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Saturday, 29 February, 2020

321 Harvest Stomp with Ken Forrester!

Join us for day of harvest activities, lunch and wine to celebrate the farm's 321st birthday!

Ken Forrester Wines, Corner R44 and Raithby Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Caroline van Schalkwyk

Friday, 21 February, 2020

W1 - Brandy and Mampoer Practical Workshop

Our one day Practical Workshop covers the basics Brandy and Mampoer, as it relates to Processing, Fermentation, Distillation and Spirit Enhancement.

Koelenhof Wine Cellar Stellenbosch

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Friday, 21 February, 2020

W1 - Brandy and Mampoer Practical Workshop at Koelenhof

Our one day Practical Workshop covers the basics Brandy and Mampoer, as it relates to Processing, Fermentation, Distillation and Spirit Enhancement.

Koelenhof Wine Cellar Stellenbosch

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Saturday, 22 February, 2020 Saturday, 28 March, 2020

Top of the Hill Vineyard Walk

The Top of the Hill Pinotage is the oldest existing Pinotage vineyard, in the world!

DeWaal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Saturday, 22 February, 2020

Grande Provence Harvest Festival 2020

Celebrate the 2020 grape harvest with Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek on Saturday, 22 February, when barrels of fun will be the order of the day.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Sunday, 24 November, 2019 to Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Justin Southey | A Solo Exhibition at Cavalli Estate

The opening event of a brand new solo exhibition by Justin Southey at Cavalli Estate.

Cavalli Estate, Strand Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Amy Lyn Eveleigh

Monday, 10 February, 2020 to Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Cake Pop and Wine Pairing

Join us for our ever popular cake pop and wine pairing.

Avontuur Estate Tasting Room Stellenbosch

Ella / Moerieda

Saturday, 22 February, 2020 to Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Lourensford Hanepoot Harvest

Get your hands on our Hanepoot.

Lourensford Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Lourensford Wine Estate

Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Summer Sundays at Elgin Vintners

Pack your bathing suit, sunscreen, hats and picnic blankets and bring the family for a fun day out to Elgin Vintners. Guests can expect to enjoy wine tasting, a live music performance by a popular local artist, and a tranquil farm atmosphere on the lawn under the ancient oak trees next to the swimming pool.

Elgin Vintners, Appletiser Road Elgin

Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Constantia Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival 2020

The fresh green lawns of Buitenverwachting Wine Estate is where you'll find foodies and wine enthusiasts on Sunday 23 February 2020 for the eleventh annual Constantia Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival.

Buitenverwachting Estate, Constantia Cape Town

Annareth Bolton

Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Backsberg’s 11th Annual Picnic Concert Series - Blues Broers

Backsberg’s 11th Annual Picnic Concert Series is finally here and the 2020 series is set to be truly spectacular. The second act in the season will be one of Backsberg’s all-time favourites, the Blues Broers. The band will be performing at the estate on Sunday, 23 February 2020.

Backsberg Estate Cellars Paarl

Backsberg Estate Cellars

Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Groote Post Country Market

Join us for our monthly Country Market.

Groote Post Vineyards Darling

Groote Post Vineyards

Sunday, 23 February, 2020

Sunday Wine Set - Jakkie Louw

Our first Sunday Wine Set for the year is happening on the 23rd of February!!

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020 Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 Wednesday, 25 March, 2020

Stellenbosch Street Soiree

Drostdy Street is the place to be on Wednesday, 27 November as Stellenbosch’s popular street parties make a highly-anticipated return to the winelands’ summer calendar.

Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020

Food & Wine Pairing Dinner at Kunjani Wines

The last Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a food & wine pairing dinner, presented by Kunjani's co-owner, Pia Watermeyer, and Chef Lamek Mnisi.

Kunjani Wines Stellenbosch

Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Sparkling High Tea on Table Mountain

If it’s High Tea with an awe-inspiring difference you’re after, you’re in for a treat with the Sparkling High Tea hosted by the Table Mountain Cableway in aid of StreetSmart South Africa on Thursday, 27 February 2020 from 14h00 - 17h00. Tickets are limited to 20 people, and cost R500 per person and include the very high tea and cableway ticket.

Table Mountain Cableway Cape Town

Friday, 17 January, 2020 to Friday, 28 February, 2020

Friday Summer Sun Downers

Join us for a relaxing evening enjoying the Sunset on our Terrace

Avontuur Estate Tasting Room Stellenbosch

Ella / Moerieda

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020 to Friday, 28 February, 2020

Durban rides Design Indaba 2020 wave at KZNSA Gallery

Durbanites need not have FOMO! The renowned Design Indaba is coming to the KZNSA in the form of a stimulating three-day live simulcast, with a direct feed from the main event in Cape Town that will give residents of surf city a new kind of rush.

Spier Wine Farm

Friday, 21 February, 2020 Friday, 28 February, 2020

Sunset Fridays at Kunjani Wines

From November 2019 to February 2020 we will be open for sundowners and platters. Watch the sun set over Bottelary Hills on Friday 1 November, when we will be offering our popular cheese & charcuterie platters.

