Cape Town’s ëlgr Restaurant: A Model for Sustainable Wine

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ëlgr Restaurant in Cape Town has recently gained global attention for its sustainable wine list. At the Star Wine List of the Year awards in Stockholm, ëlgr secured the best sustainable wine list award, along with Bangkok’s Haoma.

Supporting Sustainable Producers

Sommelier Le Roi van de Vyver defines a sustainable wine list as one that supports producers who prioritize the well-being of their land and communities for a brighter future. ëlgr’s wine list predominantly features local wines, with an emphasis on quality, while also incorporating international wines that have undertaken sustainability efforts.

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Dynamic Wine Selection & Dining Experience

The wine list at ëlgr is dynamic, featuring small-scale, organic, and natural producers, along with the practices of larger-scale wineries. The food and wine lists are subject to monthly changes, ensuring a fresh and evolving dining experience.

Wine Recommendations

Van de Vyver encourages patrons to be adventurous and explore wines from small producers. However, the wine choice ultimately depends on personal preferences and the accompanying dish.

Visit ëlgr Restaurant

ëlgr Restaurant is located at 75 Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town, and operates from Tuesday to Saturday, between 6 pm and 11 pm. Bookings can be made at dineplan.com or by contacting the restaurant at 021 422 0384 and [email protected] For more information, visit their website at elgr.co.za.

ëlgr Restaurant has established itself as a model for sustainable wine and fine dining. By prioritizing sustainability and quality in both cuisine and wine, ëlgr contributes to a better future for the planet and its people.

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Aiden Abrahams is a Cape Town-based journalist who chronicles the city’s shifting political landscape for the Weekend Argus and Daily Maverick. Whether tracking parliamentary debates or tracing the legacy of District Six through his family’s own displacement, he roots every story in the voices that braid the Peninsula’s many cultures. Off deadline you’ll find him pacing the Sea Point promenade, debating Kaapse klopse rhythms with anyone who’ll listen.

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