Main Ingredient's 2012 Events Calendar updated

Here is our calendar of current and upcoming wine and food-related events for 2012.
It may be updated at any time, so watch this space…. (Click on the bold highlights to
access websites for more information). We have separate lists of restaurant special
offers and wine farms which offer picnics, which are updated as we receive them from
the restaurants, farms or their PR agencies. Click on the underlined, bold words
above to access them. Not all the events are in the Western Cape and we are,
occasionally, told about events in Johannesburg, London, and other cities and towns.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
until 15th July 2012. ART EXHIBITION: Wings of the Shechinah - The Sculptural Art of
Herman Wald, SA Jewish Museum, 88 Hatfield Street Gardens Cape Town. Sunday to
Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 2pm. Sculptures, Sketches, Writings and Audio
Visual Displays. A major South African artist, Herman Wald is currently having his biggest
exhibition in Cape Town, forty two years after his death and the digital-age
retrospective breaks new grounds in the Arts market, offering online global access to the
entire collection and its catalogue. The Wings of the Shechinah - The Sculptural Art of
Herman Wald is on exhibit at the South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town until 15 July
2012. On show are almost 60 sculptures, more than 40 sketches, writings and audio
visual displays. Gallery hours are Sunday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and Fridays 10am to
2pm. Sculptor Herman Wald would have approved of the bold initiative, said his son
Louis Wald who was only twelve years old when his father died, leaving a legacy of over
650 castings of his works but little money to sustain his family in Johannesburg.
Hungarian-born, Herman Wald the son of a Rabbi, challenged the Orthodox Jewish
restriction against carved images of the human form. After studying, doing
apprenticeships and working in Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Paris and London he moved to
South Africa in 1937 to escape the persecutions of the Nazi era and established his
studio in Johannesburg. The death of his mother and her family in a concentration camp
during the Second World War motivated him to produce a series of public works which
confirmed his standing in the Arts world. The first, entitled Symbol for Chaos and Hope,
and known as Kria, is the rendering of garments and a symbol of Jewish mourning,
originating from biblical days and still practiced today. Admission Fees to the Museum
and exhibition are: Adults R 40, South African Pensioners and students R25, Children
under 16 years of age free. Valid Identification Required. The Museum caters for group
tours by prior arrangement.
LIVE MUSIC AT HARVEST Kick start your weekend with a chilled glass of wine or
bubbly at Harvest at Laborie Wine Farm in Paarl whilst enjoying the live music on offer
every Friday, between 5pm and 8pm. Well known musicians include Newton and Johan
who are sure to keep guests entertained with their mix of eclectic sounds, creating the
perfect ambience. Order something light off the menu to whet the appetite or simply
enjoy the sights and sounds whilst making the most of your relaxing experience. For
more information contact Yolanda Prinsloo at Harvest on 021 807 3095 or
prinsloo@laboriewines.co.za.
The Twankey Bar presents Wine Down Wednesdays: ALL night long! Mark your
calendar to be here on Wednesdays between 4 & 11 to explore our bin ends chalk board
specials where wine prices have been reduced by up to 50%. In most cases only one or
two bottles of a wine are available, so when it‟s crossed off the board, it‟s been drunk
and you‟re not! Exceptional wines at exceptional prices! ALL wines featured on our bin
ends board have been previously listed on our various restaurant wine lists. Prices have
been reduced by up to 50% in order to clear our cellar wine bins of the odd few bottles
which are either no longer listed or of a previous vintage. ALL wines are for on-
consumption only and are only available on Wednesday evenings. The Twankey Bar, Taj
Cape Town, cnr Adderley & Wale Streets, Cape Town 021 819 2000
www.tajcapetown.co.za - @TwankeyBar
The Square Restaurant at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is featuring themed dishes
inspired by classical French influences throughout the month of July, in celebration

of Bastille Month. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa launched its Tastes of 2012 earlier this year,
which features a different themed dish every month. “With Bastille Day taking place in
July, it‟s the perfect opportunity to indulge in classic French cuisine,” explains The
Square‟s sous chef, Chris Law. “Typical French dishes including Bouillabaisse, Steak
Tartare and Coq au Vin will be available on the menu during July,” Law confirmed. “We
will further delight guests with dessert treats like traditional French Crepe Suzettes, and
pear and almond Clafoutis served with blueberry and lavender ice cream.” The classic
French options will be available seven days a week on the a la carte menu, and daily
specials will also be added to the menu to ensure a vibrant dining experience. Recipes
for each themed dish included on the menu have been published on
www.vineyard.co.za to enable guests to try them at home. “This has been extremely
well received by our guests,” says Law. “Being able to share our recipes brings an
entirely new element to interactive cooking!” For those guests who‟d like to make a
night of it, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is offering a special rate which includes the four-
course wine paired dinner, accommodation and breakfast the following morning. Single
rooms are available from R900 and double rooms from R1500 per room per night.
