Botriver Wines Benchmark Tasting

Saturday, 29 March, 2025
Bot River Wine Route
TIME:    11h00
COST:    R1500
VENUE:    Farro Restaurant at Gabriëlskloof, Swartrivier Road, Bot River
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Ever wondered how Botriver's finest stack up against some of the world's most celebrated wines? Join us for an insightful comparative tasting where our homegrown heroes take on international benchmarks in a fascinating side-by-side exploration.
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, our small-but-mighty wine ward is pulling up a chair at the big table with a bold comparative tasting at Farro Restaurant, Gabriëlskloof.

Botriver has been steadily proving itself, vintage after vintage.
 
Our winemakers are crafting some seriously impressive wines, and we’re ready to prove them by putting them side by side with some of the world’s most celebrated bottles. No pressure, right?

A secret guest will lead this vinous adventure alongside our passionate local winemakers.

What's included

  • Two focused tasting flights featuring Botriver's top wines alongside international benchmarks
  • Intimate setting with very limited seats
  • Guided tasting with top Sommelier and the Botriver crew
  • Delicious lunch with pre-snacks and dessert prepared by Chef Alex Windebank of Farro Restaurant

This isn't your typical wine tasting - it's a rare chance to discover why one of South Africa's smallest wine wards is producing some seriously impressive wines. No fancy frills, just exceptional wines that deserve their place among the world's best.
 
With very limited seats available, we’re keeping things intimate - because that’s how we do things in Botriver.


 
Whether you’re a serious collector, industry insider, or just someone who appreciates discovering wine’s hidden gems, this is your chance to taste something special.


 
Curious? Limited spots available. Email nicolene@gabrielskloof.co.za to secure your place; tickets are R1500 per person.