About
Welcome to the World of Véraison Step into a world where elegance is intentional, heritage is honoured, and excellence is not a goal , it’s a baseline. Véraison is not just a brand — it’s a portal. Here, wine, music, and memory converge. From our fine dining salon and private wine library to our in-house recording and podcast studios, every space at Véraison has been designed to host culture at its highest frequency. This is where artists record legacy, thought-leaders shape discourse, and jazz spills into the air through Saxophone by Véraison , our live instrumental series that moves between sound, soul, and storytelling. Rooted in Southern Africa’s spiritual depth and culinary heritage , and paired with rare wines from both Old and New World terroirs — Véraison is the moment a grape ripens, and the moment a generation rises. This is an experience. Curated. Layered. Sovereign. Welcome to Véraison.
FOUNDERS & EMOTIONAL CORE
It is the quiet pulse of memory, the elegant reclaiming of voice, and a sanctuary for stories untold. At its heart lies a tribute: to Riaan du Plessis, whose life and legacy with Terra del Capo echo through every glass poured, and to Zoe Danelle Stuurman, whose journey through South Africa’s wine and hospitality world has been a decade-long odyssey of resilience, reinvention, and spiritual return. This space holds the weight of legacy and the light of new beginnings. From curated fine dining that honours South African heritage, to recording and podcast studios that hold living conversations, to the beauty of Saxophone by Véraison — every detail exists to evoke feeling, depth, and presence.
WINE, CULTURE & STRATEGIC INFLUENCE
Our beverage offering is a symphony of heritage, influence, and rarefied taste—curated through deep-rooted industry relationships and a devotion to excellence. At the helm is Zoe Danelle Stuurman, , whose direct access to their Italian portfolio ensures a selection few can match. Through her, Véraison offers not only the elegance of Bottega, but also intimate access to rare and storied imports. Our partner, whose ties run deep within the global luxury circuit, is the sole importer of Roberto Cavalli Wines, infusing our list with international prestige and exclusivity. Zoe’s network is a constellation of the industry’s most respected figures and labels: Bafana Zondo, award-winning sommelier, with whom she has co-curated wine experiences across Stellenbosch. DGB, purveyors of iconic names such as Boschendal. Liquidity Wine Group, with premium estates like De Toren and Almenkerk—secured through a direct alliance with their Western Cape sales lead. Our wine list will be ever-evolving—layered, seasonal, and intentionally complex—reflecting the nuanced palate of those we serve. To complement this, Liam Jukes, a distinguished Cape Town mixologist and 2024 Diageo World Class South Africa runner-up (and Bartenders’ Choice Award recipient), will consult on our bespoke cocktail offering—ensuring the bar experience matches the precision and elegance of the cellar