Reservations are essential and can be made by contacting The Square on 021 657 4500
or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
MONDAY WINE TASTINGS AT THE SQUARE From the month of July, The Square
Restaurant at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is offering wine tastings with select wine estates
every other Monday evening. On 9th July, Vondeling Wines will host its wine tasting,
while Hartenberg Estate will be at the restaurant on 23 July. On both evenings, a
representative from the respective wine estate will host the wine tasting from 6-7pm
and will act as a guest sommelier. The wine tastings are free of charge to all who
attend. For more information or to make a booking, please call 021 657 4500 or visit
www.vineyard.co.za
JULY
Friday, 13th July. Muratie wine Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
Roy Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, “We will host two wine-paired
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Muratie will have the
opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to
book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local and
resident guests,” says Davies. “Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the
evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So whether
you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the
experience is bound to be a memorable one.” Each wine-paired dinner is either four- or
five-course, depending on the wines served. “Ahead of each event we conduct a tasting
where The Square‟s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of the media as well
as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‟s an opportunity to taste the
wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically paired to the wines in
question,” Davies explained. “The combination of the tasting session and then
experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating journey, allowing us
to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest standard, something we
believe our guests will experience with every paired event.” The cost of the dinners is
R315 pp for the five-course. For those guests who‟d like to make a night of it, the
Vineyard Hotel & Spa is offering a special rate which includes the four-course wine
paired dinner, accommodation and breakfast the following morning. Single rooms are
available from R900 and double rooms from R1500 per room per night. Reservations are
essential and can be made by contacting The Square on 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Saturday, 14th July, at 19h30. Book launch and pop-up Fraiche Food dinner at Oak &
Vigne for the Overberg launch of Fraiche Food by the owners of Fraiche Ayres restaurant
in Rondebosch, Pam Miller and son Kyle. Pam, previously the owner of The Post House in
Greyton, and son Kyle will be cooking signature dishes from this fast selling book (and

collectors‟ item for Greytonians). Book now to avoid disappointment on 028 254 9037.
Want further information? Email coeniev@gmail.com. Get your signed copy of Fraiche
Food at the Oak & Vigne at R195 per copy. Like the Oak & Vigne on Facebook and you
may be lucky enough to win a meal for two.
Saturday, 14th & Sunday, 15th July. The Franschhoek Wine Valley, South Africa‟s
leading wine and food destination, will once again be hosting the annual Bastille
Festival over the weekend of the 14th and 15th July, where locals and visitors will be
celebrating the Valley‟s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage. In keeping with its
French heritage the Franschhoek Wine Valley has officially been accredited to be part of
an exciting collaboration between France and South Africa, the SA-French Seasons 2012-
13. This multifaceted bilateral agreement was concluded last year between the heads
of state of these two countries, and will commence this winter as the first French
Season in South Africa kicks off. The French Season in South Africa will commence
formally in July and continue into November. This initiative reinforces the strong, deep
bonds that unite the two countries in the fields of arts and culture, gastronomy, and
sport amongst others. It aims to discover new facets of this relationship, while forging
long term ties. Furthermore, the collaboration has allowed the Bastille Festival event
organisers the perfect opportunity to take this social calendar highlight to a new level.
Visitors to the festival will have the chance to meet 10 winemakers from the Rhône-
Alpes Region in France, who will be showcasing some of their finest wines. These French
wines will be available for tasting at two wine tastings organized specifically for
members of the public, as well as in a specially demarcated VIP marquee, adjacent to
the main marquee during the festival. The French winemakers making an appearance
include: Gilles Barge (Domaine Barge, Cote Rotie, Condrieu), Jean Luc Monteillet
(Domaine De Montine, Grignan Les Adhemar, Cotes Du Rhone, Vinsobres), Gilles Verzier
(Vignobles Verzier, Chanteperdrix, Cote Rotie, Condrieu, Saint Joseph), Nadia Fayolle
(Domaine Des Martinelles, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage), Yves Cuilleron (Cave
Cuilleron, Cote Rotie, Condrieu), André Mercier (Vignerons Ardechois, Vins D' Ardeche,
Cotes Du Rhone, Cotes Du Vivarais), Dominique Courbis, (St Joseph, Cornas), Yann Chave
(Domaine Yann Chave, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage), Pierre Mollier, Mas De Bagnols
(Ardeche, Cotes Du Vivarais), Laurent Vial, Domaine Du Colombier (Crozes Hermitage,
Hermitage).
The public tastings, which will include Rhône-Alpes wines alongside a selection of
Vignerons de Franschhoek wines, will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Grande
Provence at a cost of R395 per person. Booking is essential as seating is limited to 100
people. Tickets to this „once in a blue moon‟ opportunity also include access to the
Bastille Food and Wine Marquee, valued at R150 per person.
