“At Kunjani we're all about a warm South African welcome, tasty food & luxury accommodation in the spectacular Cape Winelands.”

Paul Barth & Pia Watermeyer.



Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa combines traditional architecture with contemporary design and a distinctive African aesthetic. Haldane Martin was responsible for bringing together a collection of South African art and design, creating a new contemporary design landmark for the Western Cape that draws visitors as much for its striking design as its tasting experience with a view.

The centrepiece is the tasting and dining area, whose friendly atmosphere speaks to the greeting behind the Zulu word, Kunjani. Downstairs a cellar with tasting area showcases the wines on beautiful original leather and steel wine racks – a new design by Haldane Martin. The architecture’s Cape Dutch typology – laid out in an H-plan in the traditional Afrikaner style typical of the Cape winelands – was turned on its head by painting the building exterior charcoal (instead of white) and adding traditional slate stone cladding, with red sliding screens inspired by geometric patterns painted onto West African huts.

The space is furnished with original furniture designs by Haldane Martin, including the new Sim-Ply chair range, a folded steel lighting design, a Songololo Sofa, tetrahedral-based cafe tables and Zulu Mama chairs. Throughout the space notable South African design and art pieces including pieces by Peter Pharoah firmly root the design within its local context. Art pieces were selected and curated by Dani Diamond of PrimaGallerina.co.za




Watch the Visi Great Spaces Video tour of Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch on Youtube


KUNJANI RESTAURANT

Chef Lamek with the help of Pia Watermeyer, developed an “east meets west” cross continental fusion menu. Sit down and enjoy a glass of Kunjani Wine, expertly paired with designer wood-fired pizza, gourmet burgers, German Charcuterie and cheese platters, seasonal salads and more.




SELF CATERING VINEYARD COTTAGES

Kunjani offers self-catering vineyard cottages that are the perfect getaway for a group of friends seeking a countryside escape, a couple wanting to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life as well as the corporate traveller. Being conveniently close to the city, but surrounded by vineyards and breath-taking views. With our fully equipped, lush cottages you will find yourself in your home away from home.

For bookings, please visit Kunjani Cottages



VISIT KUNJANI WINES ONLINE:
WWW.KUNJANIWINES.CO.ZA

Art Curation by Dani Diamond:
www.primagallerina.co.za

Interior design by Haldane Martin:
www.haldanemartin.co.za

* Photos by Micky Hoyle and Others

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