What's on in the South African winelands

Sunday, 28 October, 2018

A Taste Of Italy, N.1

If you like Italian wines or want to know more about them, join us for this special Italian Ayamateca collection's tasting.

Ayama Slent Farms Voor Paardeberg,Paarl, Western Cape Paarl

Tuesday, 23 October, 2018

Veritas Tasting Johannesburg 2018

The esteemed Veritas wine competition for market ready wines annually grants wine aficionados across the country a chance to taste the top winning wines and brandies.

Bill Gallagher Room, Sandton Convention Centre Gauteng

Elsabé Ferreira

Tuesday, 23 October, 2018

Joburg Wine Club Dinner

Join us for an evening of delicious food, fine wine and good company on 23 October 2018 where Wine Club Manager, Denzel Swarts, will once again be your host.

Simonsig Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Simonsig Wine Estate

Tuesday, 23 October, 2018

SASA Sommelier Examinations

As a organisation we have come a long way towards creating the only internationally recognised sommelier certification in SA and are now calling on all candidates working in the capacity of wine steward or sommelier, to take the next step, formalise your credentials and help us in lifting the standards of wine service in South Africa.

Grande beach and Cafe Cape Town

South African Sommeliers Association (SASA)

Wednesday, 24 October, 2018

Workshop: Herbs for health

Spend the day with Gundula and Constance and discover the versatility of herbs.

Babylonstoren Paarl

Wednesday, 24 October, 2018

Caroline's White Wine Review

Caroline's White Wine Review is one of the most important events on the South African wine calendar.

The Table Bay Hotel - V&A Waterfront Cape Town

Caroline Rillema

Thursday, 25 October, 2018

Magic of Syrah Tasting - Spier

Shiraz Lovers will soon be treated to the magic of Syrah at two exclusive Institute of Cape Wine Master Syrah tastings! Dr Andy Roediger is the chairperson of the Shiraz SA Challenge and will be presenting two special tastings with the help of a panel of experts on the topic: “Where do we stand with South African Shiraz – as seen in a global context?”

Spier Tasting Room, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 24 October, 2018 to Friday, 26 October, 2018

RMB WineX

The 19th RMB WineX takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 24 to 26 October 2018. Calling exhibitors! Don’t miss out on connecting with 10 000 Jozi wine lovers - book your stand now!

Sandton Convention Centre (Pavilion), Maude Street, Sandton Gauteng

OutSorceress Marketing

Friday, 26 October, 2018

Pebbles Project Charity Masquerade Ball

Save the Date - 26th October 2018 - for the Pebbles Project Charity Masquerade Ball

Lourensford Wine Estate Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130 Helderberg

Charmaine Gola - The Pebbles Project

Friday, 26 October, 2018 Friday, 2 November, 2018 Friday, 9 November, 2018 Friday, 16 November, 2018 Friday, 23 November, 2018

Boschendal Friday Night Market

Join us for the First Boschendal Friday Night Market.

Boschendal Estate, The Werf Area, 10 Park Drive 99 Helshoogte Road, Milton Park, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Friday, 26 October, 2018

Waterford Sunset Session

We are very excited to announce the first Waterford Sunset Session for the season! On Friday, October 26th, we will be welcoming Vernon Barnard onstage.

Waterford Estate Stellenbosch

Waterford Wine Estate

Friday, 26 October, 2018

Clos Malverne Gourmet Food & Wine Evening

We are once again giving jaded palates more than enough reason to wake from winter hibernation with the return of our popular monthly Gourmet Food & Wine Evening, Friday 26 October.

Devon Valley Road, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Saturday, 27 October, 2018

Protea Party

Contemporary design meets understated elegance at the fifth annual Protea Party, which takes place at Anthonij Rupert Estate in Franschhoek, on Saturday 27 October 2018.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne Franschhoek

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Saturday, 27 October, 2018

The Bubbly Festival - Champagne and Bubbly

Come and celebrate Champagne, Bubbly, Glitz, Glam, Fashion and the best entertainment in town.