Tickets to the VIP marquee cost R395 per person and includes a tasting of the French
wines as well as a selection of Vignerons de Franschhoek wines and a delicious platter of
French inspired food. This ticket will also allow you access to the Food and Wine
Marquee, valued at R150 per person. Visitors can also look forward to special public
tastings presented by these winemakers, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday
morning. Refer to the website for more details. The Food and Wine Marquee, which will
be located closer to the village this year, is open from 12pm until 5pm, and as always is
the focal point of attracting visitors to the hub of activity. Taking a leisurely stroll,
festival goers will be treated to a selection of stalls and activities as they make their
way to the marquee. A popular meeting place, the marquee allows visitors the chance to
meet up with friends while enjoying fine wines from some of Franschhoek‟s award-
winning wine estates, and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley‟s
highly acclaimed chefs.
An R150 per person entrance fee allows you access to the Bastille Food and Wine
Marquee, which includes a tasting glass and a complimentary booklet of tasting
coupons. Thereafter all tastings will be charged on consumption. Not forgetting other
major festival attractions, which include boules - the largest and longest running boules

competition of its kind, The Waiters‟ Race, the Franschhoek minstrel parade, as well as
the popular barrel-rolling contest. A farmers‟ market, craft market stalls, musicians and
children‟s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations. Visitors to
Marche de Franschhoek, located in the Town Hall, can look forward to an array of
French and French inspired food and lifestyle products. For those wanting to appreciate
French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening
French movies throughout the weekend. Franschhoek‟s award-winning restaurants will
also be offering special menus exclusively prepared for the festival. Turn this social
calendar highlight into a weekend of discovery. Book into one of the town‟s luxuriously
quaint, yet affordable B&B‟s or guest houses, and discover all that Franschhoek has to
offer. This should also allow you ample time for a leisurely stroll down the main road,
uncovering world-class shops and boutiques, allowing for an intimate and relaxed
shopping experience. What better way to paint the town red, white and blue. Not
forgetting, it‟s the only time of the year you‟ll be forgiven for wearing a beret. Tickets
to the Food and Wine Marquee, VIP area, as well as the public wine tasting can be
purchased directly from www.webtickets.co.za. Booking is essential as tickets to the
marquees are limited. Once the venues are full no further patrons will be admitted. For
more information as well as details about special Bastille events planned for 13 July visit
www.franschhoekbastille.co.za or contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on
021 876 2861. For regular updates follow us on Twitter at #fhkbastille.
Saturday, 14th July. Bastille Day celebrations in the Villiera cellar, kicking off with a
tasting of the Domaine Grier range at 11h00, followed by a French themed lunch and
music. We will be showing all our most recently released French wines including the
multi award winning 2009 Galamus. Numbers will be limited and we suggest you book as
soon as possible with Heidi on general@villiera.com or 021 865 2002. (Cost – R150 per
person). Villiera Wines is 40km from Cape Town, 20 km from Paarl and 10 km from
Stellenbosch. Take exit 39 from the N1 highway. Travel 2 km down the R304 in the
direction of Stellenbosch. Villiera is at the T-junction on your right, opposite the
Koelenhof winery. 021 865 2002/3 wine@villiera.com
Friday, 20th July, 18h00 for 19h00. Valiant Swart evening. Overture Restaurant at
Hidden Valley Wine Farm. Beat the Winter Blues and join Hidden Valley for an evening of
great music, wines and food. R150 p/p. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of
Hidden Valley Pinotage 2009 and Canapés on arrival. During the break there will be a
Fork and Pie meal available for R65, by Bertus Basson of Overture, as well as Trifle in a
Jar for dessert at R20. The Fork & Pie meal includes either a Chicken, Mushroom &
Mustard pie or a Braised beef Bobotie pie, with mash, gravy, salad, pickles and Fork. For
bookings, please contact Lea Smit: lea@hiddenvalleywines.co.za or 021 880 2646.
Wednesday, 25th July - CAROLINE’S RED WINE REVIEW. A wonderful opportunity to
meet South Africa‟s cellarmasters who have consistently achieved the most accolades in
various competitions and tastings. Every year, Caroline takes the lists of award-winning
wines from top industry competitions, and those which have achieved the most awards;
who make the cut as part of the 'crème de-la crème'. Whilst this is not her own list, but
that of industry professionals who have rated these wineries highly, she has also applied
her mind to choosing some cellars who do not have the wherewithal to enter big
competitions. Taste 60 wines presented by the winemakers in person. Venue: WESTIN
GRAND HOTEL, Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, from 17h00 until
21h00. Tickets at R150 p/p, which includes a large crystal glass & programme. Available
through Computicket as of this Friday, 6th July. Please note that every year, at the
show, a 15% discount is offered on all the wines on the programme. Many of the 60
wines are cheaper than cellar-door! Make this your annual buying opportunity!
Wednesday, 25th July. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
sommelier Luvo Ntezo and celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, present #5 in a series of
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Winemaker Edmund
Terblanche of La Motte estate from Franschhoek joining the team with their organic

Pierneef collection offering a refreshing and modern twist on the normal food and wine
pairing. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325,
offering a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a wine „fundi‟, or
simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer
something for everybody. As Luvo says, “there are no golden or unbreakable rules with
wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore their own taste
preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the way, we‟ve done a
good job”. To reserve your table at Reuben‟s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431
4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 26th July. Mint Restaurant at the Taj, corner St Georges Mall and Wale
St.Continuing the journey through the world‟s most beautiful winelands by presenting
Expressions of Wellington Walker Bay, Elim & Bot River with a Guest Chef from one of
those regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the
inherent character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be
incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table d‟hôte menu for the entire next month
with selected paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs
will have spent time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly!
