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Wednesday, 15 January, 2020

Chenin Party 2020

With ocean view decks, beach area and the charm of the bustling Cape Town city vibe, the Grand Africa Café and Beach is the perfect spot for the guests to experience the lure of South African Chenin Blanc! The party will celebrate this heritage grape and the diversity of South African Chenin Blanc.

The Grand Café and Beach Cape Town

Thursday, 5 December, 2019 to Sunday, 8 December, 2019

2 for 1 Sundowners - Mont Rochelle

Watch the sunset and enjoy 2 for 1 on all drinks from our bar menu every day from 17h00 - 19h00.

Mont Rochelle Dassenberg Road Franschhoek

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards

Saturday, 7 December, 2019 to Sunday, 8 December, 2019
Saturday, 14 December, 2019 to Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus at Benguela Cove

Meet Santa Claus at Benguela Cove - gifts and personalised photo with Santa included. The little ones have been waiting for this all year: to experience the excitement of Christmas.

R43 Bot River Lagoon Walker Bay, Benguela Cove Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Sunday, 8 December, 2019

Somerset Fresh Fine Wine and Food Festival

Constantia's favourite garden party, Constantia Fresh, is bringing its popular annual fine food and wine festival across the bay to Somerset West to welcome their own version of Fresh this summer.

Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Somerset West Stellenbosch

Annareth Bolton

Sunday, 8 December, 2019 Saturday, 21 December, 2019

Jazz by Sincere Swing - Peter Falke

Free music – Jazz by Sincere Swing will take place on the following dates for this year and then I will follow with more dates. Booking essential.

Peter Falke Wines Stellenbosch

Peter Falke Wines

Sunday, 8 December, 2019 Sunday, 15 December, 2019 Sunday, 22 December, 2019 Sunday, 29 December, 2019

Bubbly Brunch Every Sunday at Benguela Cove

Start your Sunday’s feeling great with a complimentary glass of our Joie De Vivre MCC when you order from our brunch menu.

Moody Lagoon- Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate | R43 Hermanus Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Thursday, 12 December, 2019

Boschendal Full Moon Picnic with The Nomadic Orchestra

Come and enjoy an evening on the moonlit Rhone Rose Garden lawn while listening to a live performance by the Nomadic Orchestra.

Boschendal (Rhone Homestead Restuarant) Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Friday, 13 December, 2019 Friday, 20 December, 2019 Friday, 27 December, 2019

Mont Rochelle - Braai lunches

Nothing says summer vibes like the sounds of a sizzling barbecue, so turn up the heat and join us in MIKO for a quintessential South African braai feast.

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards Franschhoek

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards

Friday, 13 December, 2019 Friday, 20 December, 2019 Friday, 27 December, 2019 Friday, 3 January, 2020 Friday, 10 January, 2020

Sunset Rouge Evenings At Alto Wine Estate

Every Friday we present the greatest show on planet earth - the sunset. To celebrate this magnificent natural occurrence, we’ve enlisted the help of some of South Africa’s top musos for a series of Sunset Rouge Evenings throughout summer, running until 31 January 2020.

Alto Estate Stellenbosch

Friday, 13 December, 2019 Friday, 20 December, 2019 Friday, 27 December, 2019

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

Tuesday, 10 December, 2019 to Saturday, 14 December, 2019

Wonderdal at Hazendal Holiday Kids Club

Join us to explore the wonders of Wonderdal and the beauty of the Hazendal farm for an exciting Holiday adventure.

Hazendal Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Hazendal Wine Estate

Saturday, 14 December, 2019

Des: Nataniel Concert at Paul Cluver Wine Estate

Join Natani?I and band live in concert with their merry mix of music and stories as they make a welcome return to the amphitheatre.

Paul Cluver Wine Estate Elgin

Paul Cluver Wine Estate

Saturday, 14 December, 2019

Bubbly and Gin Summer Festival 2019

Now in its 3rd year the spectacular "Bubbly & Gin Summer Festival" is where you want to be on the 14th December 2019.

Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand Cape Town Cape Town

Atlantic Beach Country Club

Saturday, 14 December, 2019

W4 - Gin and Botanicals Practical Workshop

A fun day learning how to make gin using botanicals ... and then make it!

Koelenhof Wine Cellar Stellenbosch

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Saturday, 14 December, 2019 Saturday, 4 January, 2020

Saturday Spritz & Slushy at Du Toitskloof Wines

For season we’re doing Saturday Spritz and Wine Slushy!

Ou Meul Bakery, Du Toitskloof Breedekloof

Du Toitskloof Winery

Saturday, 14 December, 2019 Saturday, 4 January, 2020 Saturday, 7 March, 2020 Saturday, 4 April, 2020

At home with Benguela Cove: Winemaker Luncheon Series

It has been a stellar year for Benguela Cove Wines and who better to tell the story than the cellar master himself: Johann Fourie.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Saturday, 14 December, 2019

Seven Sisters Wine & Crayfish Festival

Seven Sisters Vineyards will be hosting their very first Wine & Crayfish Festival in the Welmoed Valley of Stellenbosch this December.

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

Seven Sisters Vineyards

Saturday, 14 December, 2019

Winemakers Lunch at Benguela Cove

Winemakers Lunch, Vineyard Tours and Wine Tastings in the heart of the Waker Bay Cape Winelands at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Enhance your insights into winemaking and viticulture with award-winning winemaker Johann Fourie. Whilst enjoying a fabulous lunch and delicious wines.

Moody Lagoon- Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate | R43 Hermanus Overberg

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Friday, 13 December, 2019 to Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Gabrielskloof Favourite Things Market

Chic newcomers join annual favourites at this stylish country market

Gabrielskloof Estate outside Bot River Overberg

Gabrielskloof Estate

Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Don't miss Groote Post's Country Market

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

Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Radio Kalahari Orkes at Elgin Vintners

Radio Kalahari Orkes will be performing live at Elgin Vintners wine farm in the picturesque Elgin Valley on Sunday 15 December 2019.

Elgin Vintners, Appletiser Road Elgin

Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Botlokwa Food & Wine Festival

A platform for local chefs to showcase their culinary skills, learn about pairing food with the right type of wine, an opportunity to network and make acquaintances prior to the festive season and to experience a red carpet moment whilst listening to some live band music.

Lemba Lodge, Botlokwa Village, Polokwane Gauteng

Saturday, 14 December, 2019 to Monday, 16 December, 2019

Festive Bistro & Wine Weekend

Let's get Festive at Mellasat Vineyards with Festive Bistro & Wine weekend on 14th – 16th December 2019.

Mellasat Vineyards, Keerweder Road,Klein Drakenstein, Paarl Paarl

Gizelle or Elzaan

Monday, 16 December, 2019

Early Christsmas lunch at Hilda's kitchen

join us for an early Christsmas lunch at Hilda's kitchen and stock up on Groote Post rare vintage wines.

Groote Post Vineyards Swartland

Groote Post Vineyards

Tuesday, 17 December, 2019 Monday, 23 December, 2019 Friday, 17 January, 2020

Mack & Miller at Boschendal

Come join Mack & Miller at the weekly Boschendal Werf Picnic for an afternoon of your favourite acoustic covers. See you there!

Pniel Road, R310, Groot Drakenstein Boschendal Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Tuesday, 17 December, 2019 Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Christmas Carols at Bouchard Finlayson

Iconic piano recital at Bouchard Finlayson in aid of the Hermanus Cancer Fund

Bouchard Finlayson Overberg

Bouchard Finlayson

Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 to Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Wine & Tapas on Wednesdays

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

Painted Wolf Wines Paarl

Painted Wolf Wines

Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Mossel Bay Food and Wine Festival

Mossel Bay Food and Wine Festival - 18 December 2019

Bahia Bleu Restaurant & Lounge - Diaz Hotel & Resort Garden Route

Diaz Hotel & Resort

Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Hazendal Jazz Club - December 2019

Hazendal Wine Estate’s hit Jazz Club is proud to host the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year 2020, Sisonke Xonti, at our last jazz event for this year.

