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Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

Wine & Food Tourism Conference 2019

Wine & Food Tourism Conference, now in its fourth year, is set to take place at the Spier wine estate in Stellenbosch on 18 September. Its impressive panel of local and international speakers will centre their respective topics on the theme of 'Trends in Wine & Food Tourism'.

Spier, R310 Baden Powell Rd, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Friday, 23 August, 2019 to Saturday, 24 August, 2019

A grand opening: Nederburg unlocks its vault of vintage treasures

Nederburg invites wine lovers to visit its beautiful farm in Paarl on 23 and 24 August, to personally choose and purchase from an exciting selection of rare vintage and limited-release wines, when it opens its “vintage vault” to the public.

Old Barrel Cellar, Nederburg Wines, Sonstraal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl Paarl

Nederburg Wines

Saturday, 24 August, 2019

Diemersfontein Pinotage On Tap, Live Music and Wine - Johannesburg

Pinotage On Tap, or “POT” as it’s fondly become known, started off (15 years ago) as a simple little party on the farm in honour of our fabulous (and famous) Coffee Chocolate Pinotage, (the Original one) produced by the award-winning wine estate, Diemersfontein Wines in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa.

The Leriba Hotel End Street 245 Centurion Gauteng

Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate

Saturday, 24 August, 2019

Winter Warmer Curry & Wine Lunch at Vondeling - Paarl

Warming curries are the ideal food partner for cold winter days. Just like a warm cup of soup, curries are the perfect warm-up dish for rainy and cold Cape winters. And what better way than to enjoy them with wine!

57 Voor-Paardeberg, Vondeling Wines Paarl

Vondeling Wines

Friday, 23 August, 2019 to Sunday, 25 August, 2019

Garagiste Winemaking Short Course

The Garagiste Winemaking Course of Stellenbosch University has established itself over the past twelve years as the premium winemaking short course for people interested in producing quality small-scale wines in the comfort of their homes.

JH Neethling building, Victoria street, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Sunday, 25 August, 2019

Delheim Jazz & Fondue Sundays

There's nothing like a little jazz to warm the cockles of your heart. So, get your fix this winter at Delheim wine estate's popular Jazz & Fondue that runs from June 23 to August 25.

info@delheim.com

Sunday, 25 August, 2019

Ayama Artichokes Festival 2019

becoming an annual appointment for those loving good food and healthy artichokes. We are working on a tasty and sparkling program to deliver an unforgettable day to be spent with family and friends.

Ayama Wines, Slent Farms Voor Paardeberg Road Windmeul Paarl

Sunday, 25 August, 2019

Marianne Sunday Wine Set - Loki Rothman

We are proud to announce our next Sunday Wine Set - Loki Rothman join us on 25 August for fun filled Sunday with wine, tapas and music.

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Sunday, 25 August, 2019 Sunday, 29 September, 2019 Sunday, 27 October, 2019 Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Don't miss Groote Post's August Country Marked

Groote Post are re-opening their popular country markets for the new season. First up is the August Country Market on Sunday 25th August (from 10h00 until 15h00), followed by monthly markets on 29 September, 27 October (Country Run), 24 November and 15 December (Christmas Market).

Groote Post Vineyards

Monday, 26 August, 2019

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 Cellar Worcester

Tuesday, 27 August, 2019

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 Co-Op, Constitution Street Robertson

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019

Final Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg's Bistro Sixteen82

Join Steenberg’s winter grand finale and tuck into fabulous reds and hearty comfort food at the Red Wine Rendezvous at Bistro Sixteen82 on Wednesday, 28 August 2019.

Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai Cape Town

Bistro Sixteen82

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 Wednesday, 4 September, 2019 Wednesday, 11 September, 2019 Wednesday, 18 September, 2019 Wednesday, 25 September, 2019

Painted Wolf Wine and Tapas on Wednesdays

Visitors to this weekly event can choose between tasting the wines of the day or opt for a glass of wine to enjoy. Tapas is available from Sit Café with the menu changing each week.

Painted Wolf Wines Tasting room at 125 Main Road, Paarl Paarl

Painted Wolf Wines

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019

Hazendal Jazz Club - 28 August 2019

Hazendal Wine Estate’s popular Jazz Club is proudly hosting an evening celebrating the best of jazz and popular classical music.

Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, Hazendal Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019

Paarl - Wine & Tapas Wednesday - with live music by Newton

Wine, tapas and song at Wine & Tapas Wednesdays.

Painted Wolf Wine bar, tasting & sales venue 125 Main Road Paarl Paarl

Painted Wolf Wines

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019

Wine Down Wednesdays - Live Music Evenings at Neethlingshof

For the perfect mid-week break, ‘wine’ down, relax and recharge with Neethlingshof’s Live Music Wednesdays.