R350 per person, including mineral water and secure parking at Mandela Rhodes Place.
Telephone 021 819 2000 or email restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com to make your
reservation There is also a chance to win one of many prizes, including an evening‟s stay
for 2 persons in a luxury room at Taj Cape Town, whenever you dine from this menu.
Guest wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk
(off-consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on
the launch night will be available at cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting
before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday
evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth
Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819
2001. For more info, please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog
www.tajhotels.com .
Thursday, 26th July at 17h00 to 21h00. Flagstone Canapé & Wine Pairing, Steelworx
Bar Lounge at The Rockwell Hotel. R120 pp. Proceeds go to the Pink Drive. Sponsored by
Flagstone, trust your taste. Bookings are essential. Contact : Call Liezel at Rockwell
Reservations 021 421 0015 or email reservations@rockwellhotel.co.za
Thursday 26th July. Tantalise your tastebuds with Nobu's Whisky Winter Warmer at
Nobu in The One&Only, Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, where Highland Park and The
Macallan whiskies have been perfectly intertwined with Nobu's dishes. This 6-course
Whisky and Food pairing at R395 per person is a match made in heaven!
Call: +27 21 431 4511 or email: restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Click here for more information.
Friday, 27th July at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and food
pairing dinners in the Planet Restaurant (subject to change). Executive Chef Rudi
Liebenberg and Sommelier Carl Habel have teamed up with some of the most talented
winemakers in South Africa to create the Wine & Dine Series. At each event we will
sample wines produced in the same region and which share the same type of soil,
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Terroir – Franschhoek:
Chamonix – Gotfried Mocke, Solms Delta – Hilko Hegewisch and Moreson – Clayton
Reabow. Each evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around the Lord Kitchener
Fountain, followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and an overview of the
wines that will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost: R395 per person
which includes a seven-course dinner with matching wines. These evenings are very
popular, reservations are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out how you can
combine a Wine & Dine evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact +27 21 483
1948

Friday, 27th July. Hartenberg Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy
Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, “We will host two wine-paired dinner
events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Hartenberg will have the
R265 pp for the four-course. For those guests who‟d like to make a night of it, the
Vineyard Hotel & Spa is offering a special rate which includes the four-course wine
paired dinner, accommodation and breakfast the following morning. Single rooms are
available from R900 and double rooms from R1500 per room per night. Reservations are
essential and can be made by contacting The Square on 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 27th to Sunday, 29th July. INAUGURAL ‘TASTE OF DURBAN’ FOOD FEST. Pick
n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit sugar-free chewing gum, taking place at
Suncoast from 2012, is destined to be the culinary event of the year. Over three days,
this unique international restaurant festival will bring together the city‟s most
acclaimed restaurants, prestigious chefs and carefully selected premium exhibitors to
attract Durban‟s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies in an outdoor fine dining
celebration. Pick n Pay Taste of Durban will be showcasing eight of Durban‟s top
restaurants and chefs. Taking part in the inaugural show are Café 1999, Hartford House,
9th Avenue Bistro, Havana Grill, Little Havana, Jewel of India, Simply Asia, Versailles
and Max‟s Lifestyle Tavern. Taste is an unforgettable experience of what can only be
described as foodie heaven and is widely considered as „the world‟s greatest restaurant
festival.‟ Starting with the Taste of London in 2004, the Taste Festivals phenomenon has
spread to the most fashionable cities worldwide and set a new global benchmark for
food and drinks with 16 Taste Festivals (including Cape Town and Johannesburg) and
now Durban (the 17th), hosted internationally. You‟ll also have the opportunity to sip
and sample an array of the very best of wine, beer, cocktails and delicious foodie
produce Durban has to offer whilst you shop your way around the festival. If you love
eating out this is an opportunity too good to miss. Sit back and relax at the Pick n Pay
Fresh Living Chef‟s Theatre where top chefs will showcase their culinary skills in fun and
informative cooking demonstrations, culinary challenges, entertaining tutorials. Or try
your hand at making canapés at the hands on Pick n Pay Wine and Canapé Experience.
Other features include the Amazing Thailand Experience where Thai chefs will be
demonstrating authentic Thai dishes, and the Snowflake Pancake Feature where visitors
can learn how to make the perfect pancakes for every occasion. Be sure to indulge in all
things delicious at Fine Brandy by Design by Distell where SA‟s finest brandies which will
be paired with a range of exquisite canapés. Visitors can also look forward to a host of
premium drink features like the World of Wine, Jagermeister, Nederburg and San
Pellegrino/Acqua Panna, all of which will showcase the drinks that complete a meal.
