Water, Wine and Wellness - it’s all happening in South Africa
We take a look at what’s been happening at Lanzerac, Sala Beach House and Fairlawns in the recent months.
Lanzerac introduces luxury water tasting experiences:
Lanzerac, already a favourite in South African wine, has teamed up with The Fine Water Company to introduce something completely different — The Library, South Africa’s first fine water tasting room.
Yes, you read that right - water tasting!
The Library at Lanzerac
Tucked inside an elegant corner of the estate, this space invites guests to slow down and savour what’s usually overlooked: water. Becoming a new, luxury experience throughout Europe and the US - we are pleased to introduce this unique activity that highlights something normally seen as a necessity - being given the unexcepted attention and appreciation of nature’s ultimate pure hydration.
Guided by Nico Pieterse—one of only two certified water sommeliers in the country — the tastings explore the unique characteristics of six premium waters from around the world. 3 Still water tastings and 3 sparkling water tastings. A few of the waters that guests can expect to taste include: Denmark’s ISKLD, the lightly carbonated Perlaghe from Poland, Peru’s volcanic Socosani, and Armenia’s bold and mineral-rich Jermuk.
Of course, South Africa is represented too, with the locally bottled Mountain Falls.
Exquisite cuisine
Wine and Waves at Sala Beach House:
In June, Sala Beach House hosted two standout wine-and-food evenings that showcased the depth of South African winemaking alongside coastal cuisine.
The first, held on 4 June, featured Klein Constantia, a winery known for its cool-climate elegance. Guests enjoyed four signature wines, including the Blanc de Blanc 2020 and Estate Red Blend 2021, carefully paired with dishes like burrata macarons and truffle short rib—each designed by Executive Chef Shanal Ramroop to highlight the wine’s profile.
On 27 June, Sala welcomed Blankbottle, an unconventional winery led by surfer and winemaker Pieter Walser. His eclectic selection, paired with bold flavours like saffron-truffle smoked salmon and lavender parsnip lamb, invited guests into a more experimental tasting experience.
Both events reflected Sala’s combination of the beauty of the Indian Ocean and perfect hospitality and cuisine for truly special evenings.
Wellness Weekend and Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa:
Healing Earth skincare blending
This July, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa partnered with Healing Earth to host a serene wellness retreat focused on holistic renewal and the elemental power of fire.
Over three days, guests immersed themselves in a carefully thought-out programme that blended luxury, self-care, and mindful experiences—ranging from sound healing and restorative yoga to bespoke spa treatments and breathwork rituals.
The weekend also featured interactive highlights like a sushi masterclass with Chef Song, skincare blending in the Healing Earth Beauty Kitchen, and a garden-side talk on gut health by Dr Nadine Haberfeld.
Set within the hotel’s tranquil courtyard and Balinese-style spa, the retreat offered guests a chance to recalibrate and reconnect—with themselves and the natural rhythm of wellness.