What's on in the South African winelands

Saturday, 2 March, 2019 to Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Italian Festival at IDIOM

A taste of Italy returns to the countryside of Somerset West. A full weekend of activities is planned on Saturday 2nd and Sunday3rd of March 2019 at Idiom's spectacular Tasting Centre overlooking the Helderberg mountains and False Bay.

Idiom Vineyards, Bottega Family Estate: Da Capo Vineyards Sir Lowry's Pass, 7130 Helderberg

Friday, 22 February, 2019 Friday, 1 March, 2019 Friday, 8 March, 2019 Friday, 15 March, 2019 Friday, 22 March, 2019

Sunset Rouge Evenings at Alto Wine Estate

Every Friday untill end of March 2019, come raise your glass and join in the cheers as we toast to Sunset Rouge evenings at Alto Wine Estate.

Alto Estate Stellenbosch

Friday, 22 February, 2019 Friday, 1 March, 2019 Friday, 8 March, 2019 Friday, 15 March, 2019 Friday, 22 March, 2019

Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery Pizza Nights

Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery situated on the beautiful Spier Wine Farm is now serving pizza every Friday night.

Vadas Smokehouse, Spier Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Friday, 22 February, 2019 Friday, 29 March, 2019 Friday, 31 May, 2019 Friday, 26 July, 2019 Friday, 27 September, 2019

Hermanus Music Society Concerts at Bouchard Finlayson

Come and join us sitting between the Wine Barrels, listening to the music & sipping from the delicious Bouchard Finlayson Wines.

Bouchard Finlayson Overberg

Hermanus Music Society (David)

Friday, 22 February, 2019

Waterford Sunset Session

We invite you to bring a picnic & join us for an evening of live music with your family & friends.

Waterford Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Waterford Wine Estate

Friday, 22 February, 2019 Thursday, 28 February, 2019 Friday, 1 March, 2019

Live Latino Music - Thursdays and Fridays

Looking for something to do on a Thursday or Friday evening? Well, look no further! Join us at Nom Nom Eateries for an evening of salsa, jazz and good food every Thursday and Friday night from 7pm.

Nom Nom Eateries, c/o Main Road and Coronation Avenue, Somerset West, 7130, Cape Town Cape Town

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Saturday, 23 February, 2019 Saturday, 9 March, 2019

Top of the Hill Fun Walk

Join us on this relaxing Fun Walk on the farm, to the oldest existing Pinotage block in the world!

DeWaal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Saturday, 23 February, 2019 Saturday, 23 March, 2019

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, 23 February, 2019

Grande Provence Harvest Festival is a barrel of family fun

February is harvest time in the winelands and the perfect time for Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate to roll out the barrel for their annual Harvest Festival in Franschhoek on Saturday, 23 February 2019.

Grande Provence, Franschhoek Franschhoek

Grande Provence

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

Love is blind - Nom Nom Eateries

Wine lovers are invited to put their senses to the test in a fun blind tasting of 5 surprize wines.

Nom Nom Eateries Cape Town

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

Special Wine Tasting

Enjoy a tasting with our winemaker during the harvest time.

Jason's Hill Private Cellar Breedekloof

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

Our next Hanepoot picking will be from 23 February 2019

Our annual “Pick your own Hanepoot” will be from 23 Feb 2019.

Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar Garden Route

Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

The Middelvlei 100 Year Anniversary Harvest Celebration

To mark this most auspicious of occasions here on the farm, we are throwing a Harvest Celebration that promises fun for the whole family.

Middelvlei Wines

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

Music in the Garden by Muratie

Muratie Wine Estate, in partnerships with Iluminar Productions presents a summer music series, Music in the Garden. Lovers of Muratie and live music can look forward to an afternoon of wine, music and fantastic food. Concert dates are 23 February, 30 March and 27 April.

Muratie Wine Farm, Knorhoek/ R44, Koelenhof Stellenbosch

Saturday, 23 February, 2019

Restaurant Seven Simonsig Bubbly Brunch

Enjoy delicious brunch dishes paired with bottomless Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel. George Jardine and Brendan Thorncroft will delight the tastebuds with a variety of brunch treats. Bookings essential

Restaurant Seven, Shop 7, The Avenues, 1 Drama Street, Somerset West Helderberg

Saturday, 23 February, 2019 to Sunday, 24 February, 2019

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits is our most popular course. It will teach you about the key grape varieties grown around the world, the different styles of wine produced and the production of spirits and liqueurs. It will also introduce the Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting which will be followed when tasting each wine.