Celebrate Durban‟s local food heroes at The Small Producers Market or take a walk
through the Taste & Buy Experience and discover a mouth-watering array of gourmet
food suppliers. For those who crave a more exclusive experience, there‟s the Taste Club
House presented by DStv, a private lounge that serves as your base for the show. The

ticket includes with fast-track entry to the show, a complimentary premium bar facility
in a private club house, a free tasting glass, R180‟s worth of Festival Crowns (the official
Festival currency) and a fabulous Taste of Durban gift. Justine Drake, Taste Festival
Director says, “Taste of Durban provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents
of our local chefs. It promises to be a wonderful day or night out to tantalize your taste
buds and delight your other senses too. With the success of Taste of Jo‟burg and Taste
of Cape Town over the last six years we have no doubt that Durban is in for a treat!” To
book: Visit www.tasteofdurban.co.za or www.itickets.co.za. Media Enquiries: Joanne
Hayes, Tumbleweed Communications on 083 627 7249 or tigerjo@iafrica.com.
Corporate Hospitality: alex@tastefestivalssa.co.za to experience the Taste Club House.
Saturday, 28th July - Enjoy Larry Joe, South Africa's newest rising star
singer/songwriter - bringing you a sensational story and concert, LIVE at Diemersfontein
Wine Estate. R120.00 per person - Limited tickets available. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Concert
begins at 18h00 - Join us an hour before the show for a welcome drink. Larry Joe is
guaranteed to move you! Read more about Larry Joe on his website. To book: Contact
Rene at 021 864 5050 or email online@diemersfontein.co.za
Saturday, 28th July The Lazy Days Market at Laborie wine farm in Paarl brings a South
African winter Christmas market to the heart of this Winelands town on– with a
multitude of experiences in store! Share in the joy and celebrate the magic of the
winter season as visitors sample the many Christmas delicacies on offer – sip and savour
a complimentary glass of Glühwein, tuck into delicious mince pies and purchase
traditional Christmas fruit cake to take home and enjoy! Soak up the festive atmosphere
as Mario the saxophonist keeps visitors entertained with traditional and modern
Christmas carols, and watch the eyes of excited, cherry-cheeked children, bundled in
winter clothes, light up at the sight of Father Christmas handing out sweets. The life-
size Christmas tree is bound to attract its fair share of attention. The Christmas-themed
market, open from 9am until 2pm, will also offer an array of exciting and varied lifestyle
goods, including delectable freshly baked breads, aromatic coffee, cheese, olives and
other local fresh products as well as arts and craft stalls. Laborie produces some of the
best Méthode Cap Classique bubblies; an array of award-winning wines as well as an
estate brandy. Visitors can stay overnight in the tranquil guest house or enjoy a delicious
meal at Harvest. An exciting new addition to the farm‟s many offerings is the Cecil Skotnes art
exhibition, featuring 30 works by this highly acclaimed South African artist, which has been
partnered with the Laborie Limited Collection wines. A permanent exhibition at Laborie, his
masterpieces are on display in the Cellar Door, Manor House and in the restaurant. For more
information contact 021 807 3390, visit www.laboriewines.co.za, join our Facebook
page or email info@laboriewines.co.za.
AUGUST
Saturday, 4th August. Franschhoek Winter Wines. Celebrate the final days of winter in
style and head off to the Franschhoek Motor Museum, L'Ormarins Estate on Saturday, 4th
August for Franschhoek Winter Wines. Known as one of SA‟s leading wine destinations,
more than 30 of the valley‟s finest wineries will be showcasing their top winter wines at
this exclusive event. Participating wineries include, amongst others, La Bri, Morena,
Colmant, Môreson, Anthonij Rupert‟s Cape of Good Hope and Terra del Capo,
Franschhoek Cellars, Bellingham, Noble Hill, Leopard‟s Leap, La Motte, Solms-Delta and
Haut Espoir. Wine lovers will have the opportunity to browse at their leisure or engage
with the winemakers, affording visitors their undivided attention. Relax and unwind in a
warm and cosy environment, taking in the beauty of your surroundings as live
entertainment throughout the day assures you of a memorable experience. Car
enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice as the Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a
unique opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history. This
includes an extraordinary and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and
memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L‟Ormarins. The festival will be open from
12pm until 5pm, and tickets cost R180 per person, which includes a tasting of all the
wines on show. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Franschhoek Wine Valley

Offices, and booking is essential as tickets are limited to 350 people only. Those
wishing to spend the night will be spoilt for choice with accommodation ranging from
the finest bed and breakfasts to luxurious boutique hotels, all nestling in a picturesque
and safe environment. For more information or bookings contact the Franschhoek Wine
Valley office on 021 876 2861 or office@franschhoek.org.za. Join our Facebook page or
follow us on Twitter at #fhkwinter.
