Vine to Wine South Africa

South African Cheese Festival – Stellenbosch
2020-04-25 - 2020-04-27 | Sandringham Farm, Sandringham Road Stellenbosch, Cape Town, 7600, South Africa
Escape to SA’s favorite outdoor culinary festival over the long weekend! Discover an exciting selection of cheeses, including well-known local and international brands and unique artisanal creations. Experience an incredible range of products that complements cheese perfectly – from wine to beer, gin and bubbly … plus #CapeMade and #Alternatives unique to the #SACheeseFest. Enjoy live music concerts and relax with your #festivalfriends to complete a perfect day out!
Don’t miss this award-winning festival experience – tickets sell out before the festival starts (no tickets at the gate)! *AAXO Best Exhibition in Africa, Cape Winelands Festival of the Year, Die Burger Readers’ Choice Top 3 Festivals.
The 19th SA Cheese Festival will take place from Saturday 25 April to Monday 27 April 2020 at Sandringham Estate outside Stellenbosch.
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Pinotage & Biltong Festival – Paarl
2020-04-18 11:00 - 2020-04-19 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Perdeberg Winery, Vryguns Farm Windmeul, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
Join us for everyone’s favorite annual “local is lekker” celebration where we celebrate two of South Africa’s iconic products.
Dates and Times:

Western Cape
Sat, 18 & Sun, 19 April 2020 from 11h00-16h00.

Venue: Perdeberg Winery, Paarl.
Dress Code: Purple and White.
Tickets: www.plankton.mobi. from 17 February 2020. Tickets on-line @ R250 pp. R300 at the gate. VIP tickets: R500 pp. Under 18’s enter free.
Gauteng dates to follow.

Mpumalanga Wine Show – Nelspruit
2020-04-03 17:00 - 2020-04-04 21:00 | Emnotweni Casino, Emnotweni Arena, Riverside Park Ext. 1, Nelspruit, South Africa
Details

Date: Friday and Saturday 3 & 4 April 2020
Location: Emnotweni Arena, Riverside Park Ext. 1, Nelspruit
Time: 17h00 to 21h00
Ticket price: TBC

Early Bird bookings made by Sunday 29 March. Thereafter and at the door (includes unlimited tastings and wine tasting glass). Emnotweni Rewards Cardholders are entitled to instant discounts, from 10% upwards.
Refreshments for sale at the show.
The 11th Mpumalanga Wine Show takes place at the Emnotweni Arena on Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 April 2020.
Lowveld wine lovers should make it a date night for an evening of great wine tastings. Connect with winemakers or their marketing representatives while tasting an array of more than 250 of South Africa’s best wines – all available for both sampling and purchase via Shop@Show.
The full line-up of exhibitors and their wines can be viewed closer to the time of the show. These will represent some of the A-Z of top SA wineries, reflecting a diversity of wines spanning many different South African regions.
Located only 4 hours from Johannesburg, the Mpumalanga Wine Show is also a good reason for Gautengers to ‘make a weekend of it’ and visit the sunshine province.
The Regional Wine Shows (Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Capital City, and Free State) are directed by SA wine authority Michael Fridjhon and presented by OutSorceress Marketing, organizers of the country’s premier national and regional wine festivals.
For more information, call 011 482 5936.
Tickets not for sale to under 18s. No entry to under 18s, babies, and prams. Drink responsibly.

Stellenbosch Street Soiree
2020-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
Held every second Wednesday between November and March, the pop-up Stellenbosch Soirees promise wine and food experiences that capture the very best of life in the region: great wine, brilliant company, food, music, and a laidback country vibe.
Proudly presented by Visit Stellenbosch in association with Stellenbosch Wine Routes, each soiree celebrates a different selection of wine cellars, with stalls, food vendors and live music adding to the festivities.
Elmarie Rabe, Manager for the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, says: “Stellenbosch’s midweek Soirees are a highlight on our calendar. Drostdy Street is closed off to traffic, creating a safe and vibrant space for people to enjoy our historic town.”
“We have a wonderful mix of local wines and delicious food. Surrounding restaurants, galleries and shops throw open their doors, which makes for a magical atmosphere. It’s a great way to spend a balmy summer evening – and probably the best way for visitors to experience the spirit of the Winelands.”
Entry to the event is free, but R150 buys you a tasting glass and 12 wine tasting tokens, which can be used to sample some of Stellenbosch’s finest vintages (additional tokens are on sale on the night). Or buy a bottle to take home or enjoy your meal when you go for dinner at one of the local restaurants after the soiree.
Make a note of the following Stellenbosch Street Soiree dates for the upcoming season:
2020 dates:

11 March
25 March

Children welcome!
The event is weather dependent – check the Street Soiree Facebook page – @STBStreetSoirees for last-minute Soiree news and updates.

Cabernet Harvest Celebration – Stellenbosch
2020-03-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Rust en Vrede Restaurant, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
In celebration of the harvest, the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective (SCC) will host an event of particular magnificence on the private lawns of the iconic Stellenbosch estate, Rust en Vrede, on the 21st March 2020. The Harvest Celebration marks the launch of a new campaign bringing forward integration between Stellenbosch and its most renowned varietal. In the context of South African wine the two are synonymous: to love Stellenbosch is to love Cabernet, and to love Cabernet is to love Stellenbosch. The Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective invites proponents of the varietal to join in the inaugural celebration.
Under the iconic 300 year Oak trees, guests will enjoy an inspired harvest-themed lunch – prepared by Executive Chef, Fabio Daniel, from the renowned Rust en Vrede Restaurant and complimented by an exclusive selection of Cabernet Sauvignon magnum bottles from the 29 SCC members. Hosted by some of the most highly regarded Winemakers in the industry, the day promises a bespoke food and wine experience in a relaxed atmosphere with the legends of Cabernet.
Each of the 29 Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective member wineries has specially selected vintages from their collections to be poured throughout the afternoon, all in magnum format. Most of these wines have been specially bottled for the occasion and member winemakers will be there to engage with the guests and informally converse about the wines on offer.
“We wanted an opportunity to show like-minded Cabernet lovers what Stellenbosch has to offer, in a way that really allows them the opportunity to show their best- whilst relaxing in an informal setting with delicious food and fantastic company!”, says Christo le Riche, Chairman of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective. “We have such a special terroir in Stellenbosch for crafting world-class Cabernets, and many of our wines are achieving international acclaim. We hope that through our combined efforts we can see Stellenbosch Cabernet taking its place amongst the best in the world. Some of the magnums we will be pouring at this lunch have been made especially for this event and will never be seen again if you needed more of a reason to join us”, he continues.
The event kicks off at 12h00 on Saturday 21st March 2020. Tickets cost R950 per person and include live music, a 3-course family-style lunch and a wide variety of fantastic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons all afternoon. Tickets go on sale on the 03rd December via quicket.co.za and are regrettably limited. Love Stellenbosch, love Cabernet.
To buy tickets online, click here.

Cabernet Barrel Tasting – Stellenbosch
2020-03-11 18:00 - 2020-03-12 20:00 | Waterford Estate, Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, 7600, South Africa
Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective is proud to bring you 2 evenings of fine wine at the Toyota US Woordfees Barrel Tasting hosted by Waterford Estate. On the 11th and 12th March from 6 – 8 pm, guests will have the opportunity to taste straight out of the barrels from participating Stellenbosch wineries. Each winery will also have their current vintage of Cabernet to taste. Tickets cost R395 per person. This is a wonderful opportunity for guests to taste special wines straight out of the barrel! Tickets available at Computicket.
Get your tickets here.

The Cabernet Franc Carnival – Paarl
2020-03-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Vrede en Lust Estate, Intersection R45 and Simondium-Klapmuts Roads, Franschhoek Wine Route, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
The Cabernet Franc Carnival is a niche event, which took place at Stellenbosch-based winery, Avontuur Estate over the last five years. From 2020 the Carnival moves to Vrede en Lust Estate between Franschhoek and Paarl on Saturday, 9 May from 11h00-16h00.
Around 350 fans rock up to taste, buy and enjoy some of the country’s best examples of this varietal, produced by a passionate group of producers who do it for the “love of the wine”!
Once again the Top 6 of the 2020 Cabernet Franc Challenge will be offered in a tutored tasting set-up.
Tickets are R275 each online and R300 at the door, which includes a branded wine glass and an R60 food coupon to spend at the eateries present at each event.
Ticket sales open on www.plankton.mobi. on 24 February 2020.