Dunkeld West, Johannesburg Gauteng

The International Wine Education Centre

Sunday, 24 February, 2019 Sunday, 31 March, 2019 Sunday, 28 April, 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, 24 February, 2019 Sunday, 3 March, 2019 Sunday, 10 March, 2019

Backsberg's 10th Annual Picnic Concerts presented by Cape Talk

Big names booked for Backsberg’s 2019 summer picnic concerts

Backsberg Estate Cellars, Simondium Rd, Paarl/Klapmuts Paarl

Sunday, 24 February, 2019 Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Summer Spitbraai in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

To braai or not to braai is never an option in sunny South Africa. South Africans can really braai anything, and it’s more than a meal, it is a tradition.

Le Pommier Stellenbosch

Sunday, 24 February, 2019

Constantia Fresh 2019

Tenth annual event.

Buitenverwachting Estate, Constantia Cape Town

Annareth Bolton

Sunday, 24 February, 2019

The Bestie Beers & Deborah Parlor - Marianne Wines

Join us on the 24th February 2019 for our second Sunday Win Set to the sounds of The Betsie Beers & Deborah Parlor !

Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Marianne Wine Estate

Sunday, 24 February, 2019

Discover Steenberg at Constantia Fresh

Discover the best of Steenberg when this beloved farm in the heart of South Africa’s oldest wine region, teams up with other top producers at the annual Constantia Fresh outdoor wine festival on Sunday, 24 February.

Steenberg Vineyards

Sunday, 24 February, 2019

Dont miss Groote Post's "Made with Love" February Country Market

Take a break, round up the family and head out to the country to join the Pentz family in the gardens at Groote Post for their February ‘Made with Love’ Country Market on Sunday 24th February between 10h00 and 15h00.

Groote Post Vineyards

Monday, 25 February, 2019

Somm 101 - SASA Level 2 Course

This course provides intermediate training for young sommeliers aspiring to go further and manage their own beverage programmes.

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

Monday, 25 February, 2019

Monday Night Magic at Middelvlei Wines

Joins us every Monday evening from 6pm for an authentic South African Braai at Middelvlei Winery where our very own Thandiswa will charm you with some Traditional songs as we relax into the evening.

Middelvlei Wines, Flamingo Road, Stellenbosch, 7600 Stellenbosch

Middelvlei Wines

Wednesday, 27 February, 2019 Wednesday, 6 March, 2019 Wednesday, 13 March, 2019 Wednesday, 20 March, 2019 Wednesday, 27 March, 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, 27 February, 2019 Wednesday, 27 March, 2019 Wednesday, 24 April, 2019 Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

Wine Wednesdays at the Breytenbach Sentrum

Come and join us for Wine Wednesdays at the Breytenbach Sentrum! - a unique opportunity to taste the wines and meet the people from a collection of our Wellington Wine Route producers.

Breytenbach Sentrum 14 Burger Street, 7654 Wellington, Western Cape Wellington

The People of the Wellington Wine Route

Monday, 29 October, 2018 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Savour sensory ecstasy with Idiom's Wine & Macaron Experience

Exquisite new summer pairing delights from November 2018 till end of February 2018

Idiom Wines Helderberg

Thursday, 1 November, 2018 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Stellenbosch Hills Fizz & Fudge Summer Pairing

Stellenbosch Hills launches its latest taste extravaganza

Corner of the R310 and Vlottenburg Road, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Hills

Saturday, 24 November, 2018 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Fruit pickings and leisurely lunches at De Krans this summer

Summer brings with it many wonderful things. Long lazy days at the pool, sipping ice cold cocktails, leisurely lunches and of course delectably sweet seasonal fruit. Look no further than De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp – currently TripAdvisor’s top destination to visit when in the region - for two of these summer sensations. During the months of November through to February De Krans invites visitors

De Krans Wines Klein Karoo

Tuesday, 15 January, 2019 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Sweet treats and Rosés

This year Anthonij Rupert Wyne turns Valentine’s Day into a month long celebration of love. During the month of February visitors to the estate, situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, are invited to enjoy a complimentary tasting of their Rosé wines.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate Franschhoek

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Monday, 28 January, 2019 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Boschendal Summer Music Picnics

Boschendal wine farm boasts some of the most picturesque views in the Cape Winelands, with dramatic mountain vistas visible from the lush lawns. So, it’s no surprise that the estate has become a popular picnic spot, as families and friends come together for a day out.