Hazendal Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Hazendal Wine Estate

Thursday, 19 December, 2019

Jesse Clegg at Franschhoek Cellar

Jesse Clegg brings the heat with new single and tour, LET IT BURN. Platinum-selling artist, Jesse Clegg, is bursting back on the music scene with his much-anticipated new single, ‘Let It Burn’.

Franschhoek Cellar Franschhoek

Franschhoek Cellar

Friday, 20 December, 2019

Boschendal Christmas Night Market

Join the festive vibe at our special Christmas Night Market. Shop local gifts, festive farm boxes, living Christmas trees and much more, 20 December 2019 at 18h00-21h00 with live entertainment from Newton & Co

Boschendal Estate Franschhoek

Boschendal Estate

Tuesday, 17 December, 2019 to Saturday, 21 December, 2019

Spier’s Festive Workshops for children and adults

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own wreath, greeting cards, mosaic or upcycled tree decorations? Want to serve a winning punch or be able to create your very own delicious flavoured salts and oils for the kitchen?

Spier, R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Saturday, 21 December, 2019

Seekoeirivier Wine Festival

The 10th Annual Seekoeirivier Wine Festival promises to be the best one ever!

6330 Paradise Beach, Eastern Cape, South Africa Eastern Cape

Happy Hippo - Seekoeirivier

Sunday, 22 December, 2019

Christmas Carols at Vondeling

Please join us for a Christmas Carols service in Vondeling's St. Clement's chapel on Sunday 22 December, with Rev Ewald Moerman.

Vondeling Wines Paarl

Vondeling Wines

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, 4 October, 2019 to Tuesday, 31 December, 2019

Anton Karstel exhibition at Saronsberg

Anton Karstel will be exhibiting a collection of his work in the gallery for 3 months which will be ready by the 50 year earthquake commemoration weekend which is also the Tulbagh Arts Festival. There will be no official opening and guests are welcome to visit the gallery during our opening times.

Saronsberg Tulbagh

Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 to Tuesday, 31 December, 2019

Bergsig Estate Munch bowl

Munch bowl: Edible bowl filled with traditional bobotie and a glass of Gewürztraminer 2019 for R50.

Bergsig Estate Worcester

Thursday, 14 November, 2019 to Tuesday, 31 December, 2019

Tantalizing Tea and Cocktail Pairings offer a heavenly experience

Tea, Cocktail and Mocktail Pairings with the Day Time and Evening Experience run from Tuesday to Sunday at lunchtime and from Tuesday to Saturday at dinner time.

Quoin Rock Stellenbosch

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

Visit our current art 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

Sunday, 8 December, 2019 to Sunday, 19 January, 2020

Annual Spier Light Art Is Back With Opening Nigth Performances!

Inspiring performances to celebrate the launch of Spier Light Art. The popular annual Spier Light Art will be presented again from 8 December 2019 to 19 January 2020. Each night, visitors will experience a dazzling array of light and sound artworks throughout this historic Stellenbosch farm.

Spier, R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Sunday, 8 December, 2019 to Sunday, 19 January, 2020

Spier light art packages

The annual Spier Light Art transforms Spier into a night-time wonderland from 8 December 2019 to 19 January 2020.

Spier, R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Sunday, 20 October, 2019 to Sunday, 2 February, 2020

MyRun at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate

We are excited to bring you our myrun event at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, every Sunday morning. Our timed running events are free and bring like-minded people together, regardless of level of fitness and open to everyone including kids and leashed pets!

Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate

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

Friday, 1 November, 2019 to 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

Wednesday, 27 November, 2019 to 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

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

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

First Fizzdays are back - Simonsig Wine Estate

Join us on every first Thursday of the month this season as we invite you for Sundowners with Kaapse Vonkel on our lawns.

Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road Koelenhof 7605 Stellenbosch

Simonsig 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, 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

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

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