Elgin Winter Festival
2020-03-07 19:00 - 23:00
An event not to be missed, Grabouw Animal Welfare and Mike McCully bring to you the 80’s Flashback!
It takes place at the famous Elgin Railway Market.
Tickets are R150 per adult and R80 for children under 12.
Food Vendors will be open as well as the bar.
DETAILS
Date: 7 March 2020
Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cost: R150
Phone: +27 (0)21 204 1158
Venue: Elgin Railway Market, Oak Avenue, Grabouw, Western Cape 7180, South Africa
Check out the website here.

Paarl Harvest Celebration
2020-03-07
Paarl and Wellington in the Drakenstein region are very privileged to host the ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike stage race once again in 2020. This prestigious race will take place in the middle of the harvest season and the timing has necessitated the decision by the Paarl Wine Route not to present the annual Paarl Harvest Celebration this year. The event will, however, return in March 2021. We would like to encourage wine lovers to keep up to date with other wine events in the area by following us on social media @VisitPaarl.

Nedbank CWG Auction Tasting and Braai - Pretoria
2020-03-02 18:30 | Pretoria Country Club, 241 Sidney Street, Pretoria, 241 Sidney St, Waterkloof, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Tasting at the Pretoria Country Club is a formal tutored tasting of a selection of the 2020 Nedbank CWG Auction wines presented by the winemakers.
The tasting will be followed by an informal tasting of all the 2020 Nedbank CWG Auction wines.
Only a limited number of tickets will be available.
There will also be a braai with the winemakers that evening, starting at 18:30. If you would like to join us, please contact bo******@*****************ld.com to purchase your tickets. It is going to be a fun and relaxed evening with delicious food!
The Auction is open to the public and takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2020 at Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch.

Robertson Wine Valley’s Hands-On-Harvest
2020-02-29 10:00 - 2020-03-01 16:00 | Corner Voortrekker & Reitz Street Robertson, South Africa
Robertson Wine Valley is proud to host its 12th Hands-on Harvest festival. This down-to-earth Autumn celebration takes place 28 Feb – 01 March 2020 and offers families a chance to discover hidden secrets as well as the magic of harvesting.
This fruity fiesta is bigger and better than ever and is poised to shake up Route 62 during the 2020 harvest season. It boasts a spontaneous program of events that includes the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor, and Robertson. With more than 20 wineries, estates and other establishments taking part, this food and wine affair spoil visitors for choice with a wide variety of tailor-made activities.
Experience the grape’s journey from vine to barrel to glass by grape picking & stomping, vineyard safaris and blending & tasting experiences. Enjoy riverside lunches, vineyard picnics and food & wine pairings.

Tops at Spar Wine Show – Durban
2020-02-24 | The Globe Theatre, Suncoast Casino Hotels and Entertainment Suncoast Boulevard, O R Tambo Parade, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4056, South Africa
STEP INTO THE WINELANDS
Experience the beautiful landscapes, drink the rich aromas, meet the colorful characters and indulge in our globally celebrated wines. We are inviting all Durbanites to join us in the beauty and awe that is… WINEderland.
What is WINEderland…
WINEderland is not a place or a thing, a venue or a building.
It’s a feeling, a shared moment with friends or a loved one.
Laughter over dinner, aIt is a celebration of products, homegrown and proudly South African.
WINEderland exhibits itself annually for three days, in a display of excellence and service as bright and exciting as the vineyards themselves.
With over 260 wines on offer, try a classic or uncover a gem while you taste a variety of boutique blends, curious cultivars, vast vintages, and tantalizing terroirs.
And…if these fancy words don’t mean much to you… don’t worry! One of our interactive theatre sessions will be just the thing to further your wine knowledge.
Make the most of our FREE shipping service (on all cases) as you stock up on old favorites or discover something new.
TICKETS
General Admission – From R150 Includes entrance to the event, your TOPS at SPAR wine glass, free tastings, a show map, free Sip ‘n Ship service and access to both of our Wine Theatres. Please note strictly no U18’s allowed.

