What's on in the South African winelands

Friday, 7 September, 2018 to Saturday, 8 September, 2018

2018 Nederburg Auction

The Nederburg Auction is an opportunity for wine enthusiasts from around the world to bid on and invest in an incredible collection of older South African fine, rare wines.

Nederburg, Sonstraal Rd, Paarl Paarl

Nederburg Auction

Saturday, 18 August, 2018 to Sunday, 19 August, 2018

Gourmet Burgers & Wine Weekend!

Join us on the 18th & 19th August for delicious Gourmet Burgers & Wine!!

Mellasat Vineyards, Keerweder Road,Klein Drakenstein, Paarl Paarl

Mellasat Vineyards

Sunday, 19 August, 2018 Sunday, 26 August, 2018

Annual Delheim Jazz and Cheese Fondue

Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese.

Delheim Estate, Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Delheim Restaurant

Sunday, 19 August, 2018 Sunday, 26 August, 2018

Boschendal Presents: Long Sunday Lunch

Come spend a long and lazy Sunday afternoon with us at The Werf Restaurant.

The Werf Restaurant at Boschendal, R310 Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, 7680, South Africa Franschhoek

The Werf Restaurant at Boschendal

Sunday, 19 August, 2018

Backsberg Dis-Chem Rotary MTB

The much-anticipated Backsberg Dis-Chem Rotary MTB will be heading your way on Sunday, 19 August 2018. Once again hosted at the Backsberg estate, this annual race aims to provide a scenic route to enthusiastic cyclists in one of the most picturesque parts of South Africa.

Backsberg Estate Cellar, Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Suider-Paarl Paarl

Wiekus / Chubby

Monday, 20 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Worcester/Breede - Afrikaans (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Botha Cellar Worcester

Monday, 20 August, 2018

Crush!

3 Crafters To Satisfy Your Wine Cravings

The National Eatery, 19 4th Avenue, Parktown North, 2092 Johannesburg, Gauteng Gauteng

Zané de Villiers

Tuesday, 21 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Robertson - Afrikaans (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Robertson Koop Robertson

Tuesday, 21 August, 2018

Quiz nights at Jordan Wine Estate

Put your general knowledge to the test with our Winter Quiz Night at the Bakery at Jordan, with special guest hosts. For R200 per person, enjoy one of our famous flammkuchens and a speciality dessert, while getting in on the action of this highly competitive, fun-filled evening!

Jordan Wine Estate, Kloof Road, Vlottenberg, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Jordan Wine Estate

Tuesday, 21 August, 2018

Fine Wine Evening with Andrea Mullineux

Including Single Terroir Preview with Andrea Mullineux

NCW Restaurant, 46 Main rd, Melville, 2001 Johannesburg, Gauteng Gauteng

Zané de Villiers

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Paarl/Wellington/Swartland - Xhosa (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

DGB Wellington Wellington

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase - Johannesburg

Embark on a journey of discovery into rare, exceptionally crafted wines at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase on Wednesday, 22 August 2018.

The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, 135 Rivonia Road Gauteng

Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

Workshop: Grafting & budding

We’ll take a walk and visit some of the special trees planted in our garden while Anton Roux shares some of their stories. One of these is the medlar that was grafted on quince, as well as our fruit trees grafted on special rootstocks.

Babylonstoren Paarl

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

KWV Brandy Tasting

Join KWV Brand Ambassador, Trevellyn Alexander for a Cognac, Potstill & Blended Tasting. KWV will also be showcasing some of their award winning wines.

Randpark Golf Club Gauteng

Patricia Verwey

Thursday, 23 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Franschhoek - Xhosa (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Franschhoek Cellar Franschhoek

Thursday, 23 August, 2018

An Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison

With a new executive chef and a fresh offering, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant brings a lovely winter energy to the Franschhoek Valley. It also ensures a renewed interpretation to the restaurant's popular Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison.

La Motte Franschhoek

Thursday, 23 August, 2018 Thursday, 30 August, 2018

Avontuur Estate Mares and Foals Walk

With access to the stud operation usually limited to the general public, the annual Mares and Foals Walk is the one and only chance to get up close and personal with our beautiful mares, foals and stallions...

