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list of Wine Shows and Tastings
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Events
are listed in the order in which they will occur, starting with the most
imminent date.
Note: These
events are published with information provided by the event organisers or their
representatives. John & Lynne Ford and their businesses cannot be held
responsible for any incorrect or misleading information and receive no
remuneration for this service
JULY
Thursday and
Friday 24th & 25th July FNB Limpopo
Wine Show - Meropa Casino, Polokwane. The eighth
FNB Limpopo Wine Show takes place in Polokwane on 24th and 25th July. Limpopo
wine lovers have the opportunity to sample some of the country’s top award-winning
wines, many of which grace the pages of the country’s most respected wine lists
and catalogues. Show visitors can be
sure to enjoy recent vintages of well-known wines, discover lesser-known labels
and complete the evening with a premium brandy tasting. With over 40 producers
exhibiting at both wine shows – Springfield Estate, Oneiric, Welgemeend,
Morgenhof, Spier, Groot Constantia, Glen Carlou, Vondeling and Oude Molen
Brandy to name a few – wines are also
available for purchase via the Shop@Show retail facility which delivers to the
purchaser’s home or office. Light meals
will be available for sale at the show. Ticket Price: R130 (includes unlimited
tastings and wine tasting glass); no
under 18s, nor babies and prams. A
complimentary show guide includes producer information and informative notes on
wine variety characteristics, food matching and serving temperatures. Tickets
can be purchased via www.computicket.com, Money
Market counters in Shoprite Checkers stores and at the door subject to
availability. Enquiries: 011 482 5936/5/4. The FNB Limpopo show
is one of the trio of regional wine shows directed by wine authority Michael
Fridjhon and organised by OutSorceress Marketing. Contact: Alex Mason-Gordon 011 482 5936 or email: alex@outsorceress.co.za
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th
July The Pick n Pay Taste of Durban is back at
Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World (Suncoast). Chefs from eight
of Durban’s top restaurants will create special menus of starter-sized dishes, including
their signature dishes, designed to reflect their individual philosophies,
whilst showcasing seasonal and premium ingredients. Taste of Durban 2014 promises to be the most exciting
‘foodie’ event of the year. Marcelle Roberts from Café 1999 is back for the third-year running with her
inimitable brand of casual cuisine. Louise Potgieter from Havana Grill at Suncoast and Little Havana and
Chef Nardia Adams, from Asian Tapas spot Greedy Buddha, will be cooking up a storm and Lucy Markewicz will
be flying the colours for Freedom
Café. Popular Indian restaurant Amaravathi Palki, Market and Beluga, brings the total of
participating restaurants to eight. Enquiries should be directed to Joanne Hayes, Tumbleweed Communications,
Postnet Suite 218, Private Bag x10, Musgrave 4062. Cell: +27
83 627 7249, Fax: 086 514 7729 tigerjo@iafrica.com SKYPE:
tigerjo83813
Sunday 27th July 10h30 until 16h00 MURATIE TO HOST A MINI PORT FESTIVAL Make the most of the Cape winter and head out to the
historic Muratie Estate in Stellenbosch where the Melck family, in conjunction
with Juvenal Corks, will be hosting a Mini Port Festival on Sunday 27th July. Port lovers are invited to cosy up
in one of the Cape’s oldest wineries, sailing from ‘port’ to ‘port’ with South
Africa’s Top 10 Port Producers, appreciating the rich and luscious flavours and
noshing on delicious winter warmer treats from the food stall. In addition,
adhering to their mantra “nothing chocolate….nothing gained”, von Geusau will
be tempting taste buds with their decadently delicious hand crafted chocolates.
And for those who enjoy mellow fireside relaxation, the Muratie Farm Kitchen
will be open as usual. All the Ports on show will be available for purchase at
cellar door prices. Cost: R80 per person including a tasting glass. Due to
limited space, visitors are advised to book in advance. Telephone: 021 865 2330 or
Email: info@muratie.co.za At Muratie,
the passion for preserving the estate’s rich heritage and the intriguing human
stories woven into the very fabric of its centuries old history, are captured
in every nook and cranny of this family farm, where the unique old-world
ambience is almost tangible. Muratie’s history is also commemorated in the
naming of the estate’s wines after the extraordinary characters from the farm’s
colourful past, each with its own enchanting story described on the back label.
