Mark your calendar for one of South Africa’s premier wineland events and snag early bird tickets for Wine Town Stellenbosch, a seven-day celebration of wine and wineland living from 29 July 2024 to 4 August 2024.
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Stellenbosch’s annual Wine Town celebration culminates in the iconic Stellenbosch Wine Festival on August 2-3, a cherished tradition since 1973.
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Held in the historic town hall, the event features around 60 of the nation’s top producers offering over 200 wines for tasting, accompanied by an endless harvest table brimming with seasonal and local delicacies.
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing Stellenbosch and its renowned wines in all their splendor, this is the event you can’t miss.
The celebration wraps up a week of family-friendly activities organised by local wine farms, restaurants, and tour operators.
Highlights include specialised wine tours, international conferences, regional tastings, winemaker lunches and dinners, and exclusive offers at wine bars and restaurants.
Stellenbosch wines shine across various grape varieties, leading to focused tastings such as ‘Cabernet Through the Ages’ hosted by the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective, alongside dedicated sessions for Chenin Blanc.
This year’s Stellenbosch Wine Festival will showcase some of South Africa’s most renowned wineries, including Simonsig, Alto, Spier, Rust en Vrede, Blaauwklippen, and Kleine Zalze.
The culinary experience will be a highlight, featuring creations by celebrated chef Bertus Basson and his Restaurants Group, led by Chef Adel Grewar.
Guests can enjoy a lavish harvest table, an array of floating small plates with traditional flavors, and a grand dessert buffet.
As always, the festival will be complemented by exceptional live music, continuing its celebrated tradition.
Details:
- Location: Stellenbosch Town Hall
- Date and times: Friday, August 2nd: 5pm to 9pm | Saturday, August 3rd: 2pm to 6pm
- Price: R490 pp
- Tickets: Plankton
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