Avontuur Estate, R44, Somerset West Helderberg

Avontuur Estate

Monday, 20 August, 2018 to Friday, 24 August, 2018
Monday, 27 August, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018
Monday, 3 September, 2018 to Friday, 7 September, 2018
Monday, 10 September, 2018 to Friday, 14 September, 2018
Monday, 17 September, 2018 to Friday, 21 September, 2018

Bistro Sixteen82 Vintners Breakfast Special

Breakfast of your choice | Tea or coffee | Glass of Steenberg Sparkling Wine | Cellar Tour at 11h00 | Classic Wine Tasting

Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai Cape Town

Bistro Sixteen82

Tuesday, 21 August, 2018 to Friday, 24 August, 2018

Haute Cabrière Pop-Up Restaurant at Moonshot Cafe, Menlyn, Pretoria

Haute Cabrière shares their food and wine philosophy during the second season of country-wide-pop-up dinners..

Moonshot Cafe, 175 Corobay Avenue, Waterkloof Glen Ext. 11, Menlyn, Pretoria Gauteng

Saturday, 25 August, 2018

Simonsig Vintage Day Celebrations

Taste a selection of older, matured wines from one of South Africa’s leading wine estates.

Simonsig Wine Estate, Kromme Rhee Road, Koelenhof, 7605 Stellenbosch

Simonsig Wine Estate

Saturday, 25 August, 2018

Val du Charron The Grillroom Special

Join The Grillroom at Val du Charron Guest House on Saturday, 25 August 2018, during lunch time for some live music with Sterren.

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate, Bovlei Road, Wellington, P.O. Box 890, 7654 Wellington

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Sunday, 26 August, 2018

Country Market at Groote Post

The quintessential country market

Groote Post Vineyards, Darling Hills Road, Darling West Coast

Sunday, 26 August, 2018 Sunday, 23 September, 2018 Sunday, 28 October, 2018 Sunday, 25 November, 2018

Marianne Sunday Wine Set

Marianne Wine Estate live music will be every last Sunday of every month starting end of July until August 2018

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Monday, 27 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Stellenbosh - Xhosa (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Neethlingshof Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Tuesday, 24 July, 2018 to Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

Winter UnWined Wine Appreciation Course

The highly successful UnWined course is back from 24th July at The Vineyard Hotel!

The Vineyard Hotel, Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town Cape Town

Karen Glanfield

Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Worcester/Breede - Xhosa (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Botha Kelder, 6857 South Africa Worcester

Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

Boschendal Night Run & Ride

Boschendal Winter Event, Run & Ride.

Boschendal Estate Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Wednesday, 29 August, 2018

Winetech Study Group - Robertson - Xhosa (3)

The aim of the Winetech study groups are to broaden knowledge and to increase productivity. The study groups are presented by a qualified winemaker, Nomonde Kubheka

Robertson Koop Robertson

Wednesday, 29 August, 2018

Winter Wine O'clock Wednesdays

Join us for a well-deserved wine break in the middle of the week! Our Winemakers will showcase wines from our reserve range, including something new, something old and something special.

Villiera Wines Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 29 August, 2018

Workshop: Indigenous trees

With over a thousand indigenous varieties, we celebrate the richness of South Africa’s trees. Come and spend the day with Ernst van Jaarsveld, looking at the diversity of trees in the various Southern African environments such as the highveld, bushveld, subtropical coast, seafront Karoo, Namib and fynbos.

Babylonstoren Paarl

Thursday, 30 August, 2018 Thursday, 20 September, 2018

Winter Events at Bistro Sixteen82

Fun events make winter our favourite time of year!

Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa Cape Town

Steenberg Vineyards

Thursday, 30 August, 2018

Red Wine Rendezvous at Bistro 1682

Warm up this winter with red wine and wholesome, delicious food with our Red Wine Rendezvous at Bistro Sixteen82.

Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai Cape Town

Bistro Sixteen82

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

Hearty lunch and winter value at The Restaurant at Grande Provence

Enjoy the splendour of a sunny winter’s day in the Franschhoek winelands with a hearty lunch and warm generosity in the beautiful surroundings of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Thursday, 3 May, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

Jordan Wine Estate Annual Winter Charity Drive

Come and support Jordan Wine Estate’s 2018 Winter Charity Drive by swapping your old clothes for selected Jordan Wines.

Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Jordan Wine Estate

Tuesday, 5 June, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

New winter tasting at Spier

Spier launches its hearty winter tasting.

R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch South Africa Stellenbosch

Spier Tasting Room

Saturday, 9 June, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

Soetes & Soup at Jakkalsvlei

Warm up this winter with our Soetes & Sop promotion - 9 June to 31 August.

Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar Garden Route

Sunday, 1 July, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

Linton Park Soup and Wine Experience

An amazing soup, food and wine pairing to help keep the winter chills at bay.

Linton Park Wines Wellington

Wednesday, 1 August, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

August Special at Steenberg Spa

Women's Month - Celebration of Women

Steenberg Spa,Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, 7945 Cape Town

Wednesday, 1 August, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

Val du Charron Pizza-e-Vino August Special

For the month of August only...

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate, Bovlei Road, Wellington, P.O. Box 890, 7654 Wellington

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Wednesday, 29 August, 2018 to Friday, 31 August, 2018

The Mercury Wine Week 2018

South Africa’s oldest wine event, the renowned Mercury Wine Week, which takes place this year from Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 August 2018, is celebrating 40 years of migrating the country’s premier wine estates from the Cape to Durban every winter.

Sibaya Casino, Durban KwaZulu Natal

Friday, 31 August, 2018 Sunday, 2 September, 2018

Artisinal Bread Workshop @ Boschendal

Spend a weekend on the farm learning how to bake various types of artisanal bread with Food Scientist, Claire Pauck and Boschendal chef, Christiaan Campbell's team.

The Werf Restaurant/Olive Press/Bakery, Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Friday, 31 August, 2018

Heartlands Ball @ Asara

The first ever Heartlands Baby Sanctuary Spring Ball will be a buffet of opulence, elegance and decadence as we swing into spring with the first blush of the season.

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, Polkadraai Road, R1 548, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Friday, 31 August, 2018 Friday, 7 September, 2018 Friday, 14 September, 2018 Friday, 21 September, 2018 Friday, 28 September, 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

Monday, 11 June, 2018 to Saturday, 1 September, 2018

Plump Oysters and Award-winning MCC Wine at Org de Rac

Org de Rac, the organic wine estate on the N7 just before Piketberg, is offering visitors an idyllic culinary combination when stopping off at this unique farm. Plump, fresh West Coast Oysters are waiting to be enjoyed with Org de Rac’s award-winning La Verne Cape Classique sparkling wine.

Org de Rac, N7, Near Piketberg Swartland

Friday, 31 August, 2018 to Saturday, 1 September, 2018

Capegate Craft Beer & Wine Festival

Capegate Shopping Centre, situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town will be hosting their 8th annual wine festival on 31 August and 1 September 2018. Due to an increased demand from visitors, the festival will be moved to bigger premises within Capegate and – for the first time – will include local craft beer breweries.

Capegate Shopping Centre, Cnr. De Bron and Okavango Rd, Brackenfell Cape Town

Amanda McCarthy

Saturday, 1 September, 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.

Diemersfontein Wine Estate, Wellington Wellington

Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate

Saturday, 1 September, 2018

Boschendal Food Growing Workshop Phase 2

Learn all about basic horticulture with Megan McCarthy, Agro-ecologist and Manager of the Werf Food Garden.

The Werf Food Garden, Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Saturday, 1 September, 2018

Boschendal presents: Race The Sun

MTB race from Stellenbosch to Boschendal Farm Estate. Your challenge - beat the sun before it goes down. Each year the starting time will adapt according to the sunset times.

Stellenbosch to Boschendal Farm Estate 0

Boschendal Estate

Saturday, 1 September, 2018

Piekenierskloof Wines' Grenache long table experience

Trio Carmen Niehaus, local chef Steve Oldroyd & winemaker Jaco Van Niekerk are set to delight your tastebuds in a 4-course "wine down" celebration after the Tip Trans Cederberg experience.