Tuesday, 7th August. 17h30 to 20h30. THE FOURTH SHIRAZ SHOWCASE. Don‟t miss this
unique opportunity. The cream of South Africa‟s award-winning Shiraz Superstars will be
lined up at the Vineyard Hotel, Colinton Road (Off Protea Road), Newlands. R100 per
person (includes wine glass and light snacks) Tickets available from Webtickets,
www.webtickets.co.za IF YOU LOVE SHIRAZ MAKE SURE YOU ARE THERE!!! For more
information contact Sandra Lotz 021 863 1599 or 082 924 7254
Friday, 10th August. Oldenburg Vineyards paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Oldenburg will have
the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged
to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local
and resident guests,” says Davies. “Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout
the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So
whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of
friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.” Each wine-paired dinner is
either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. “Ahead of each event we
conduct a tasting where The Square‟s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of
the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‟s an
opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically
paired to the wines in question,” Davies explained. “The combination of the tasting
session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating
journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest
standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired event.”
The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course.
Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the
dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is
R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner,
a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more
information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 10th and Saturday, 11th August. FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKEND. It‟s
back! Due to popular demand and the sell out success of the inaugural weekend, visitors
to the breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley can look forward to a few more
Mystery Weekends. The memorable weekend promises to add a dash of intrigue and
spice to your life. For R1 850 per couple for the weekend, experience the finest
Franschhoek offerings in this „once-in-a-blue-moon‟ opportunity. Representatives at the
Franschhoek Wine Valley offices will randomly select a range of fabulous Franschhoek
experiences and create your unique couple Mystery Weekend Package. This means that
you have no idea where you're staying, where you're eating or what other experiences
are in store for you. A truly unique adventure! Every Franschhoek Mystery Weekend
Package includes the following: Two nights of accommodation (for two people sharing)
at one of Franschhoek's superb four or five star hotels, B&B's or guesthouses; A lunch or
dinner experience (for two); Two breakfasts (for two); Two tickets to The Screening
Room at Le Quartier Français; A voucher (per couple) to use at one of the participating
retail outlets located in and around Franschhoek; A wine tasting (per couple) at one of
the award-winning participating Franschhoek wine farms; One other
surprise Franschhoek experience (per couple). With ample time on your hands during
this weekend why not include the Franschhoek Wine Valley Food & Wine Route as part of
your journey of discovery. Tailor-make your trip and take the concept of a bespoke food

and wine experience to a new level. For bookings or queries please contact Carmen on
021 876 2861 or email: office@franschhoek.org.za.
Saturday, 11th August. Cap Classique and Sally Williams Nougat pairing experience at
Villiera. For a while the Grier family has been searching for a tasting experience with a
difference. At the Taste of Cape Town Villiera was positioned next to Sally Williams
Nougat and discovered that some of their excellent products were superbly compatible
with our bubblies. We have decided to launch a Cap Classique/Nougat pairing
experience on the 11th of August at 11h00. It will be formally presented and last for an
hour. The cost will be R30 per person. Ideally you should book for this experience with
Heidi on general@villiera.com or 021 865 2002. Villiera Wines is 40km from Cape
Town, 20 km from Paarl and 10 km from Stellenbosch. Take exit 39 from the N1
highway. Travel 2 km down the R304 in the direction of Stellenbosch. Villiera is at the T-
junction on your right, opposite the Koelenhof winery. 021 865 2002/3
wine@villiera.com
Friday, 24th August. Mooiplaas Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy
Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, “We will host two wine-paired dinner
events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Mooiplaas will have the
R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course. Davies and his team have
also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the dinner for guests
attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is R950, while a double
room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900
and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more information or to make a
reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Sunday, 26th August. 11h00. Bottelary Hills Wine Route sets the table for
Winemakers Lunches. First lunch takes place at Hartenberg Estate. Like the sound of a
lazy Sunday lunch in the Winelands, with great food, fine wine and warm company? Then
head out to the Bottelary Hills, a sub-route of the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine
Routes, when the tables are set for the first in a series of Winemakers Lunches to be
hosted by the local wine folk, at Hartenberg Estate on 26th August. A select choice of
winemakers from this wine area, renowned for its acclaimed red wines and premium
white and sparkling wines, have teamed up for four season-inspired and varietal themed
lunches to be hosted at participating estates on the last Sunday of August, November,
February and May. The Bottelary Hills Wine Route, nestled north-west of Stellenbosch, is
home to numerous award-winning wine estates including Villiera, Hartenberg,
Beyerskloof, Bellevue, Goede Hoop, Groenland, Kaapzicht, Mooiplaas and many more.
The first languid Bottelary Hills Winemakers Lunch offers a bistro-style winter wine and
dine affair, infused with wooded white wines and bold reds, so it is only fitting that
Hartenberg Estate, widely regarded as one of South Africa‟s finest Shiraz producers,
plays host on this indulgent day. After a relaxed wine tasting, seasoned chef Christophe
Dehosse of Joostenberg Bistro will whet appetites with a four-course feast in
Hartenberg‟s underground cellar. Each of his dishes will be paired with a matching wine

from the area. Think superb wines, charming hospitality and sumptuous food shared at
tables where strangers become friends over a four-course lunch, enjoyed with the finest
Bottelary Hills wine gems – the perfect end to your weekend. The inaugural Bottelary
Hills Winemaker‟s Lunch at Hartenberg starts at 11am and costs R250 per person for a
wine tasting and four-course meal inclusive of a glass of wine per course. Pre bookings
are essential as seating is limited. To book your seats contact 021 886 8275 or send an
email to marketing@wineroute.co.za. Hartenberg Estate is situated on the Bottelary
Road off the R304 to Stellenbosch.