SIP ‘N SHIP
The Sip ‘n Ship offer is a FREE shipping service for customers to have their purchases couriered directly to their home, with no additional cost! There is no limit to the number of cases a customer can have shipped, and it only applies to cases purchased at individual wine farms, not mixed cases from different farms.

Constantia Fresh Wine Festival
2020-02-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Buitenverwachting Wine Farm, 37 Klein Constantia Rd, Nova Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
About The Constantia Fresh Festival
Over the last 10 years, Constantia Fresh festival has become one of the most prestigious outdoor wine events in South Africa. In 2019 we saw over 1300 sip and sample some of the country’s finest wines on offer by 45 exhibitors, whilst 8 of South Africa’s top chefs prepared food to accompany the wines. The festival offers a refreshing change to the many wine events held in crowded halls and is tailor-made to ensure that guests not only enjoy the day but that each leaves feeling invigorated and filled with a lust for life.
Setting Constantia Fresh apart from other festivals is its focus on “freshness” – a vital part of a food, wine, and life.
Great food has to be prepared with fresh ingredients, and life that is not continually renewed with fresh ideas and experiences is a life that soon becomes mundane. The Constantia Fresh festival celebrates all that is fresh. Set in the heart of Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine region, the festival showcases the finest local and international wines with the freshest and most creative food our local chefs can offer.
A jamboree of flavor and set in the peaceful and uncluttered grounds of Buitenverwachting, the day is one of relaxation and a taste sensation that will leave body, mind, and spirit invigorated. The country’s freshest wines are grouped together stylistically so as to allow visitors to better experience the wide range of vinous flavors whilst local chefs serve fresh and vibrant food to accompany the wines.
Coffee and local craft beer are also on offer throughout the day, whilst live music will entertain and soothe the soul.
Festival Details

Date: Sunday 23 February 2020
Venue: Buitenverwachting Wine Farm
Price: R600 (inclusive wine, food, music, glass, fun)

Amex Barrel Auction – Franschhoek
2020-02-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Boschendal Wine Estate, R310 Pniel Road Groot, Franschhoek, 7680, South Africa
An exhilarating global showcase of South Africa’s finest wines. A rock star party for a great cause, a chance to buy things that money can’t ordinarily buy, and then channel all of that cash back into the area that needs it most. Education.
Join us at Boschendal on the 14th of February 2020 at 18:00 and again on 15th February 2020 at 17:30. Tickets are all-inclusive. R7500 per person includes both events
Please note Saturday’s event is a seated event with tables made up of 14 guests.
Dress code: Cocktail
Venue: Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek
For more info, click here.

Knysna Wine Festival
2020-02-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Premier Resort The Moorings (Knysna), 1 George Rex Dr, Rexford, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
Knysna Wine Festival is held during the successful Knysna Oyster Festival come and sample from 50 of South Africa’s Top Wine Estates.

Dates: 28 & 29 June 2019
Time: 17:30 – 21:30

Franschhoek Summer Wines Festival
2020-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, R45 Main Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
It’s the height of Summer and you’re looking for an excuse to dress up in your elegant (and stylish) white attire, but nowhere to go. Why not join the Franschhoek Vignerons at this year’s Franschhoek Summer Wines for a spectacular garden party. The date is set for Saturday, 1 February at the magnificent Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards (12 pm to 5 pm), and you don’t want to miss out on this exclusive event.
The winemakers will be showcasing their choices for Summer, which include white, rosé, Méthode Cap Classique and lighter-styled red wines. These have been carefully selected to match the hot Summer days. Complement your wines with seasonal-inspired food freshly prepared by Chef Pieter de Jager and his team. Relax on the sprawling lawn or in the comfort of the enclosed patio area of the venue. Live music will add the final touches to what promises to be the perfect day out in the Franschhoek Wine Valley.
Tickets cost R295 per person, and pre-booking via www.webtickets.co.za is essential, as tickets are limited. The cost includes entry, a complimentary tasting glass, tastings of the wines on the show as well as discount voucher to be used for the purchase of any show wines on the day. Tastings close at 4 pm, and wine sales will continue until 5 pm.
For more info contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on 021 876 2861 or email in**@*************rg.za.
Event Detail