Piekenierskloof Wine cellar, Nieuwoud Street, Citrusdal, 7340 Olifants River

Saturday, 1 September, 2018 to Sunday, 2 September, 2018

Bot River Spring Weekend

The bull takes center stage for this year's Bot River Spring Weekend festivities hosted on 1 and 2 September by the region's fun-loving and fancy-free wineries.

Bot River Overberg

Bot River Wines

Friday, 1 June, 2018 to Friday, 14 September, 2018

ISHTA Yoga Teacher trainiing

Life Retreat Studio brings you our annual ISHTA Yoga Teachers Training Course, which is suited to anyone who wishes to learn more about yoga…

Lourensford Estate Helderberg

Lente Kritzinger

Wednesday, 2 May, 2018 to Friday, 28 September, 2018

2018 Winter Specials at Bistro Sixteen82

For an indulgent experience of bistro-style comfort food, look no further than our winter specials at Bistro Sixteen82

Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, 7945 Cape Town

Bistro Sixteen82

Sunday, 1 April, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Fabulous Heartland winter rates at Grande Provence

Take advantage of the fabulous Heartland dinner, bed & breakfast offer at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate and make picturesque Franschhoek your luxurious winter wineland destination.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Jordan Luxury Suites 2018 Winter Special

Tucked away close to the winery, restaurant and bakery, the luxury suites on Jordan Wine Estate enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the vineyards and Stellenbosch Mountains.

Jordan Wine Estate, Kloof Road, Vlottenberg, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Jordan Luxury Suites

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Escape to Clos Malverne this Winter

Make the most of winter this year with a weekend winelands getaway to the picture-perfect Clos Malverne Wine Estate. Situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands visitors are guaranteed to leave feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated from their two-day experience.

Clos Malverne Stellenbosch

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Experience winter in the winelands!

Escape to Spier for the Ultimate Winter Winelands Experience!

R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch South Africa Cape Town

Nokuphila Ndzimande

Wednesday, 2 May, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Winter Specials at Terroir 2018

Terroir welcomes winter with a memorable menu offer.

Terroir Restaurant at Kleine Zalze Wines, Techno Park Turn-off, Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Sunday, 1 July, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Lanzerac Winter Retreat Package

Lanzerac Winter Retreat Package

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa Stellenbosch

Lanzerac Wines Estate

Sunday, 1 July, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Celebrate Winter in The Winelands at Lanzerac Wine Estate

While winter may traditionally be a time for hibernating, this year, why not embrace the season by experiencing the Winelands at its finest?

Lanzerac Wine Estate, No. 1 Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch

Lanzerac Wine Estate

Sunday, 1 July, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Val du Charron Accommodation Winter Special

The Guesthouse at Val du Charron and The Coach House.

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate, Bovlei Road, Wellington, P.O. Box 890, 7654 Wellington

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Tuesday, 10 July, 2018 to Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Zevenwacht Perfect Picture Winter Destination Promotion

Zevenwacht Perfect Picture Winter Destination Promotion

Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Langverwacht Rd, Kuils River, 7579 Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Wine Estate

Saturday, 7 July, 2018 to Saturday, 6 October, 2018

Vergenoegd Winter Markets

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. Our open stretch of land allows for ample parking and the market site ideal for the whole family to relax and enjoy a whole day with us. In addition, our 1000 strong flock of Runner Ducks have become so

Baden Powel Drive, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Friday, 4 May, 2018 to Sunday, 14 October, 2018

Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Teacher Training to deepen your practice. only level 3 is require for ytt.

Lourensford Estate 0

Lente Kritzinger

Wednesday, 25 July, 2018 to Saturday, 20 October, 2018

Material Gains: Contemporary African Art from the Spier Collection

Curated by Candice Allison. Material Gains, which opens 25 July at the Stellenbosch University Museum, showcases more than 50 works from Spier’s diverse collection of contemporary art.

Stellenbosch University Museum, 52 Ryneveld St, Stellenbosch Central 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, 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

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

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