Wednesday, 29th August. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Steenberg, Constantia.
Cellarmaster and GM John Loubser will take you through all the thrills and triumphs of
growing Sauvignon Blanc in one of the coolest regions in the country. Numbers are
limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering a high quality,
excellent value evening out. Whether you are a wine „fundi‟, or simply enjoy a convivial
evening of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer something for everybody.
As Luvo says, “there are no golden or unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we
want to encourage people to explore their own taste preferences. If we can show them
something new to enjoy along the way, we‟ve done a good job”. To reserve your table
at Reuben‟s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to
restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 30th August. Mint Restaurant at the Taj, corner St Georges Mall and Wale
St. Continuing the journey through the world‟s most beautiful winelands by presenting
Expressions of Franschhoek with a Guest Chef from the region, whose dishes will be
paired with regional wines which express the inherent character of the variety and their
place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table
d‟hôte menu for the entire next month with selected paired regional wines (Wellington
& Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent time with the chef to ensure we
replicate his or her dishes correctly! R350 per person, including mineral water and
secure parking at Mandela Rhodes Place. Telephone 021 819 2000 or email
restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com to make your reservation There is also a chance
to win one of many prizes, including an evening‟s stay for 2 persons in a luxury room at
Taj Cape Town, whenever you dine from this menu. Guest wines will feature on various
Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a week!)
which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the launch night will be available
at cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and
a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every
Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place.
Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info,
please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com.
Friday, 31st August from 17h00 to 21h00. Wine Concepts will host their 10th
exclusive Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon Festival at The Vineyard Hotel and
Spa, Colinton Road, Newlands. Treat your taste buds to a tantalising selection of just
two varieties! This popular annual festival gives wine lovers the opportunity to taste
recently released Sauvignon Blancs and current Cabernet Sauvignons. For those who
prefer to savour older vintages, there will be a range of these bewitching wines on offer
as well. Tempting and tantalising hot and cold finger food 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: R130.00 per person – includes
tasting of all wines on show, souvenir wine glass and light snacks. Ample parking is
available. Tickets can be purchased at 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 to book. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. For more information contact
corlien@wineconcepts.co.za www.wineconcepts.co.za

Friday, 31st August at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and food
pairing dinners in the Planet Restaurant (subject to change). Executive Chef Rudi
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Grape - Pinot Noir: Catherine
Marshall Wines – Catherine Marshall, Vriesenhof – Jan Boland Coetzee, Haute Cabrière –
Christiane Von Arnim. Each evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around the
Lord Kitchener Fountain, followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and an
overview of the wines that will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost: R395
per person which includes a seven-course dinner with matching wines. These evenings
are very popular, reservations are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out how you
can combine a Wine & Dine evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact +27 21
483 1948
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, 1st and Sunday, 2nd September Telkom Business Michael Fridjhon Wine
Experience at The Hyatt Regency, 191 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg. Times:
Saturday Benchmark Tasting, 18h30 for 19h00 sharp start, followed by the Gala Dinner
(20h30 onwards) in the Ballroom. Dress: Cocktail wear, jacket and tie. Sunday
Champagne Brunch: Registration from 10h15 for 10h30 sharp start. Brunch ends around
13h30. Dress: Elegantly Casual Spring.
The subject is “The Glory of Old Wines” and it promises an array of vinous rarities the
likes of which we may never see again. For some time now I have been collecting select
examples from the world's leading appellations, hoping that in the end we would have
enough mature great wine to illustrate the proposition. The Michael Fridjhon Wine
Experience was conceived as an annual event which would establish benchmarks for
wine enthusiasts seeking extraordinary encounters with great wines. Over the years we
have been lucky enough to source once-in-a-lifetime bottles which have not only
illustrated the theme of the weekend, but raised the stakes for all of us who love and
respect fine wine. Some of the wines that have been secured for the keynote tasting,
and the dinner which follows include First Growths from the Left Bank (Mouton
Rothschild 1975) and Right Bank (Chateau Cheval Blanc 1970), White Burgundy (Beaune
Clos des Mouches 1995) and Red Burgundy (Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 1990), Krug 1995 and
a German Beerenauslese, the 1945 Niersteiner Friztenholler. The dinner will begin with
a Corton Charlemagne 2000 (served from the Jeroboam), then magnums of Segla 1989,
followed by magnums of Chateau Haut Batailley 1983. The dessert wine will be a 1979
Kiedricher Graf Eiswein, a breathtakingly beautiful example of a wine which can only be
made by crushing frost-frozen grapes before they have thawed. Chef Taner Erdamir from
the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg has designed a menu which combines innovation and
tradition to complement this year's line-up. Champagne for the Saturday events are
the Bollinger Special Cuvée and the 1997 Bollinger Grande Année (from the Jeroboam).