Date: February 1, 2020 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Leopards Leap

Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-25
THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE
PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION
24-25 January 2020
The 7th annual Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration is a two-day event, created to celebrate our world-class Pinot Noir. During this weekend, world-renowned winemakers, wine influencers, esteemed media, epicures and wine lovers will flock to the beautiful region of Hemel-en-Aarde to explore and celebrate our famous Pinot Noir and savor unforgettable meals sourced locally.
Besides experiencing the wine tastings, wine safaris, winemakers and chefs, it is the relaxing and festive atmosphere that sets the Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration apart from all other wine festivals. Guests will find themselves unwinding in picturesque wine country whilst being informed and inspired by passionate winemakers.
Get your tickets here.

First Fizzdays are back - Simonsig Wine Estate
2020-01-22 - 2020-04-07 | Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road Koelenhof, 7605, South Africa
Join us on every first Thursday of the month this season as we invite you for Sundowners with Kaapse Vonkel on our lawns.
Relax and unwind under our trees in the beauty of the Cape Winelands with Cap Classique, tapas and oysters, and live music.
The entrance is free and the glasses will be on sale at R30 each. No BYO food or wine allowed, but feel free to bring with your own picnic chairs, glasses, and blankets. Wine and food sales start at 17h30 and the wine bar closes at 20h30.
Simonsig First Fizzday starts on 3 October 2019, with the last one of the season taking place on 2 April 2020. This season the event is weather dependent so keep an eye on our social feeds for updates closer to the time.
Please note that in January 2020, First Fizzday will take place on the 16th and not the 2nd.

Gourmet Picnics at Quoin Rock Wine Estate
2020-01-22 - 2020-03-31 | Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Picnic at Quoin Rock outings run from Thursday to Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. These plastic-free picnics feature a set menu with vegetarian and vegan options inspired by Head Chef Nicole Loubser and her creative team.
At R400 per person, Quoin Rock’s daytime picnic basket bistronomy includes ambrosial items such as sustainable Foie Gras, Panna Cotta, cheese and charcuterie, with additional unexpected gastronomic surprises. Unlimited still and sparkling waters included. Patrons can purchase award-winning QR wine by the glass or bottle.
An additional option of MCC and Oysters also available. R95 for a Kids Lunch Pack.

MyRun at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate
2020-01-22 - 2020-02-02 | Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Baden Powell Dr, Faure, Stellenbosch, 7131, South Africa
We are excited to bring you our MyRun event at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, every Sunday morning. Our timed running events are free and bring like-minded people together, regardless of the level of fitness and open to everyone including kids and leashed pets!
Please register on www.myrun.org.za and purchase your timing band before arriving for the event. Upon registration, please ensure that you select Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate as your venue so that we know where you will be collecting your timing band. Arrive on the day with your QR code and we will have your timing band waiting for you at the collection table!
Brought to you by Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Blue Label Telecoms, MyRun, and Discovery Vitality.
Timing band collection: from 07:30 am before your run
Start: 08:00am
Distance: 2.5km and 5km trail run, routed through our vineyards.