Meerendal Wine Estate Cape Town

Darling Cellars

Saturday, 27 October, 2018

In the Pink

An annual event at Creation Wines

Creation Wines, R320 Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus Overberg

Dieter Odendaal

Saturday, 27 October, 2018

Linton Park wines "Plaasbasaar" - Farm market

The first Farm Market in Wellington takes place on 27 October 2018 from 09:00 – 14:00 at Linton Park Wines.

Linton Park Wines 0

Friday, 26 October, 2018 to Sunday, 28 October, 2018

Robertson Wine On The River

Celebrate Robertson Wine Valley in Spring on the banks of the Breede River at the 12th annual Wine on the River festival in partnership with Nedbank.

Goudmyn Farm Robertson

Robertson Wine Valley

Saturday, 27 October, 2018 to Sunday, 28 October, 2018

Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair 2018

What better way to celebrate the start of Summer than by enjoying it on a private beach, sipping the finest bubbly and sampling the coolest local craft and international gins.

Grand Africa Café & Beach, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Cape Town

Sunday, 28 October, 2018 Sunday, 25 November, 2018

Marianne Sunday Wine Set

Sunday Wine Set 28 October

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Sunday, 28 October, 2018 Sunday, 25 November, 2018 Sunday, 16 December, 2018 Sunday, 27 January, 2019 Sunday, 24 February, 2019

Country Market at Groote Post

With the West Coast spring flowers ablaze in bloom...

Groote Post Vineyards, Darling Hills Road, Darling West Coast

Sunday, 28 October, 2018

A Taste Of Italy, N.1

If you like Italian wines or want to know more about them, join us for this special Italian Ayamateca collection's tasting.

Ayama Slent Farms Voor Paardeberg,Paarl, Western Cape Paarl

Sunday, 28 October, 2018 Sunday, 25 November, 2018

Le Pommier Spitbraai Sunday

Head over to Le Pommier Wine Estate, every last Sunday of the month for our Sunday Spitbraai.

Le Pommier Stellenbosch

Saturday, 19 May, 2018 to Tuesday, 30 October, 2018

Linefish or lamb shoulder & a glass of wine

Join us for lunch, Wednesday to Friday and indulge in Chef Carolize’s linefish or lamb shoulder winter dishes, including a glass of Dornier wine.

Dornier Wines Stellenbosch

Tuesday, 30 October, 2018

Taste the 2018 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge winning MCCs

Time to taste some of the top MCCs in South Africa - the 2018 Amorim Cap Classique winners at The Taj Hotel in Cape Town on Tuesday, 30 October.

The Taj Hotel, Cape Town Cape Town

Elsabe Ferreira

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018 to Wednesday, 31 October, 2018

2018 Winter Specials at Catharina's Restaurant

Chef Kerry Kilpin is embracing locals this winter with generous lunch and dinner menus accompanied by a cosy fire, in Steenberg's original homestead with views of the Constantia mountains and vineyards.

Catharina's Restaurant, Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, 7945 Cape Town

Catharina's Restaurant

Wednesday, 23 May, 2018 to Wednesday, 31 October, 2018

2 or 3 Course Special at Dornier Bodega Restaurant

Dornier Bodega Restaurant winter special.

Dornier Bodega Restaurant Stellenbosch

Dornier Bodega Restaurant

Thursday, 1 November, 2018 Thursday, 8 November, 2018 Thursday, 15 November, 2018 Monday, 19 November, 2018 Tuesday, 20 November, 2018

Somm 101 - Site Specific Steward

Aimed at candidates currently working in restaurants or tastings rooms looking to take the first steps towards specialising in the wine industry.

Somm Unit 3 B, The Woodmill Lifestyle Centre, Vredenburg Road, 7600 Stellenbosch, Western Cape Stellenbosch

Thursday, 1 November, 2018

Spotswood Wine Summer Tour

Spotswood Wines are excited to announce their second KZN wine tour.