Neethlingshof Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Neethlingshof Wine Tasting Centre

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 Wednesday, 11 September, 2019 Wednesday, 18 September, 2019 Wednesday, 2 October, 2019 Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

Du Toitskloof Wines Present Wine Wednesdays

Come and join our team on Wine Wednesdays, when our winemakers host short, formal but intimate in-house tastings and share the science and art behind their craft - one wine at a time.

Du Toitskloof Breedekloof

Du Toitskloof Winery

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Winetech Study Group - Vredendal - 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

Namaqua Wines Olifants River

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Winetech Study Group - Vredendal - 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

Namaqua Wines Olifants River

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Life is Grape

Life is short, so take a half day off and join us for an afternoon Wine Tasting with Val du Charron.

82 Main road, Walmer Wellington

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Book now for Annual Mares and Foals Walks at Avontuur

One of the best times of the year at Avontuur Estate is from August till December when the new foals are born and a few weeks later, are free to run around the paddocks in the care of their mothers.

Avontuur Estate

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

Taste the Helderberg

In celebration of the advent of spring, Stellenbosch Wine Routes will be hosting a sensory showcase of one of its famous wine wards, Helderberg, at the elegant Cavalli Estate on Thursday 29 August.

Cavalli Estate, R44, 7130 Somerset West, Western Cape Helderberg

Thursday, 29 August, 2019 Friday, 30 August, 2019

Cabernet, Cheese & Charcuterie specials at Jordan

Soak up the last of the winter sun, on the terrace, at Jordan Wine Estate to celebrate International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August.

Jordan Wine Estate, Kloof Road, Vlottenberg Stellenbosch

Jordan Wine Estate

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019 to Friday, 30 August, 2019

Bellevue Winter Lunch Special

Bellevue Winter Lunch special: Gourmet Woodfired Pizza & glass of Shiraz 2018 for ONLY R115

Bellevue Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Suzanne Coetzee

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019 to Friday, 30 August, 2019

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate Accommodation Special

Winter Warmer Special from 1 May 2019 – 30 August 2019.

Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa Wellington

Wellington Tourism

Monday, 10 June, 2019 to Friday, 30 August, 2019

Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery Winter Special

Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery situated on the beautiful Spier Wine Farm will run their Winter Special until 30 August.

Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery, Spier Stellenbosch

Spier Wine Farm

Friday, 5 July, 2019 to Friday, 30 August, 2019

Marianne Winter Special 2019

Marianne winter package.

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Friday, 30 August, 2019

Boek, Brood, Sop en Wyn - Du Toitskloof Winery

5 Skrywers. 5 Onderhoude. 30 Aug 19h00 - 21h30

Du Toitskloof Winery Breedekloof

Du Toitskloof Winery

Friday, 30 August, 2019

Middelvlei Springtime Burgers & Beats

Spring is almost here and although the days still have a slight chill to them, Winter is without a doubt a thing of the past. To celebrate the start of a new season Middelvlei Wines in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands will be hosting their popular Burgers & Beats evening on Friday, 30 August (from 5pm).

Middelvlei Wines Stellenbosch

Middelvlei Wines

Monday, 1 April, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Seven Sisters food and wine pairing

From the fresh Ocean of Paternoster, the home town of the Seven Sisters to the table of the seven Sisters Vineyards in Stellenbosch.

Seven Sisters, 468/132 Welmoed Road, off Annandale Road, Lynedoch Stellenbosch

Seven Sisters Vineyards

Monday, 6 May, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Jordan Wine Estate's Winter Charity Drive

Swap your old clothes for selected Jordan wines from 6 May 2019 until the end of August, or until stocks last!

Jordan Wine Estate

Friday, 31 May, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Winter Warmer Special at Val du Charron

Avoid disappointment and make your booking.

Bovlei Road, Wellington, P.O. Box 890, 7654

The Spa @ Val du Charron

Friday, 31 May, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Koelenhof Wine Cellar Wine and Soup Pairing

Winter is upon us, which means that it’s time for Koelenhof to start serving our Wine & Soup promotion again!

koelenhof Wine Cellar Stellenbosch

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Saturday, 1 June, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Spier’s Warm Winter Vegetarian Tasting

When the mercury drops and the rain clouds gather, the soup ladle and the wine glass are the best of friends.

Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Rd Stellenbosch

Spier Wine Farm

Monday, 1 July, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Cheese Fondue, Ciabatta and Glühwein at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Keep the chilly blues at bay with our New Winter Tastings: Cheese Fondue, Ciabatta and Glühwein and enjoy a spectacular day out at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Wednesday, 3 July, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

A brand new tasting room experience at Elgin Vintners, Elgin

Fancy some wine and sweet indulgence...? Well look no further because we have recently launched a brand new tasting experience at our Elgin-based tasting room!

