Accuracy in the descriptions of events listed here depends on the
information given to us by the organisers or their publicity agents.
Thursday, 17th
August Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase, Cape Town For more details and to book, please click on
the event name
Friday, 18th August
17.00 – 20.00 Wine Concepts’ 15th exclusive Seductive
Sauvignons Festival at The Vineyard Hotel. Taste a selection of
flirtatious latest release Sauvignon Blanc’s and captivating current vintage
Cabernet Sauvignon’s from over 40 of the country’s top producers, including
Bubblies, Roses and Dessert wines and there may even be an older vintage or two
to savour in the line-up. Tempting and delicious snacks will be served with the
wine throughout the evening. All the showcased wines will be available for
purchase at special prices from Wine Concepts on the evening. Cost: R200.00 per
person – includes wine glass and light snacks. The Vineyard Hotel is offering a
special of a 2 course dinner in Square Restaurant, bed & Full English
breakfast for Single – R1 490; Double – R2 270. Tickets can be purchased
via www.webtickets.co.za, or at any of the Wine
Concepts branches. Telephone Newlands at 021 671 9030 or Kloof Street at
021 426 4401 Email: admin@wineconcepts.co.za or at the door on the evening
subject to availability http://www.wineconcepts.co.za
Tuesday, 22nd
August Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction Tasting, Pretoria Country
Club For more details and to book, please click on the event name
Wednesday, 23rd August Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase, Sandton For more details and
to book, please click on the event name
Friday, 25th to Sunday, 27th August Franschhoek Mystery Weekend. Packages
available at R4600 per couple for 2 nights which include: Two nights’ accommodation;
Breakfast daily; An exclusive Friday night get together; Dinner on the Saturday
night; Lunch on either the Saturday or the Sunday; A selection of fun filled
bespoke Franschhoek experiences which will
be revealed upon your check in, but are guaranteed to be unforgettable. For
bookings or more information, contact Carmen Arendse on mysteryweekend@franschhoek.org.za
Sunday, 27th August Bottelary Hills
Pop Up Lunch featuring the Bottelary Hills Stellenbosch wine route and
celebrated, Scottish chef George Jardine with wines from Kaapzicht Wine Estate. Booking is required as the tickets are limited. To make a
reservation or see a map of Bottelary Hills, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more
information phone 021 886 8275. Tickets to the Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunches
cost R550 per person and include a wine tasting prior to lunch and the ensuing
three-course feast, served with glasses of estate wine paired with each course.
Each guest also gets a bottle Bottelary Hills wine to enjoy at home
Monday, 28th August from 18h30 - 22h30, Asian Master
Class at the Oyster Box, Umhlanga, KZN. Hone those cooking skills or learn something new.
A fabulous evening of cooking, curries, sauces, noodle dishes and stir fries
awaits. All things Asian, this evening includes a three-course dinner
showcasing some of the dishes from the class. Price is R850 per person. Restaurant
and High Tea reservations: +27 31 514 5018 • Email: restaurants@oysterbox.co.za Spa
reservations: +27 31 514 5072 • Email: spa@oysterbox.co.za
Accommodation reservations: +27 31 514
5000 • Email: reservations@oysterbox.co.za
Thursday, 31st August
5.30pm to 8pm Lanzerac’s
Winter Tastings. Pre-booking is essential as space is limited to 30
guests per evening to ensure an intimate wine tasting experience. The cost of
R95 per person includes a welcome drink, the wine tasting and a light dinner of
soup and bread. Contact Zelda Furstenburg at Lanzerac
Wine Estate on 021 886 5641 or winesales@lanzerac.co.za for queries or to
book your seat
Friday, 1st September Decleor Spring Brunch (10h00-13h00) at the Oyster Box, Umhlanga, KZN. ‘Put (a) Spring in
your step’. All our glamourous guests will take away a goodie bag, with chances
to win amazing prizes, spa vouchers and two Decleor hampers. Don your best
Spring hat and you could win yourself a luxurious overnight stay at The Oyster
Box. Don’t miss it!! Price is R490 per person. Restaurant and High Tea
reservations: +27 31 514 5018 • Email: restaurants@oysterbox.co.za Spa
reservations: +27 31 514 5072 • Email: spa@oysterbox.co.za
Accommodation reservations: +27 31
514 5000 • Email: reservations@oysterbox.co.za
Friday, 1st to Saturday, 30th September Tapas, tortillas,
gazpacho and empanadas at the Oyster Box, Umhlanga, KZN. Brace yourself for the Spanish Inquisition and
pop in for a pop-up dining experience with a welcome cocktail followed by
authentic Spanish-style food. Taking place each evening from 18h00-21h30 in the Palm Court; price is R390 per person. Restaurant
and High Tea reservations: +27 31 514 5018 • Email: restaurants@oysterbox.co.za Spa
reservations: +27 31 514 5072 • Email: spa@oysterbox.co.za
Accommodation reservations: +27 31 514
5000 • Email: reservations@oysterbox.co.za
Thursday, 7th September Reciprocal
Wines Annual Tasting – possibly the highlight of the annual wine
calendar will take place at the Hyatt Regency on the 2017. Details will follow,
but please save the date NOW!