Fleur du Cap Salt and Wine Pairing
2020-01-22 | Corner of Plankenburg and R44, Adam Tas Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Discover the unusual combination of Fleur du Cap wines and artisanal salts at daily wine tastings where handmade salted morsels meld with our superb hands-off, naturally crafted wines.
The wine and salt pairing includes the following pairings:
Fleur Du Cap Sauvignon Blanc with Seasoned Butter Popcorn
The Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc is brilliantly clear with green edges and shows aromas of fig leaves, classic gooseberries, asparagus and delicate tropical fruit. It’s paired with seasoned butter popcorn, dusted with Kala Namak Salt, an Indian mineral salt with a pinkish-grey colour.
Fleur Du Cap Chardonnay with Green Olive Tapenade
This full-bodied Chardonnay is smooth, rich and layered, finishing off with subtle mineral linearity. This wine is paired with green olive tapenade which brings forward the woody characters reminiscent in this superb wine, whilst the olive oil compliments on the smooth rich butterscotch taste that lingers in the back, making you crave for more.
Fleur Du Cap Merlot with Carpaccio of Beef
The Merlot has a deep ruby colour with a bright hue. On the nose, it shows multiple layers of dark fruit such as plum and blackcurrant with a hint of oak spice. Perfectly paired with carpaccio of beef, blushed tomato, horseradish crème and micro herbs. This dish is accompanied by Khoisan Salt from South Africa’s West Coast, a fine grain sea salt of the purest quality.
Fleur Du Cap Cabernet Sauvignon with Duck Rillette
This complex Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark deep colour and concentrated aromas of Christmas cake, blueberry and violets with hints of cassis. The strong flavours present in the duck rillette brings forward the subtle nuances of lead pencil shavings and complex oak notes of the wine. The dish is paired with Oryx Desert Salt, South Africa’s own natural white crystal salt.
Noble Late Harvest with Homemade Red AlaeaFudge
The lovely balance between sweet and fresh acidity of this Noble Late Harvest stands up well to a fairly sweet dessert. The fruity notes of the wine dominated by peach and dried fruit coupled with the silky mouthfeel are well weighted for the fudge.
For only R120 visitors can indulge in this unique salt and wine pairing.
To book a tasting please contact us at +27.218098025 or in**@***********co.za.

Chenin Party – Cape Town
2020-01-15 16:00 - 20:00
With ocean view decks, beach area and the charm of the bustling Cape Town city vibe, the Grand Africa Café and Beach is the perfect spot for the guests to experience the lure of South African Chenin Blanc!
The party will celebrate this heritage grape and the diversity of South African Chenin Blanc.
Quench your thirst with some of the best Chenin Blanc wines in South Africa, while enjoying all you can eat pizza from the Grand’s woodfire oven on a beautiful beach.
Join us on 15 January 2020 from 4 pm-8 pm to experience the best of the Cape.
Tickets available at Quicket for R350, which includes unlimited Chenin Blanc, pizza and a #DrinkChenin glass.

Chenin Party 2020
2020-01-15 16:00 - 20:00

Somerset Fresh – Somerset West
2019-12-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Lourensford Road Off Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Constantia’s favorite garden party, Constantia Fresh, is bringing its popular annual fine food and wine festival across the bay to Somerset West to welcome their own version of Fresh this summer.
The fresh green lawns of Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate is where you’ll find foodies and wine enthusiasts on Sunday, 8 December 2019 for the inaugural Somerset Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival.
Over 200 wines will be available for you to swirl, sip and savor, while you nibble on gourmet canapés prepared by some of Somerset West’s most talented chefs.
Your ticket includes a festival glass, tasting of over 200 wines, as well as the gastronomic extravaganza on offer. Live music will be part of the afternoon’s entertainment.
The event runs from 14:00 to 18:00.
PLEASE NOTE: PARKING FOR FESTIVAL GOERS IS AT LOURENSFORD ESTATE. SHUTTLES WILL TRANSPORT FESTIVAL GOERS BETWEEN LOURENSFORD AND MORGENSTERN.
?Get your tickets here.

Proe Paarl – Grande Roche
2019-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Grande Roche Hotel, 1 Plantasie Street, Paarl, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa
TASTE PAARL PERFECTION IN A GLASS
Wine lovers have the unique opportunity to taste the best of Paarl wines at Proe Paarl.
Taste the best of the best, a wine celebration of the world-class wines produced in this prime wine region. Visit Grande Roche Hotel on Saturday 7 December 2019 from 11:00 to 17:00 to sample the award-winning wines from this year’s various wine competitions held.
Paarl Wine Route is the second oldest wine route in South Africa and boasts a rich winemaking history dating back over three centuries to the days of the first settlers in the Cape. Iconic brands such as Nederburg and KWV are proud to call Paarl home and was recognized amongst the top fifty global wine brands this year. Paarl has been widely acknowledged as one of the top terroirs in the country for consistently crafting exceptional wines. Paarl also stands at the forefront of innovation with ground-breaking work done in the region, including the cultivation of the indigenous Pinotage varietal, the first white Pinotage in the world and unique red blends.
This Paarl wine showcase will be hosted at the magnificent Grande Roche Hotel, a historical monument turned into a 5-star luxury hotel. The beautiful setting is the ideal location for award-winning winemakers and passionate wine enthusiasts to meet and mingle. The hotel has been a landmark tourism destination for decades combining elegant opulence with a working wine farm.
The revamp included the opening of the restaurant Viande under the patronage of by celebrity chef and culinary consultant Pete Goffe-Wood. Viande is the simple translation for meat in French and indicates the culinary direction of the restaurant. The restaurant will be responsible for creating delicious canapés that will be served during the Proe Paarl – Taste the best of the best showcase.
Event Details