Elgin Vintners, Appletiser Road Elgin

Saturday, 6 July, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Soup and Shiraz at Elgin Vintners

Homemade mushroom soup with ciabatta and a glass of Elgin Vintners Shiraz daily at the Elgin Vintners tasting room.

Elgin Vintners, Appletiser Road Elgin

Wednesday, 17 July, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Salt at Paul Cluver - Winter Offer

Salt at Paul Cluver invite you to cosy up to their irresistible wine-paired winter offer this season.

Paul Cluver Wine Estate Elgin

Paul Cluver Wine Estate

Thursday, 18 July, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Winter Warmers at Perdeberg Cellars

Over the last couple of years, following Perdeberg Cellar’s wine and platter pairing success, they have now launched their own restaurant called Eat @ Perdeberg.

Eat @ Perdeberg, Vryguns Farm, Windmeul Paarl

Perdeberg Wines

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

Mother-daughter getaway to Spier Wine Farm

Spier, the historic Stellenbosch farm, is offering the perfect opportunity for a spot of mother-daughter bonding with an exclusive one-night getaway.

Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Rd Stellenbosch

Spier Wine Farm

Thursday, 29 August, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019
Sunday, 1 September, 2019

Mercury Wine Week

This is KZN’s largest and most premier wine show. Showcasing over 80 suppliers and hosting around 4000 visitors annually.

Greyville Convention Centre, Durban. KwaZulu Natal

Simonsig Wine Estate

Friday, 30 August, 2019 to Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Capegate Craft Beer Festival

Capegate Shopping Centre is excited to present their craft beer festival on 30 and 31 August 2019.

Entrance 6, Cape Gate Shopping Centre, Cnr Okavango & de Bron Rd, Brackenfell, Cape Town Cape Town

Cape Gate Cape Gate Shopping Centre

Saturday, 31 August, 2019

Grande Provence celebrating women this August with phenomenal events

Grande Provence is embracing women throughout August with a host of unforgettable events and special offers in honour of all sisters, mothers, wives and daughters.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Thursday, 2 May, 2019 to Sunday, 1 September, 2019

Painted Wolf - Pay it Forward campaign at Choo Choo Junction - Johannesburg

Every time you order our wines by the bottle or glass at Choo Choo Junction, 10% of the purchase price will be donated to the Johannesburg Wildlife Vet.

57, 4th avenue, Linden Johannesburg Gauteng

Painted Wolf Wines

Friday, 2 August, 2019 to Sunday, 1 September, 2019

Winter Warmer Soup & Wine Weekend

Join us for Winter Warmer Soup & Wine weekends during August 2019.

Mellasat Vineyards, Keerweder Road,Klein Drakenstein, Paarl Paarl

Saturday, 31 August, 2019 to Sunday, 1 September, 2019

The Chocolate Festival 2019

Chocolate, chocolate and even more chocolate! That’s what you are guaranteed to find at this year’s Chocolate Festival. Heaven for any sweet tooth fanatics, this two-day chocolate extravaganza takes place over the weekend of 31 August and 1 September (10am to 4pm daily) at The Woodmill in Stellenbosch.

The Woodmill Stellenbosch

DnA Events & Festivals

Sunday, 1 September, 2019 Saturday, 5 October, 2019

Wild boar Trails at Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

The Wild Boar Trails start and finish at Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate.

Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa Wellington

Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Sunday, 1 September, 2019

WineFest South Africa 2019

WineFest South Africa launches this year and brings together a crowd of South Africa’s most respected winemakers, in East London, for this exceptional wine event.

The Yard 89&1/2 Worship Street London, EC2A 2BF

Sunday, 1 September, 2019

Steenberg Vineyards annual trail run

Raise a glass of Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc with Steenberg Vineyards at their annual spring trail run which winds its way through undulating Constantia vines on Sunday, 1 September 2019.

Steenberg Vineyards

Monday, 2 September, 2019

Craft Beer Masterclass with Lucy Corne - SASA

Join SASA and topic expert Lucy Corne for an intense 4 hour delve into the topic of beer, learn how to assess different styles and taste regularly occurring defects.

SASA, The Woodmill Lifestyle Centre, Devon Vallei, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

South African Sommelier Association

Tuesday, 3 September, 2019

Game of Wines

Join our Host Eben Bezuidenhoud in the Taproom for an evening with some lightly macerated and ever so pretty Rosé wines. Enjoy a welcome wine, 8 blind tastings, bread nibbles from the bakery & some stimulating questions and to refine your experience of this fine ferment.

Hoghouse Brewing Company,Technosquare, 42 Morningside Street, N'dabeni Cape Town

Andrew Williams

Friday, 6 September, 2019 Friday, 4 October, 2019 Friday, 1 November, 2019 Friday, 6 December, 2019

Phuza Friday Chillaz at Seven Sisters

Pick your spot on the stoop or on our beautiful garden and pamper yourself from our Seven Sisters selection of wines, while our home cooking food is available on offer for sale.

