Backsberg Family Wines Menu
This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 05 August 2026
TASTING
PAIRING
MAIN MEALS
PLATTERS
TASTING
PAIRING
MAIN MEALS
PLATTERS
TASTING
Express tasting
A quick selection of any three Fifth Generation Wines for easy enjoyment
R 60.00
The Fifth Generation
A sampling of five Fifth Generation Wines
R 95.00
A Family Affair
A sampling of any six wines from the Fifth Generation, Family Tree and Patriarch ranges
R 170.00
Kosher Tasting
A sampling of any three kosher wines. These wines are Mevushal and Kosher for Passover
R 200.00
PAIRING
Circumventing the Cape A WHITE AND ROSÉ WINE PAIRING
Franschhoek Trout rose and citrus-caper yoghurt
Paired with Gravel Road Chenin Blanc
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Smoked snoek samosa
Paired with Ella Pinotage Rosé
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Goats Cheese with Dukkha and Cape Malay Spice served on bruschetta
Paired with Citrus Hill Chardonnay
R 150.00
A Wild Adventure A RED WINE PAIRING
Cured beef brisket with piccalilli
Paired with Blueberry Row Pinotage
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Springbok carpaccio accompanied by a berry compote
Paired with John Martin Bordeaux Blend
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Ostrich carpaccio with pickled cucumber ribbons
Paired with Pumphouse Shiraz
R 170.00
Sweet Heritage A CELEBRATION OF OUR BLENDED HERITAGE
'Skruzdelynas' (Lithuanian Anthill Cake)- layers of flaky phyllo pastry drizzled honey and poppy seeds
Paired with Citrus Hill Chardonnay
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Traditional Lithuanian curd cheese doughnuts with a berry coulis
Paired with Ella Pinotage Rosé
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South African-inspired milk tart chocolate trule enrobed in almonds
Paired with Plum Valley Merlot
R 135.00
Wobbly Bits TRIO JELLY PAIRING
Hillside Sauvignon Blanc wobble with passion fruit
Paired with Hillside Sauvignon Blanc
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Summer Berry Rosé wiggle with strawberries
Paired with Summer Berry Rosé
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Plum Valley Merlot jiggle with cherries
Paired with Plum Valley Merlot
R 90.00
MAIN MEALS
Black West Coast Mussels
Served in a light, creamy, sauvignon blanc white wine sauce, coriander and freshly baked bread
R 130.00
Open Roast Beef Sandwich
Served with all the trimmings on ciabatta
R 210.00
Smoked Chicken, Cranberry & Apple Salad
A fresh and delicios seasonal salad
Vegetarian variation including cheese croquettes available on request
Vegan variation available on request
R 175.00
Hand Cut Potato Chips
Adults only
R 65.00
PLATTERS
Cheese Platter
A selection of three cheeses, caramelised onions, hummus, marinated fynbos olives and crackers
R 170.00
The Grazer (A selection of grazing bites | Serves 2)
Homemade pickled cucumbers, marinated fynbos olives, mixed herb pesto, red pepper hummus, piccalilli caramelised onions, dried fruit, smoked Franschhoek Trout, cured beef brisket, ostrich carpaccio, a selection of cheeses, bruschetta, freshly baked bread, and flavoured butters
R 300.00
Assorted Cheese & Salmon Platter
A pairing of creamy cheeses and delicate salmon
R 300.00
Kiddies (Crumbed chicken strips and chips)
R 85.00
Kiddies (Hand cut potato chips)
R 45.00
Kiddies (Gourmet milkshakes (flavours on request))
R 65.00