DATE: Saturday, 7 December 2019,
VENUE: Grande Roche Hotel, 1 Plantasie Street, Paarl, 7646
GPS CO-ORDINATES: S 33? 45’ 02” E 18? 57’ 35”
TIME: 11:00 – 17:00
TICKETS: www.quicket.co.za

Book Tickets
Tickets are available online from www.quicket.co.za at R400 per person.
Tickets will also be sold at the door for R450 per person.
This includes a complimentary wine glass, a tasting of all the wines showcased and a selection of gourmet canapés.
Limited amount of 200 tickets available
Strictly no under 18s allowed.

Franschhoek MCC & Champagne Festival
2019-12-01 | Huguenot Monument, 13 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
The Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival ‘The Magic of Bubbles’.
Kickstart the festive season on a fashionable high note at the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, ‘The Magic of Bubbles’, presented by Sanlam Private Wealth.
One of SA’s premier social calendar highlights, this year’s event takes place:

Date: 30 November and 1 December
Location: At the iconic Huguenot Monument.

Mingle with friends as you sample the wide range of local MCCs as well as select French champagnes on offer.
Franschhoek favorites include the award-winning producers Le Lude, La Motte, Black Elephant Vintners, Colmant and Boschendal, amongst others. The grand marquee – the place to be seen – will be oozing style, elegance, and sophistication.

Cap Classique vs Champagne – Johannesburg
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Wine Cellar Dunkeld, , Jan Smuts and Bompas Road, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The quality of Méthode Cap Classique is at an all-time high as the category as a whole is redefined by the leading producers. Can the best of SA compete with Champagne? Our annual year-end tasting puts the best bubbles against grower and Grandes Marques Champagnes, including the likes of Dom Pérignon, Drappier, and Jacquesson. Expect SA representatives in Silverthorn, Pieter Ferreira, Colmant and Le Lude. Always one of the most popular and fun tastings of the year.

Cap Classique vs Champagne – Cape Town
2019-11-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Wine Cellar Observatory, Unit 4 Price’s Park, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

SA VS CHAMPAGNE: 27 NOV CPT
2019-11-27 18:00 | Wine Cellar Observatory, Unit 4 Price’s Park, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town , South Africa
Date: Wednesday, 27 November
Time: 18h00 – 20h30
Venue: Wine Cellar Observatory, Unit 4 Price’s Park, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Description:
The quality of Méthode Cap Classique is at an all-time high as the category as a whole is redefined by the leading producers. Can the best of SA compete with Champagne? Our annual year-end tasting puts the best bubbles against grower and Grandes Marques Champagnes, including the likes of Dom Pérignon, Drappier, and Jacquesson. Expect SA representatives in Silverthorn, Pieter Ferreira, Colmant and Le Lude. Always one of the most popular and fun tastings of the year.
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Burgundy Reds 2017: The epitome of Burgundian elegance
2019-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Wine Cellar Observatory, Unit 4 Price’s Park, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa
Neal Martin calls the 2017 Burgundy vintage a ‘modern classic’. As nearly every winemaker opined, 2017 is a vintage that distinguishes one terroir from another with remarkable consistency. ‘The 2017 reds are very good, often excellent, and from time to time, bloody awesome,’ writes Neal Martin. They offer a beguiling mix of ripe, sensual fruit, delicacy, elegance and freshness. Join us as we taste sublime wines from the village through to Grand Cru, from Hudelot-Noëllat, Harmand-Geoffroy, Henri Boillot and Joseph Drouhin.
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