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The Western Cape Winter has finally released its crisp breath, which means hidden treasures are awakening beneath the soil.

Although there are hundreds of species of truffles, only a few are choice edibles. The Black Winter Truffle is one such delicious option, and right now, they’re thriving at our favourite wine farm in the Franschhoek Winelands.

Ready for you to taste and enjoy, truffle season is in full fancy over at Anthony Rupert Wyne.

Often referred to as “black gold”, the culinary delicacy has captivated the world, in part because of its fetching price and scarcity but also largely because of the unmistakable dimension it adds to a dining experience, notes Wine.co.za.

Black Winter Truffles are characterised by their dark, robustly-veined flesh that appears almost black-purple, and has the strongest flavour and aroma of all the black truffles, with notes of cocoa, earth, and tannins to tantalise the senses.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne proudly stands as the first wine estate in South Africa to cultivate and produce black Périgord truffles. These exceptional quality truffles are nurtured at their Altima Estate, benefiting from the region’s ideal cool climate conditions for cultivating these rare delicacies.

In September 2010, oak tree roots were inoculated with truffle spores to initiate growth and so, as soon as the Winter winds blow in, the hunt is on.

 

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Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites you to celebrate truffle season with its exclusive Truffle Lunch and Dinner – reserve your place at the table for an unforgettable culinary treat.

 

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The truffle-inspired dining experiences feature four exquisite courses, each crafted to highlight the rich flavours of black Périgord truffle and perfectly paired with wines from the farm’s terroir-specific Cape of Good Hope wine range.

Book your Truffle Dinner for July 6 or your Truffle Lunch for July 7.

If you’re not able to relish in all things truffle at the farm, then Anthony Rupert Wyne offers a selection of fresh truffle products for purchase, alongside two truffle recipes, which are perfectly paired with their award-winning wines.

The truffles cost R20 per gram. Click on the links below to buy:

• Cape Town/farm collection
• Johannesburg

Terms and conditions: Subject to availability. Order before Friday 15h00 for delivery/collection the following week (Cape Town and farm collection). Gauteng orders via our partner, Woodford Truffles.

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