It’s a Jozi takeover this June, when the South Africa’s best-of-the-best splash down for a wine showcase like no other! Ticket sales to several exclusive events – featuring winemakers, winery owners and star ambassadors themselves – have just gone on sale and going fast.
Ground Zero for the Stellenbosch Experience will be two events in Sandton, one in Soweto and another in Houghton – all happening on June 9, 10 and 11. Taste outstanding wines from 40 producers and meet the makers themselves. Among the attendees will be owner/winemaker Ntsiki Biyela of Aslina Wines, winemaker Shawn Matthyse of Ken Forrester Wines, winemaker Dirk van Zyl of Glenelly Wines, owner/winemaker Tertuis Boshoff of Stellenrust, winemaker Narina Cloete of Blaauwklippen Estate and many more.
A special highlight is the participation this year of some of South Africa’s top, Stellenbosch-made brandies.
This is the chance to ask everything you want to know about South Africa’s most awarded wine region, in an informal and festive setting. The tastings provide the ideal, no-pressure environment to explore, sip, and satisfy your curiosity about wine and Stellenbosch.
“We’re super excited about bringing Stellenbosch to Johannesburg again this year,” says Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager Elmarie Rabe. “We share so much as South Africans, and this is another opportunity to share our stories and celebrate the diversity of culture and taste. From Soweto to Sandton, the refined elegance of Stellenbosch’s wine tradition meets the vibrancy of Johannesburg’s north.”
“At the same time, we’re hoping to entice visitors to visit Stellenbosch itself, and particularly for our annual wine festival that takes place in August,” she says.
“The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is a two-day tasting event that’s part of the Wine Town Stellenbosch celebration. It is really the time to experience some of South Africa’s world-class farms, easy village lifestyle and all-round bliss of the Stellenbosch vibe.”
The Stellenbosch Experience in Johannesburg has become an annual feature of the City of Gold, and this year promises to take the bar to new heights, with new players joining the ranks of the Stellenbosch Experience.
Details of public events
- June 10, from 18:00 to 22:00, at Ristorante Villa Soweto, 6893 Bhejane Street, Orlando West. Tickets are R200pp, which includes a tasting glass and tastings, and are available via Webtickets and Pick ‘n Pay. Gourmet meals will be on sale at the event too. The dress format is smart casual.
- June 11, from 17:30, in Houghton, at Mazars Head Office, 54 Glenhove Road. Tickets are R300pp and limited to just 100 people. In addition to the tasting glass and canapes included in the ticket, there will be food trucks with meals for sale. To book, send email to gift@javelintv.co.za or WhatsApp 083 314 6520.
- June 11, from 17h30, in Sandton, at the Southern Sun and Towers. Tickets are R400pp and limited to 150 people. Tickets include generous wine tastings and food pairings. Get your ticket now on mobi.
For more information, visit www.wineroute.co.za or contact Stellenbosch Wine Routes on info@wineroute.co.za or 021 886 4310. Connect with @stellwineroute on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
