.: Hidden Valley wine estate relaunch

Dave Hidden sold Hidden Valley Wines last year to Riaan Stassen, the now retired CEO of Capitec Bank. We were invited to meet him and his partner this week to find out what changes they are making to the farm, to drink the newly released wines and to eat Bertus Basson's lovely food. His restaurant, Overture, is on the Hidden Valley estate

Hidden Valley has wonderful gardens

and spectacular views - looking over their olive grove and vineyards on a clear day, you can see Table Mountain in all its glory

The newly released Hidden Treasure 2015 Rosé is made from 72% merlot 15% cabernet Sauvignon 13% shiraz. It bears the new label which features a sculpture of a face by Willie Botha, who has his studio on the farm. You will see one of these large sculptures as you enter the farm gate and you can visit the studio

Also for tasting were the two Hidden Valley MCC's, the Brut Rosé and the classic Brut

New owner Riaan Stassen enjoying some Hidden Treasure Rosé with Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za

Two new labels for the Hidden Gem and Hidden Secret reds

Louis Strydom, winemaker at neighbour Ernie Els Wines and Rianie Strydom, winemaker at Haskell Vineyards. They also have their own label

Lots of small dishes from the kitchen kept us very happy all evening. This is one of Bertus's signature dishes. Tender belly of pork in an intense jus, topped with a spicy and crisp corn fritter and fly away pork scratchings. Lynne's favourite of the evening

Thank you, Overture, for toasting these wraps, so they were not slimy. Filled with intense tomatoes and cream cheese

Duck spring rolls

Beautifully cooked mushrooms, well fried till almost crisp, with buttery gnocchi topped with grated parmesan

Uva Mira Winemaker Christian Coetzee with Tobie Venter, owner of neighbour Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards and Porsche SA

Crisp tempura prawns in a jar were very moreish

Dessert was a cheesy panna cotta topped with fresh figs, a fruity goo and pieces of honeycomb

Journalist Lucille Botha and Wynland editor Edo Heyns

The sun sets behind the mountain

Bertus tells us the great news. This restaurant is going to be changed into a braai restaurant under Bertus's supervision and Riaan Stassen is building a larger restaurant on the hill next to the winery for Bertus