Kunjani Wines Stellenbosch

Friday, 28 February, 2020 Friday, 27 March, 2020 Friday, 24 April, 2020

Benguela Music Trivia Evenings - Piano Ben

Join in on the Fun and Stand a Chance to Win a Great Prize.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Saturday, 1 February, 2020 to Saturday, 29 February, 2020

For the Love of Wine Pairing

Come join us for the month of love and enjoy our new sweet pairing.

Neethlingshof Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Neethlingshof Wine Estate

Saturday, 1 February, 2020 to Saturday, 29 February, 2020

Valentines Special Saxenburg Wines

Book a two night stay in our Private Collection Apartment.

Polkadraai Road , Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Monday, 3 February, 2020 to Saturday, 29 February, 2020

Say it with Rosé this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of our classic Cap Classique Rosés (make use of our buy 5, get one free special – starts 1 February) or come to our farm and treat your nearest and dearest to a fine selection of Valentine’s Day offerings.

Simonsig Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Simonsig Wine Estate

Saturday, 29 February, 2020

The Watershed Band at Paul Cluver

Watershed, one of the most successful and well-loved bands ever to come out of South Africa, will be celebrating 20 years in 2020.

The Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Grabouw Elgin

Paul Cluver Wine Estate

Saturday, 29 February, 2020

Muratie Harvest Festival

The Melck family will once again be hosting their annual Harvest Festival at Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Saturday 29th February 2020.

Muratie Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Muratie Wine Estate

Saturday, 29 February, 2020

A day out at Spier Wine Farm - in Gauteng!

Enjoy a taste of the Spier farm life in Gauteng when Spier pops up at Casalinga in Muldersdrift on Saturday, 29 February 2020. Taste acclaimed wines and tuck into farm-fresh fare and tasty treats (deep-fried ice cream, anyone?).

Casalinga, Rocky Ridge Road, Muldersdrift Gauteng

Spier Wine Farm

Saturday, 29 February, 2020

321 Harvest Stomp with Ken Forrester!

Join us for day of harvest activities, lunch and wine to celebrate the farm's 321st birthday!

Ken Forrester Wines, Corner R44 and Raithby Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Caroline van Schalkwyk

Saturday, 29 February, 2020

Steenberg Secret Garden Party – an intimate summer affair

Discover Steenberg like never before with an intimate and exclusive Secret Garden Party at this jewel of the Constantia Wine Valley on Saturday, 29 February 2020.

Steenberg Vineyards Cape Town

Steenberg Vineyards

Friday, 28 February, 2020 to Sunday, 1 March, 2020

Hands-on Harvest 2020

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.

Robertson Wine Valley Robertson

Beatrix Galloway

Sunday, 1 March, 2020

A Springfield Kind of Harvest Party

Sunday, 1 March 2020 will see our first ever Springfield Kind of Harvest Party, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you.

Springfield Estate Robertson

Springfield Estate

Sunday, 1 March, 2020

Backsberg’s 11th Annual Picnic Concert Series - Arno Carstens

Backsberg’s 11th Annual Picnic Concert Series is finally here and the 2020 series is set to be truly spectacular. The third act of the season will be a new addition to the Backsberg stage, Arno Carstens. Arno, along with band members David and Werner, will be hitting the little Cape Winelands stage on Sunday, 1 March 2020.

Backsberg Estate Cellars Paarl

Backsberg Estate Cellars

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020 to Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Celebrate the Grape with Personalised Harvest Tours

Join Durbanville Hills for a personal harvest experience where you will witness the winemaking process from vine to wine.

Durbanville Hills Wine Estate Cape Town

Friday, 13 December, 2019 to Friday, 27 March, 2020

Pizza n Wine Fridays at Perdeberg

Enjoy some delicious award-winning wines while indulging in our mouth-watering pizzas!

Perdeberg Wines Paarl

Perdeberg Wines

Friday, 10 January, 2020 to Friday, 27 March, 2020

Durbanville Hills Wine Down Fridays

Join us every Friday afternoon for a relaxing sunset session, with good food, great wine and the sounds of top-class live entertainment by great local artists.

Durbanville Hills Cellar Cape Town

Durbanville Hills Cellar

Sunday, 5 January, 2020 to Sunday, 29 March, 2020

Enjoy Live Salsa Jazz Music Every Sunday at our Tasting Room

Add some rhythm to your Sunday fun-days with live salsa music, delicious wine and tasty cheese and charcuterie boards every Sunday.

Benguela Cove Overberg

Friday, 1 March, 2019 to Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Fleur du Cap Salt and Wine Pairing

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.

Corner of Plankenburg and R44, Adam Tas Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Fleur du Cap at Die Bergkelder

Thursday, 31 October, 2019 to Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Gourmet Picnics at Quoin Rock Wine Estate

Picnic at Quoin Rock outings run from Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. These plastic-free picnics feature a set menu with vegetarian and vegan options inspired by Head Chef Nicole Loubser and her creative team.

Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Wine Region, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Wine Estate

Friday, 17 January, 2020 to Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Arniston Bay Infusions Pairing at Stellenbosch Vineyards

Arniston Bay Infusions is known to many as an infused white wine based drink with fresh aromas and fruity freshness, a favourite for many. The Stellenbosch Vineyards tasting team was determined to find the perfect pairing to compliment the Infusions range and they most certainly did!

Stellenbosch Vineyards Tasting room Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Vineyards

Tuesday, 4 February, 2020 to Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

The La Motte Harvest Experience - A Celebration of Winelands Traditions

Harvest-time shares the story of the wine grape. Long before being discussed at dinner tables or poured into beautiful stemware to be raised in celebration, wine has its origin in the honesty of soil.

La Motte Franschhoek

Thursday, 3 October, 2019 to Thursday, 2 April, 2020

First Fizzdays at Simonsig Wine Estate

Enjoy sundowners on our lawn with Kaapse Vonkel, tapas and oysters, and live music by the Coffee Snobs

Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road Koelenhof 7605 Stellenbosch

Simonsig Wine Estate

Saturday, 1 February, 2020 to Saturday, 18 April, 2020

Music in the Garden

The Muratie Music in the Garden Series is back for summer.

Muratie Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Muratie Wine Estate

Saturday, 7 September, 2019 to Sunday, 26 April, 2020

Tractor Rides at Eikendal Vineyards

We have free tractor rides on offer around our vineyards weekends from September to April between 12:00 and 16:00.

Eikendal Vineyards, R44 Strand Road. Between Stellenbosch and Somerset West Helderberg

Chantal-Lee Van Kerwel

Sunday, 15 December, 2019 to Sunday, 26 April, 2020

Sunday Outdoor Yoga

Join us on Sundays for beginner & family friendly outdoor Yoga!!

Lourensford Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Lourensford Wine Estate

Sunday, 1 September, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Vineyard Walks

Take an amble walk through our manicured vineyards!

Eikendal Vineyards, R44 Strand Road. Between Stellenbosch and Somerset West Helderberg

Chantal-Lee Van Kerwel

Friday, 6 September, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Hazendal's Avant-Garde Restaurant Dinner Service

Hazendal's fine-dining gem, Avant-Garde Restaurant, is now open for dinner every Thursday and Friday evening.

Hazendal Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Carina Diedericks-Hugo

Tuesday, 1 October, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Cheesecake & Wine Pairing

It's Spring time! Zesty citrus flavours, followed by a rich berry delight and rounded off by a sultry salted caramel enchantment. These are the delectable cheesecakes that are on offer at Eikendal Vineyards as part of our brand-new Cheesecake and Wine Pairing Experience - the first wine estate to offer this!

Eikendal Vineyards, R44 Strand Road. Between Stellenbosch and Somerset West Helderberg

Chantal-Lee Van Kerwel

Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Spring dishes grace the table at Grande Provence

Escape to the Franschhoek Winelands where Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estateis embracing its 17th century culinary roots with a new spring inspired menu brimming with flavoursome delights.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Wednesday, 30 October, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Unwind with a Franschhoek country picnic at Grande Provence

Enjoy a relaxing country-style picnic under majestic oaks in beautifully landscaped gardens at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Monday, 9 December, 2019 to Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Discover the vines and wines of La Petite Ferme!

Our #VineOrientation experience begins with an informative talk led by our Wine Guide through our vineyards.

La Petite Ferme Franschhoek

La Petite Ferme

Monday, 2 December, 2019 to Sunday, 31 May, 2020

Koelenhof Wine Cellar - Sorbet & Wine Pairing

Sorbet & Wine Pairing at Koelenhof Wine Cellar.

Koelenhof Wine Cellar Stellenbosch

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Thursday, 31 October, 2019 to Friday, 31 July, 2020

Dornier Bodega Restuarant

Join us at Dornier Bodega Restaurant from October 2019 to July 2020, for Rib Eye Steak or Norwegian Salmon and glass of Dornier wine for R260.00 per person.

Dornier Wines Stellenbosch

Thursday, 31 October, 2019 to Saturday, 1 August, 2020

Wine Tasting at Dornier

Join us for wine tasting at Dornier.

Dornier Wine Estate, Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 22 January, 2020 to Wednesday, 16 December, 2020

Wine & Tapas on Wednesdays

Wine & Tapas every Wednesday from 17h00 - 20h00 at 125 Main Road, Paarl.

Painted Wolf Wines Paarl

Painted Wolf Wines

Saturday, 25 January, 2020 to Thursday, 31 December, 2020

Celebrating the love of Art - a personal selection by Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg

As part of the fiftieth jubilee of La Motte’s Rupert ownership, owner Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg invites art-lovers to an exhibition of rare and important artworks that shares some favourite works from her collection as well as the family collection and allows insight into her love for art.

La Motte Franschhoek

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