{"product_id":"the-sommeliers-hamper","title":"The Sommelier's Hamper","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sommelier's Hamper: A Wine and Cheese Gift Worth Opening Slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSome gifts are meant to be torn open. This one is meant to be poured. The Sommelier's Hamper is for the person who keeps a corkscrew in the kitchen drawer and a cheeseboard within reach, the friend who tells you which Stellenbosch farm their last good bottle came from, the host who deserves a quieter evening than the one they just gave you. Inside a kraft gift box lined with soft wood-wool, we have laid out a 2024 Honeybunch Chenin Blanc, Castello Brie, a Fairview cracked black pepper cream cheese log, sourdough water biscuits, Lindor chocolates and a hardcover sommelier's wine book. It is less a hamper and more a Saturday afternoon, posted to their door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe curate every \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-hampers\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003egift hamper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in-house at Fabulous Flowers, and we have been doing this since 1999. Over \u003cstrong\u003e5,800+ reviews across Google, Trustpilot and Loox\u003c\/strong\u003e tell us that the people who send our hampers like that we still pack them by hand. Same-day in Cape Town before 12pm. Nationwide courier in two to four working days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside the Sommelier's Hamper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemhoogte 2024 \"Honeybunch\" Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e, Stellenbosch. A single-vineyard white from one of the Cape's quietly excellent estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastello Brie\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soft, buttery, the easy yes on any cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairview Cracked Black Pepper Cream Cheese Log\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Paarl. The cheese that does the heavy lifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairview Sourdough Water Biscuits\u003c\/strong\u003e. A clean, crisp base that lets the cheese speak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindt Lindor Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e. The melt-in-the-mouth closer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover Wine Appreciation Book\u003c\/strong\u003e. A sommelier's pocket library, equal parts gift and reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEco-friendly kraft gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e with soft wood-wool shavings, finished by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePink dahlia and eucalyptus shown in styling are not included. If you would like fresh flowers added, please see the add-on options at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Remhoogte 2024 Honeybunch Chenin Blanc, From a Stellenbosch Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRemhoogte sits in the hills outside Stellenbosch, a family farm known for restrained, food-friendly whites. The 2024 Honeybunch Chenin Blanc is their most generous bottle of the year: stone fruit, a thread of honey, a clean line of acid that does its job and leaves quietly. It is the kind of Chenin that does not announce itself. It just disappears alongside good cheese and better conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWines rotate by vintage and stock. If the 2024 Honeybunch is sold out, we substitute with a comparable hand-picked Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc of equal or higher value. Recipient gets the same caliber of wine, never a downgrade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Open and Pair The Sommelier's Hamper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePour the Chenin slightly chilled, not cold. Start with the \u003cstrong\u003eCastello Brie\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature on a Fairview sourdough biscuit, then move to the Fairview pepper cream cheese, where the black pepper meets the wine's honeyed edge head-on. Lindor at the end, paired with what is left in the glass. If you want a longer afternoon of it, our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/wine-and-cheese-pairing-guide\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ewine and cheese pairing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the basics without the snobbery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho To Send The Sommelier's Hamper To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis hamper has earned its keep as a thank-you to a host, a retirement gift, a milestone birthday for a wine drinker, a sincere apology, and one of our top-selling \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corporate-gifts\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ecorporate gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in South Africa. Send it for a promotion, a closed deal, a long-service anniversary, or as a Christmas client gift that does not feel like a Christmas client gift. For something masculine and bold, look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-boxes-for-men\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003egift boxes for men\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e range. For a partner-anniversary version with fresh stems added, see our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anniversary-gifts\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eanniversary gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection. If the person on your list reaches for something quieter and more luxurious, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-majesty\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGolden Majesty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e vase arrangement pairs beautifully alongside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stellenbosch Chenin, a Paarl cheesemaker, Swiss Lindor chocolates and a sommelier's pocket library. Chosen the way a host chooses guests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Town Same-Day, Nationwide Two To Four Day Courier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder before 12pm Monday to Saturday and we deliver The Sommelier's Hamper anywhere in Cape Town the same day from our Claremont and Sea Point studios. For Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and beyond, our nationwide courier brings it to the door in two to four working days. The Castello Brie and Fairview cream cheese ship cold-pack sealed inside the box and stay fresh in transit. Please refrigerate on arrival. Wine is securely padded against the wood-wool lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNeed it today? Our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/same-day-flower-delivery\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003esame-day flower delivery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e service handles last-minute Cape Town gifting too, and you can see our full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-boxes\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003egift box range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if a non-alcoholic option suits the occasion better. Sending to someone who would rather have a quiet, masculine hamper without the wine? Pair with our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hello-handsome-hamper\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHello Handsome hamper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Send The Sommelier's Hamper From Fabulous Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe have been a working \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/florist-cape-town\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eflorist in Cape Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e since 1999, with two studios in Claremont and Sea Point and a nationwide courier network that handles our gift hampers and non-perishable boxes. We hand-pack every Sommelier's Hamper ourselves, source the Fairview cheese from Paarl and the Remhoogte Chenin from Stellenbosch, and apply a 5-day freshness guarantee to every fresh-flower add-on. If you are searching for a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-shop-near-me\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eflower shop near you\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that also does proper gift hampers, you are in the right place. For corporate gifting at scale, see our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/luxury-corporate-gifts-south-africa\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eluxury corporate gifts guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and for occasions that want fresh stems alongside, browse our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-arrangements\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eflower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside The Sommelier's Hamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Remhoogte 2024 Honeybunch Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch), Castello Brie, a Fairview cracked black pepper cream cheese log, Fairview sourdough water biscuits, a box of Lindt Lindor chocolates and a hardcover sommelier's wine appreciation book. Everything is packed by hand into an eco-friendly kraft gift box with soft wood-wool shavings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do you deliver The Sommelier's Hamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSame-day in Cape Town before 12pm Monday to Saturday. Nationwide courier delivery in two to four working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Hermanus, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, George and every other suburb and city our courier reaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does nationwide delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTwo to four working days, depending on the recipient's town or suburb. Major metros (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban) usually arrive within two working days. Smaller towns may take up to four. We will email tracking the moment the hamper leaves our studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the cheese stay fresh during nationwide delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes. Castello Brie and Fairview cream cheese are sealed and packed cold for transit, and they hold quality for the courier window. We recommend refrigerating both on arrival. The wine, biscuits, chocolates and book are shelf-stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change or upgrade the wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe work with the current Remhoogte Honeybunch vintage and rotate by stock. If you would like a specific cultivar (a red, a sparkling, an MCC) or a wine upgrade, email us at \u003cstrong\u003ehello@fabulousflowers.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will tailor the hamper to your budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if a product is out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe substitute with a like-for-like item of equal or higher value. The Chenin Blanc rotates by vintage. Castello Brie may be substituted with another premium French-style brie. Fairview products are substituted within the Fairview range. You always get the same calibre of hamper, never a downgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Sommelier's Hamper a good corporate gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIt is one of our top three corporate gifts. Send it for closed deals, client thank-yous, year-end appreciation, and long-service awards. We can bulk-order, brand the gift card, and dispatch in waves. Email \u003cstrong\u003ehello@fabulousflowers.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e for corporate quotes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add fresh flowers to The Sommelier's Hamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes. Add a fresh hand-tied posy or vase arrangement at checkout. Fresh flower add-ons are same-day Cape Town and Johannesburg only (with a 12pm cut-off). Nationwide hamper-only orders do not include fresh stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the dahlias and eucalyptus in the photo included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo, those are styling only. The hamper itself contains the wine, cheeses, biscuits, chocolates, book and kraft gift box. If you would like fresh dahlias or eucalyptus added, please select a fresh flower add-on at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I include a handwritten message?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes. We hand-write your personal note onto a Fabulous Flowers card and tuck it inside the kraft box before sealing. Add your message in the checkout notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the wine vintage always 2024?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCurrently yes, the Remhoogte Honeybunch is 2024. As vintages release, we rotate to the next available year. If you require a specific vintage for a collector or special occasion, contact us at \u003cstrong\u003ehello@fabulousflowers.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Checkers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47721121874150,"sku":"CEEPORT1881S","price":3110.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/1599\/files\/TheSommelier_sHamper-FabulousFlowersandGifts1.webp?v=1779961247","url":"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/products\/the-sommeliers-hamper","provider":"Fabulous Flowers and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}