Pniel Road, R310, Groot Drakenstein, Cape Winelands. Private Bag X1, Pniel, 7680

Boschendal Estate

Friday, 1 February, 2019 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Discover Steenberg for the ultimate Valentine’s diversion

Steenberg Farm is playing cupid for the entire month of February with romantic encounters for couples across all the signature experiences at this beloved Constantia wine, restaurant and luxury boutique hotel destination.

Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, 7945. P.O. Box 224

Steenberg Vineyards

Monday, 4 February, 2019 to Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Boschendal Estate: Farm Tours

Join us for a complimentary guided tour offering rare personal insight into the history of the farm, regenerative farming practices and sustainable gardening.

Pniel Road, R310, Groot Drakenstein, Cape Winelands. Private Bag X1, Pniel, 7680

Boschendal Estate

Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Unwined & Dine with Meerlust Estate

The iconic President Hotel has relaunched its Unwined & Dine series for 2019 with a presidential pairing bringing together the best of the Cape’s wine estates and delicious, seasonal dishes from the hotel’s acclaimed Executive Chef.

4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town 8001, South Africa Cape Town

Wednesday, 27 February, 2019 to Friday, 1 March, 2019

Design Indaba Conference 2019

Design Indaba 2019 - design activism and creativity takes center stage with Droga, Wong, Laarman, Selldorf and Kahiu.

Artscape Theatre, Cape Town / D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001 Cape Town

Friday, 1 March, 2019 Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Workshop: Pumpkin fun day

Join your own kids for some pumpkin fun!

Babylonstoren Paarl

Friday, 1 March, 2019 to Saturday, 2 March, 2019

GETWINE Wine Sale at Canto Winery in Durbanville

Januworry and Februscary has come and gone and it is time to take this year on with full glasses of wine. And what better way to do that than at GETWINE’s first 2019 wine sale at Canto Winery next to Meerendal on the Vissershok Road?

Canto Wines, Vissershok Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town Cape Town

Susan de Swardt

Saturday, 2 March, 2019 Wednesday, 6 March, 2019 Sunday, 21 April, 2019

Picnics and live music @ Allee Bleue Estate

What better way to enjoy summer in the Cape Winelands than to relax in the shade of old oak trees with one of two picnic options at Allée Bleue.

Allée Bleue Estate, Intersection R45 and R310, Franschhoek 0

Allee Bleue Estate

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Muratie Harvest Festival - SOLD OUT

Join us for a day of celebrating good food, fine wine and great company. Enjoy live music performed by the ever popular Kitchen Jammin Blues Band, tractor rides through the vineyard and old-fashioned grape stomping.

Knorhoek Road/ R44, Koelenhof Stellenbosch

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Paarl Harvest Celebration at Boland Cellar

Harvest fun at Boland Cellar during the Annual Paarl Harvest Celebration!

Boland Cellar, Paarl, Western Cape Paarl

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

O my Folk!

Met Koos Kombuis, Herman Kleinhans, Bottomless Coffee Band en Johrné van Huyssteen. Musiekregie deur Matthys Maree.

Rietvallei wine estate Robertson

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Perdeberg Wines Paarl Harvest Celebration

Perdeberg Wine Cellar is hosting its Annual Harvest Celebration ...

Off R44, Voor-Paardeberg Road, Windmeul,Paarl Paarl

Giovanni Hoffman

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Comedy in the Vines - Spier

This summer,put your feet up on the Werf lawn at Spier and enjoy an hour-long comedy show presented by one of South Africa’s most instantly recognisable stand-up comedians, Nik Rabinowitz.

Spier Farm Kitchen Stellenbosch

Spier Wine Farm

Friday, 25 January, 2019 to Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Seven Fires Asado at Le Grand Domaine

For one month only: Enjoy a seven course dinner prepared on seven fires by acclaimed Argentinian chef Alberto Quiroga.

