Find our air-tight guide to all things whisky and wine this weekend.
Today’s list features tastings and festivals in the Mother City, Stellenbosch and Wellington.
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First Friday at the Playhouse
Sip and swirl with delightful wine tastings from the renowned AA Badenhorst Winery. Feeling peckish? Indulge in comforting Soup & Bread, paired with a complimentary glass of wine. If you’re hungry for excellent art, wine and company, this is the place for you!
- Date: 2 August | 5pm
- Location: The Playhouse | 81 Kommetjie Rd, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, 7974
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R180
Taste of Terroir: A Winter Red Wine Soirée
Renowned winemakers of Durbanville Wine Valley will pour their finest red wines for your enjoyment. Explore the rich flavours and unique characteristics of the region and experience an evening of sophistication.
- Date: 2 August | 5pm
- Location: Loch Lynne Wine Estate | Koeberg Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R280
Helderberg Red Blends Tasting at Simon Wine Emporium
The Helderberg wine region is renowned for its exceptional red wines. They’ve paired the atypical red wines with a well-curated menu which includes smoked salmon-trout, wild mushroom risotto and confit duck. All in all, you’d be in for a three-course meal and red wine pairing unlike any other.
- Date: 2 August | 1pm
- Location: Simon Wine Emporium, De Warenmarkt | Corner of Ryneveld Street and Van Riebeeck St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
- Tickets: Book here
- Cost: R675
Stellenbosch Wine Festival 2024
This festival, taking place on 2 and 3 August, is a celebration of wines produced in and around Stellenbosch. Tickets include wine and a variety of small-plate offerings.
- Date: 2 & 3 August
- Location: Stellenbosch Town Hall | 26 Andringa St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Tickets: Book here
- Cost: R450
A Whisky Experience
Be an eye-witness to the crafting of various whiskies, from raw material to distillation and maturation. The Distillery offers three tastings: the Whisky Experience, T & T of Masters Collection & Duty Free Exclusives and lastly, the Whisky Tour & Tasting.
- Date: 2 August | 10am
- Location: James Sedgwick Distillery | 79 Stokery Rd, Wellington, 7654
- Website: Book here
- Cost: R250
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