Kloof Country Club, 26 Victory Road, Kloof 0

Saturday, 3 November, 2018

Pinotage on Tap 2018

We are excited to announce that there are many exciting surprises in store for this years roadshow of Pinotage on Tap events, starting with Freshly Ground being the headline act at all the events this year.

St. Fort Guesthouse, Clarens, Free State Free State

Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate

Saturday, 3 November, 2018

Walk and Wine Festival

The day will start with our new Pulpit Rock Hiking Trail, followed by a launch of the Brink Family Vineyards Wines.

Pulpit Rock Winery Swartland

Pulpit Rock Winery

Saturday, 3 November, 2018 Saturday, 10 November, 2018 Saturday, 17 November, 2018 Saturday, 15 December, 2018 Saturday, 22 December, 2018

Cinemagic In The Winelands This Summer

The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back for another sensational summer of spoiling locals and tourists alike with a magical movie experience under the stars. Due to popular demand from movie lovers across the Winelands, they have extended their screenings to take place EVERY Saturday at a host of gorgeous estates in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Wellington.

Saturday, 1 September, 2018 to Saturday, 29 December, 2018

Vergenoegd Market

What makes the Market @ Vergenoegd unique is our close proximity to the N2 and being the 1st (or last) stop on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, making us a very favourable venue due to ease of access.

Baden Powel Drive, Stellenbosch Cape Town

Sunday, 21 January, 2018 to Sunday, 30 December, 2018

Sunday Outdoor Yoga

Yoga in the fresh air ...

Lourensford Estate Helderberg

Lente Kritzinger

Sunday, 8 July, 2018 to Monday, 31 December, 2018

MY Run @ Vergenoegd Wine Estate

Our official myrun event at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate will be held every Sunday morning. Join us for our timed, free run or walk and earn up to 300 Vitality points for finishing. We welcome everyone, regardless of level of fitness.

Baden Powel Drive, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Monday, 1 October, 2018 to Monday, 31 December, 2018

Le Pommier Promotions

If you would rather enjoy a laid back relaxed Christmas day our Christmas day picnic baskets are just the thing for you!

Le Pommier Stellenbosch

Saturday, 1 September, 2018 to Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Jordan Wine Estate Picnics

Jordan Wine Estate is launching their wildly popular picnics again this September following huge successes last year! Dream the day away on the lush lawns overlooking the Stellenbosch valley with a glass of wine in one hand and freshly baked bread in the other - bliss.

The Bakery at Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch

The Bakery at Jordan Wine Estate

Tuesday, 9 October, 2018 to Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Grande Provence oysters & bubbly pairing smacks of summer

Savour the ultimate taste experience of uplifting Méthode Cap Classique and fresh West Coast oysters atGrande Provence Heritage Wine Estatein Franschhoek.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Saturday, 1 September, 2018 to Monday, 1 April, 2019

Unwind with a Franschhoek country picnic at Grande Provence

Escape to the Franschhoek winelands and unwind with a scrumptious country-style picnic on the picture perfect Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Thursday, 4 October, 2018 to Thursday, 4 April, 2019
Thursday, 1 November, 2018 Thursday, 6 December, 2018 Thursday, 10 January, 2019 Thursday, 7 February, 2019

Simonsig First Fizzday Is Back

Join Simonsig on the first Thursday of every month when they open their farm to the public for a sunset-celebration of Cap Classique with live music, delicious wines and an array of delectable festival foods from Cuvée.

Simonsig Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Simonsig Wine Estate

Tuesday, 17 July, 2018 to Sunday, 30 June, 2019

New Art Exhibition: Ink on Paper

A new exhibition, entitled Ink on Paper opens on 17 July in the La Motte Museum. The exhibition focuses on the main categories of printmaking, illustrated by a special selection of Rembrandt van Rijn etchings as well works by relevant South African artists and printmakers. The exhibition is on display until June 2019.

La Motte Museum Franschhoek

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