Seven Sisters Welmoed Road, off Annandale Road, Lynedoch Stellenbosch

Seven Sisters Vineyards

Friday, 6 September, 2019

Winelands Yoga Retreat at Marianne Wine Estate in Stellenbosch

We are hosting our 2nd Yoga Retreat in September! If you ever imagined yourself isolated from the world then this is it..

Marianne Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Friday, 6 September, 2019

Friday Night Market - Boschendal Estate

The Friday Night Market is back, bigger and better than before! Expect new stalls, new food offerings, fun family activities and a special vibe.

The Werf area, Restaurant Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Friday, 6 September, 2019

Wine Concepts The Grape Escape Unusual Wine Festival

Following the huge success of Wine Concepts inaugural festival last year, we are incredibly excited to invite you to “Escape the Norm” and join our second exclusive The Grape Escape Unusual Wine Festival at The Vineyard Hotel on 6th September.

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

Karen Glanfield

Tuesday, 3 September, 2019 to Saturday, 7 September, 2019

Treat your tastebuds to Franschhoek Cellar's August restaurant special

Visit Franschhoek Cellar this August, and you will be treated to a sumptuous pairing with one of Chef Karin's best-loved dishes.

R45, Franschhoek Main Road, Franschhoek Cellar Franschhoek

Franschhoek Cellar

Saturday, 7 September, 2019

Creation at Vino Venison Festival

Join us for the 1st ever Vino Venison festival.

Bona Bona Game Lodge

Saturday, 7 September, 2019

SING! brings Ndlovu Youth Choir to Cape Town

South Africa’s newest choir sensation is coming all the way from Limpopo to entertain their Cape Town fans. The Ndlovu Youth Choir, whose performances in America's Got Talent (AGT) are taking the world by storm, will join a select group of internationally acclaimed South African choirs for the SING! Choir Extravaganza in the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on Saturday 7 September 2019.

Grand West Casino Cape Town

Wednesday, 31 July, 2019 to Saturday, 28 September, 2019

Wine & Dine Dinner-for-Two

Wine & Dine Dinner-for-Two - every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Evening until the end of September 2019

The Restaurant at Neethlingshof, Neethlingshof Wine Estate, Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7600 Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019 to Monday, 30 September, 2019

Escape to the farm with Spier’s new Winter package

Winter is Spier’s secret season - a time for slowing down. Hibernate by the fire in your cosy hotel room. Watch the oak leaves fall on the Werf. Enjoy lungsful of crisp, clean air as you stroll by the river or cycle through pastures. Feast on farm-to-table food matched with beautiful wines.

Spier Wine Farm Stellenbosch

Thursday, 2 May, 2019 to Monday, 30 September, 2019

Kleine Zalze Terroir Winter Special 2019

Terroir has announced these two very special offerings for the upcoming Winter season. Make sure you’ve made your reservation!

Kleine Zalze, Die Boord Strand Road (R44) Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Wines

Wednesday, 8 May, 2019 to Monday, 30 September, 2019

Embrace the cold with The Restaurant at Jordan

Visit The Restaurant at Jordan in Stellenbosch this winter to take advantage of either their Tuesday - Friday lunch special or their 5 course evening pairing menu.

Jordan Wine Estate, Kloof Road, Vlottenberg Stellenbosch

The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine

Monday, 1 July, 2019 to Monday, 30 September, 2019

Chocolate and Wine Pairing

Eikendal wine estate pair three red wines and 3 different chocolates. The pairing started around one month ago, following lengthy tastings of the wine and discussions with an artisan chocolatier on how best to enhance or soften flavours in the young wines.

Eikendal - Wine Tasting Centre Helderberg

Friday, 25 January, 2019 to Friday, 27 December, 2019

Friday Sundowners at Benguela Cove

Welcome every weekend with sundowners at Benguela Cove!

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Monday, 12 August, 2019 to Sunday, 29 December, 2019

Winter special from Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate - The Italian Experience

Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate is offering a glimpse into Italian culinary culture with a newly launched Italian experience. Situated in Somerset West, Morgenster produces award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, Italian cultivars and extra virgin olive oil.

Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Vergelegen Avenue, Off Lourensford Rd, Somerset West Stellenbosch

Morgenster Estate

Friday, 9 August, 2019 to Sunday, 12 January, 2020

Visit our current at exhibition at La Motte - "Land Rewoven"

Land Rewoven comprises a considered body of work by MJ Lourens in conversation with selected paintings of JH Pierneef from the La Motte Museum collection. The inspiration for this exhibition lies in recontextualising Pierneef’s well-known oeuvre within a contemporary dialogue.

La Motte Museum Franschhoek

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

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