And there are a myriad stories reaching as far back as the 17th
century. With a Port tradition that dates back to the 1940’s, Muratie’s popular
Ben Prins Cape Vintage pays homage to the estate’s legendary Ben Prins,
winemaker at Muratie from 1957 until 1987. Affectionately known as Barefoot Ben,
his trademark was his bare feet. Guarded over by ancient oak trees, a visit to Muratie
reveals a piece of history where time has largely stood still: a unique and
magical environment where visitors can enjoy Muratie’s legendary wines, honest
farm food and great hospitality. Tel: 021 865 2330 · Email: info@muratie.co.za
· Website: www.muratie.co.za · GPS: S 33 52.234 E 18 52.554
Monday, 28th July The Vineyard Hotel continues its series of
ongoing complimentary wine tasting evenings in July, showcasing some of the finest wines
from a variety of estates in South Africa. July’s tastings conclude on a high
note with Spier Wine Farm, one of the oldest in South Africa. Spier will present a
selection of their award-winning wines, which have been hand-picked and
produced with quality and sustainability in mind, on 28th July. A
representative from the estate will host the hour-long tasting from 6pm.
Tastings are free of charge. For more information, please call 021 657 4500 or alternatively
visit www.vineyard.co.za.
Wednesday, 30th July, CAROLINE’S 2014 RED WINE REVIEW
takes place at The Table Bay Hotel, in the ballroom. As usual, it starts at
17h00 and goes on until 21h00. Last
entry: 19h30. Taste the finest South African red wines, and meet the winemakers
who created them! Tickets @ R200 on sale now, exclusively from Computicket. The ticket
price includes a programme and crystal tasting glass, which you will receive at
the door. Parking in the hotel vicinity, or any V&A Waterfront parking
area, for own account.Thursday, 31st July to Sunday, 3rd August Visit the Good Food & Wine Show at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg and stand a chance to win a complete wine cellar worth R20 000 from the Wade Bales Wine Society. A special wine fridge, filled with exclusive and specially selected boutique estate wines, will be won by a lucky winner at the show. Visitors can enter the competition by visiting the Wade Bales Wine Society stand at the Gauteng Good Food and Wine Show where they can also sample choice premium wines. The Wade Bales Wine Society has been introducing exclusive and limited-release wines to its 10 000 clients since 2007. Visitors to the Good Food & Wine Show are being given the chance to show off their bartending skills under the guidance of a master mixologist at the Interactive Cocktail Zone hosted by the Bartenders Workshop. Budding bartenders can shake or stir their very own cocktails behind the bar and impress fellow visitors with their bartending skills. Interactive demonstrations will take place every half an hour at the Interactive Cocktail Zone for the duration of the Good Food and Wine Show. Book tickets at Computicket. www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za
AUGUST
Thursday 31st
July and Friday 1st August FNB Free State
Wine Show -
Leopards and Lace, Bloemfontein. The second FNB Free State Wine Show in
Bloemfontein on 31st July and 1st August.
Limpopo and Free State wine lovers have the opportunity to sample some
of the country’s top award-winning wines, many of which grace the pages of the
country’s most respected wine lists and catalogues. Show visitors can be sure to enjoy recent
vintages of well-known wines, discover lesser-known labels and complete the
evening with a premium brandy tasting.
With over 40 producers exhibiting at both wine shows – Springfield
Estate, Oneiric, Welgemeend, Morgenhof, Spier, Groot Constantia, Glen Carlou,
Vondeling and Oude Molen Brandy to name a few
– wines are also available for purchase via the Shop@Show retail
facility which delivers to the purchaser’s home or office. Light meals will be available for sale at the
show. Ticket Prices: R130 (includes unlimited tastings and wine tasting
glass); no under 18s, nor babies and
prams. A complimentary show guide
includes producer information and informative notes on wine variety characteristics,
food matching and serving temperatures. Tickets can be purchased via www.computicket.com,
Money Market counters in Shoprite Checkers stores and at the door subject to
availability. Enquiries: 011 482 5936/5/4. The FNB Free State
show is one of the trio of regional wine shows directed by wine authority
Michael Fridjhon and organised by OutSorceress Marketing. Contact: Alex
Mason-Gordon 011 482 5936 or
email: alex@outsorceress.co.za
Friday, 1st August
from 5pm - 8pm Wine Concepts on Kloof’s Winter Wine Fair.
Join Wine Concepts in Kloof Street for their Winter Wine Fair wine tasting.
Taste over 60 wines, craft beers and local gins. Lucky draws, live music and
special offers from participating producers. Remember that all wine on tasting
will be discounted for the evening. Wine Concepts is on the Ground Floor of the
Lifestyles on Kloof Centre, ample parking available.
Saturday,
16th August 11h00-17h00 Simonsig’s
Vintage Wine Day.
Taste and buy rare vintage wines and enjoy a family day out, filled with hearty
food, music and children’s activities at Simonsig’s Vintage Wine
Day. With wines dating back to the early 90’s, you can enjoy
Cellarmaster Johan Malan’s private selection at superb prices. Besides the rare
chance to taste and buy these older vintages, visitors will have the
opportunity to attend a Master Class by Simonsig Cellarmaster Johan Malan and
winemaker Hannes Meyer, who will lead a tasting showcasing older Kaapse
Vonkels, wooded Chenin blanc, the Tiara red blend and Johan’s Heirloom
Shiraz... Entry
fee: R150 pp. Simonsig Wine Club members: R120 pp. Tickets can be bought from WebTickets.
