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    Bouchard Finlayson

    Hermanus, Western Cape

    Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard Background

    A vineyard between heaven & earth

    Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
    Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.

    With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
    Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.

    The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.

    In proud partnership

    Bouchard Finlayson

    Our sister vineyard lies in the lovely Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Heaven and Earth), part of the Walker Bay wine region near Hermanus, South Africa’s whale watching capital. We are proud to serve Bouchard Finlayson, acclaimed worldwide for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa, as well as exceptional Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.

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    Lanson Champagne

    As one of the oldest holders of the Royal Warrant, Lanson has been producing some of the world’s finest champagnes since 1760 and the craft has been passed down from generation to generation. We are proud to serve Lanson Champagne in our restaurants and bars.

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    Ashford Castle Midleton Rare Whiskey And Waterford Crystal 1 Jameson Whiskey barrels

    Irish Distillers

    The Midleton Distillery's Master Distiller, Brian Nation, hand-selects the finest whiskeys for the Midleton Very Rare collection. We were delighted to partner with Midleton and Waterford Crystal to create an exclusive cask of Irish whiskey. 

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    Lough Mask Distillery

    Lough Mask Distillery 

    Devoted to the lyrical Lough Mask landscape in County Mayo, this distillery is an award-winning spirits producer. Each spirit, available at The Lodge, takes the surrounding countryside as its muse, and is made with wild local botanicals and Lough Mask water.

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    Harbour Bar At The Lodge At Ashford Castle

    Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

    This handmade gin, distilled with nature's finest oriental botanicals and gunpowder tea, features in our ultimate craft gin tasting experience, where guests are invited to craft their own miniature gin to take home using locally foraged botanicals. 

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    Valrhona

    Legend by The Lodge, our bespoke couverture - a rich cocoaty chocolate, infused with soft milk notes and aromas of sweet vanilla, biscuit and fresh florals - is made with Valrhona, which sustainably harvests its cocoa to support the local farming communities and their environment in Africa.

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    close up of Doonecastle Oysters

    Dooncastle Oysters

    These superb quality oysters are harvested from nearby Galway Bay. Dooncastle only farms in Grade A waters and strives to produce oysters with an excellent meat to shell ratio. They’re a regular feature on the menus of the George V Dining Room, Cullen’s At The Cottage and Wilde’s.

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    Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

    Our indulgent Irish Farmhouse Cheese Trolley features the delicious cheeses of Kylemore, produced using the milk from the grass-fed dairy herd on the farm.

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    Fíor Uisce

    The quest for “Fíor Uisce”, meaning true water, led water experts to County Mayo. Proudly bottled close to the Estate, this multi-award-winning nitrate-free spring water is served in our dining venues.

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    Glasrai Organic Farm

    A small local farm specialising in organic produce, Glasrai are passionate about healthy, tasty food and farming in a way that supports the health of our local eco-system.

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    Burger at The Lodge

    Andarl Farm

    This award-winning farm supplies all of the pork products used at the Lodge. Located just 25 miles from the hotel, the farm is well-respected for its free-range, outdoor-reared pigs.

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    illy coffee

    Founded in 1933, illycaffè is led by the third generation of the family and illy's passion for excellence involves coffee producers in South and Central America, India and Africa. Illy is the first in the world to obtain 'Responsible Supply Chain Process' certification.

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    IGLTA

    We are proud to partner with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, which provide travel resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as promoting equality in tourism around the world. 

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