Sunday 24th and Monday 25th September Heritage Day High Tea at the Oyster Box,
Umhlanga, KZN. Taste a little bit of history this Heritage Day. Our nostalgic
South African-inspired journey into the past is a ‘sweet treat’ with syrupy
koeksisters, creamy melktert and rich malva pudding are all on the menu, while
a savoury balance of imfino, putu bites and ujeqe hit the spot. Price is R450
per person and High Tea runs from 14h30-17h00. Restaurant and High Tea
reservations: +27 31 514 5018 • Email: restaurants@oysterbox.co.za Spa
reservations: +27 31 514 5072 • Email: spa@oysterbox.co.za
Accommodation reservations: +27 31
514 5000 • Email: reservations@oysterbox.co.za
Thursday, 28th
September Cape Winemakers Guild
Golf Tournament, Boschenmeer,
Paarl For more details and to book, please click on the event name
Thursday, 28th
September Cape Winemakers Guild Boules
Tournament, Boschenmeer, Paarl For more details and to book, please click
on the event name
Friday, 29th September The famous Curry
Masterclass at the Oyster Box, Umhlanga, KZN, taking place from 18h00-22h00, puts participants
through their paces on how to use traditional and modern Indian cooking methods
to make a range of samoosas, curries, sambals and accompaniments. A
three-course dinner, showcasing some of the dishes explored in the class,
finishes the evening perfectly. Price is R850 per person. Restaurant and High
Tea reservations: +27 31 514 5018 • Email: restaurants@oysterbox.co.za Spa
reservations: +27 31 514 5072 • Email: spa@oysterbox.co.za
Accommodation reservations: +27 31
514 5000 • Email: reservations@oysterbox.co.za
Saturday, 30th September Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction,
Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch For more details and to book, please click
on the event name
Wednesday, 20th September Michael Crossley will be
hosting an international wine dinner at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga
Rocks, Durban For more details, please contact crossley@reciprocal.co.za
Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October Pinotage & Biltong Festival Leriba
Hotel in Centurion, Gauteng as part of the official Pinotage Day celebrations,
presented by the Pinotage Association. Tickets @ R200 pp include a branded
crystal wine glass, a biltong cup and a pairing card for the Free Pinotage and
Biltong tastings. Tickets at www.plankton.mobi. or www.computicket.co.za from
1 March. For more info visit www.cvomarketing.co.za
Sunday, 19th November Bottelary Hills
Pop Up Lunch featuring the Bottelary Hills Stellenbosch wine route and
celebrated, Scottish chef George Jardine with wines from Mooiplaas. Booking is
required as the tickets are limited. To make a reservation or see a map of
Bottelary Hills, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more
information phone 021 886 8275. Tickets to the Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunches
cost R550 per person and include a wine tasting prior to lunch and the ensuing
three-course feast, served with glasses of estate wine paired with each course.
Each guest also gets a bottle Bottelary Hills wine to enjoy at home
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2017
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