Le Grand Domaine, Devon Valley Rd, Devon Valley Stellenbosch

Friday, 1 March, 2019 to Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Hands-on Harvest 2019

The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to host its 11th Hands-on Harvest festival. This down-to-earth Autumn celebration takes place 1 - 3 March 2019 and offers families a chance to experience the magic of harvest.

Robertson Wine Valley Robertson

Beatrix Galloway

Saturday, 2 March, 2019 to Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Italian Festival at IDIOM

A taste of Italy returns to the countryside of Somerset West. A full weekend of activities is planned on Saturday 2nd and Sunday3rd of March 2019 at Idiom's spectacular Tasting Centre overlooking the Helderberg mountains and False Bay.

Idiom Vineyards, Bottega Family Estate: Da Capo Vineyards Sir Lowry's Pass, 7130 Helderberg

Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Elgin Vintners Summer Sunday

If you were unable to attend previous Summer Sundays at Elgin Vintners, do not despair the next event is happening on 3 March 2019!

Elgin Vintners, Appletiser Road Elgin

Sunday, 3 March, 2019

Hazendal Jazz Club

Hazendal Wine Estate will yet again be transformed into a swinging Jazz Club where the smooth sounds of the best South African and international jazz musicians will fill our fine-dining, Avant-Garde Restaurant.

Hazendal Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Hazendal Estate

Monday, 4 March, 2019

ASI Exam

Want to be counted among the best in the world?

Wednesday, 6 March, 2019

Workshop: Working with meat

Join us for a meat demonstration.

Babylonstoren Paarl

Wednesday, 6 March, 2019

Café del Sol presents : A night at the Italian Opera - Morgenster Estate

Save the date for a night at the operetta - Café del Sol Botanico in collaboration with The Gaabo Motho Tenors and Morgenster Estate will be hosting a magical evening of superb cuisine, opera music and fine wine on the evening of Wednesday, 6 March 2019.

Café del Sol Botanico, Bryanston Gauteng

Morgenster Estate

Thursday, 7 March, 2019 Thursday, 4 April, 2019

Simonsig First Fizzday

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

Thursday, 7 March, 2019

Longridge Langtafel

Longridge Wine Estate will host their annual Langtafel event on 7 March 2019; as much a celebration of the harvest which takes place during the same time as of food, wine and friends.

Longridge Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Longridge Wine Estate

Friday, 8 March, 2019

Wine Concepts Craft Drinks Festival

The craft-drinks revolution remains in full swing. With this in mind we’ll be hosting our second Craft Festival in Cape Town where we’ll be showcasing a fine selection of diverse and refreshing Beers & Ciders as well as creative Spirits including Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Brandy, Absinthe, Grappa, Vermouth and mixers etc.

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

Karen Glanfield

Friday, 2 November, 2018 to Friday, 29 March, 2019

Summer Sundowners at Hidden Valley Wines

Hidden Valley Wines, situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, offers a wine, dine & art experience of exceptional quality.

Annandale Road Stellenbosch

Mariëtte Ferreira

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

Friday, 1 February, 2019 to Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Witness all the Jordan cellar action with a Harvest Tour Experience

Get a first-hand view of the behind the scenes action in the cellar, during this amazing time of year, on the estate.

Jordan Wine Estate, Kloof Road, Vlottenberg, P.O. Box 12592, Die Boord Stellenbosch

Jordan Wine Estate

Monday, 4 February, 2019 to Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Old Grenache Vines, Old Grenache Families, NEW Grenache Tastes

The mountain vineyards of Piekenierskloof are known to produce outstanding Grenache grapes sourced from Dryland bush vines planted between 1968 and 1988.

Piekenierskloof pass, just off the N7 on your way to Citrusdal.

Piekenierskloof Tasting Room

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

Friday, 1 February, 2019 to Friday, 12 April, 2019

The La Motte Harvest Experience – A Celebration Of Winelands Traditions

Whether you get up early to be in the vineyards for cool morning grape picking, stay up late for cellar pump-overs or just enjoy the mosbolletjies baked from the fermenting grape juice, the energy of harvest time in the Winelands is hard to resist. At La Motte, we invite you to share in the excitement with our annual Harvest Experience.

La Motte Wine Estate Franschhoek

Friday, 28 December, 2018 to Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

Hazendal Dacha Picnics

Seasonal ingredients. Pure relaxation for friends and family.

Hazendal Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Carina Diedericks-Hugo

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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