Thursday, 21st August
from 18h00 to 21h00. Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase Cape Town at
CTICC, Jasminium Conservatory (Ground Floor). Price: R170 per person. The
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Showcase at the Cape Town International
Convention Centre offers wine lovers a preview of the wines crafted exclusively
for the prestigious Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Meet the Guild
members and sample exceptional wines with a creative edge and great diversity
of styles in an informal and interactive environment. The Showcase also
features a silent auction of rare wines in aid of the Guild's Development
Trust. Since its inception in 1985, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
has become a quality benchmark of what can be achieved by South African wine
producers. The Auction is open to the public and takes place on Saturday, 4
October at Spier Wine Estate,
Stellenbosch. Book Online
Wednesday, 27th August
from 18h00 to 21h00 Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase Johannesburg at
The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, 135 Rivonia Road. Price: R170 per person. The
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Showcase in the Atrium at Nedbank's Head Office
in Sandton offers wine lovers a preview of the wines crafted exclusively for
the prestigious Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Meet the Guild members
and sample exceptional wines with a creative edge and great diversity of styles
in an informal and interactive environment. The Showcase also features a silent
auction of rare wines in aid of the Guild's Development Trust. Since its
inception in 1985, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction has become a
quality benchmark of what can be achieved by South African wine producers. The
Auction is open to the public and takes place on Saturday, 4 October at Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. Book OnlineWednesday, 27th August Pop-Up Dinner
with Bistro Sixteen82.
Adventurous diners looking for a new culinary experience will get
their fix with one of Bistro Sixteen82’s enormously popular Pop-Up Dinner. This
evening of avant-garde gastronomy will feature a five-course menu presented by
a “surprise” chef from an award-winning South African restaurant and skilfully
paired with Steenberg wines. Please contact Edwina on 021 713 2211 or reservations@bistro1682.co.za to
reserve your seat.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Friday, 3rd October
from 18h00 to 21h00 Cape Winemakers Guild Final Pre-Auction Tasting
at Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch. Price: R350 per person. The Nedbank Cape Winemakers
Guild Final Pre-Auction Tasting offers wine lovers a final preview of the wines
crafted exclusively for the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Sit down for
a formal tasting and sample exceptional wines with a creative edge and great
diversity of styles, presented formally by the winemakers. Since its inception in 1985, the Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction has become a quality benchmark of what can be achieved
by South African wine producers. The Auction is open to the public and takes
place on Saturday, 4 October 2014 at Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. Book Online.
Friday, 17th to
Sunday,19th October Join us in Spring
2014 for the Robertson Wine on the River
Festival.
The Robertson Wine Valley brings a spring Experience on the banks of the Breede
River! This idyllic open-air wine festival takes place on the banks of the
Breede River at the Goudmyn Farm between Robertson and Bonnievale. Just imagine
a setting with the river flowing by, vineyards all around, beautiful hills and
shading poplar trees. Add to that live
music, plenty of wines to taste, BIG SCREEN RUGBY, picnics and other local
produce – and you’ve got yourself a spring festival not to be missed! Cost
and Bookings here
Tuesday, 21st
October Caroline’s White Wine
& Cap Classique Review is one of the most important events on the South African wine
calendar. It is a showcase of a maximum of 60 wineries that have consistently
achieved the highest accolades in all the top competitive platforms. Each of
the selected wineries is invited to show just one wine for tasting by the
public. This must be their flagship wine, and it will be shown by the winemaker
personally. One can engage with them and learn, in an organised yet informal
atmosphere in the ballroom. The annual event is to be held on at TheTable Bay
Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Time: 17h00 until 21h00. Arrive anytime,
and get your programme and crystal tasting glass at the entrance. Tickets @ R200
are available exclusively at Computicket online, or at their outlets in major
centres. See more at: http://www.carolineswine.com/annual-white-wine-review-2014#sthash.j3ubJQur.dpuf
Wednesday, 29th to
Friday 31st October 5pm – 9pm daily RMB WineX at The Pavilion, Sandton
Convention Centre, Maude Street, Sandton. RMB WineX, the undisputed festival of choice for the discerning wine consumer, is
a celebration of all that is good to savour and experience in the world of
wine. Now in its 15th year in Sandton, the show boasts the greatest selection
of South Africa's top cellars under one roof together with an exciting array of
newcomers, boutique producers and garagistes – all passionate about what they
make and why it is different. Tickets will be available via Computicket.com. There
is ample parking at Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. Game also offers
space for parking.