For the Champagne brunch the next day, we will be showing the prestige cuvées from
Billecart-Salmon (the Elisabeth Salmon 2000) and Pommery (the Cuvée Louise 1999) with
the degustation canapés, while the non-vintage Billecart-Salmon Rosé and Pommery will
accompany the brunch. It goes without saying that volumes of truly old wines are
virtually non-existent and so we have had to cut back on the number of places we are
able to offer. Notwithstanding the rarity of this year's selection we have done our best
to keep the cost of attending the weekend in line with last year. Allowing for an
inflation-related increase, as well as an adjustment for the Rand-Euro rate, this has
come in at 9%. In an endeavour to ameliorate this, we are able to offer a complimentary
bottle of 2004 Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal (worth R3000) for every couple booking
at the full rate before the Early Bird cut-off date. (This would be in lieu of the Early Bird
discount of R750 per person). We have also again arranged to include in the weekend
rate, complimentary overnight accommodation at the Hyatt Regency on a per-couple
basis (single supplement available on request) for the Saturday. We hope you can join us

at the 16th Wine Experience. Cost : Early Bird package (book and pay in full by
Friday 20th July) R6 500; thereafter full weekend package R7 250. Rate is per person
and includes VAT. Rate includes overnight accommodation for a twin/double room at the
Hyatt Regency on Saturday 1 September. Single supplement of R500 applies. Couples
booking at the Full Weekend Package rate by Friday 20th July will receive a
complimentary bottle of Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2004.
Saturday, 1st September, 12h30 to 18h30. Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, Natal at
The Litchi Orchard, Seaforth Avenue, Salt Rock. Bands: Albert Frost and Lonehill Estate.
Ticket: R250 • Ticket & 6 bottles of Pinotage R690. TICKET INCLUDES: Free flowing
Pinotage, local foods, chocolate dessert table, music and games. Additional dishes for
sale. www.diemersfontein.co.za. Pinotage on Tap tickets go on sale on Monday 2 July
2012 from Computicket
Saturday, 1st September, 19h00 start. Elgin Barn Dance. Tickets will go on sale shortly.
Join the event to keep up dated on the happenings of the Barn Dance.
Friday, 7th September. Anthonij Rupert Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
Spa. Roy Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, “We will host two wine-
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Anthonij Rupert
will have the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are
encouraged to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with
both local and resident guests,” says Davies. “Diners can enjoy live light entertainment
throughout the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the
experience. So whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with
a group of friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.” Each wine-paired
dinner is either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. “Ahead of each
event we conduct a tasting where The Square‟s sous chef, the winemaker and select
members of the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‟s
an opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu
specifically paired to the wines in question,” Davies explained. “The combination of the
tasting session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a
fascinating journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute
highest standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired
event.” The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-
course. Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that
include the dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single
room is R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course
paired dinner, a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For
more information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Thursday 13th September from 17h00 to 21h00. Wine Concepts will host their 10th
exclusive Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon Festival at Protea Hotel Fire and
Ice, Melrose Arch. Treat your taste buds to a tantalising selection of just two varieties!
This popular annual festival gives wine lovers the opportunity to taste recently released
Sauvignon Blancs and current Cabernet Sauvignons. For those who prefer to savour older
vintages, there will be a range of these bewitching wines on offer as well. Tempting and
tantalising hot and cold finger food 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: R130.00 per person – includes tasting of all wines on
show, souvenir wine glass and light snacks. Ample parking is available. Tickets can be
purchased at 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 to book. Tickets
can also be purchased at the door. For more information contact
corlien@wineconcepts.co.za www.wineconcepts.co.za

Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th September. FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKEND. It‟s
back! Due to popular demand and the sell out success of the inaugural weekend, visitors
to the breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley can look forward to a few more
Mystery Weekends. The memorable weekend promises to add a dash of intrigue and
spice to your life. For R1 850 per couple for the weekend, experience the finest
Franschhoek offerings in this „once-in-a-blue-moon‟ opportunity. Representatives at the
Franschhoek Wine Valley offices will randomly select a range of fabulous Franschhoek
experiences and create your unique couple Mystery Weekend Package. This means that
you have no idea where you're staying, where you're eating or what other experiences
are in store for you. A truly unique adventure! Every Franschhoek Mystery Weekend
Package includes the following: Two nights of accommodation (for two people sharing)
at one of Franschhoek's superb four or five star hotels, B&B's or guesthouses; A lunch or
dinner experience (for two); Two breakfasts (for two); Two tickets to The Screening
Room at Le Quartier Français; A voucher (per couple) to use at one of the participating
retail outlets located in and around Franschhoek; A wine tasting (per couple) at one of
the award-winning participating Franschhoek wine farms; One other
surprise Franschhoek experience (per couple). With ample time on your hands during
this weekend why not include the Franschhoek Wine Valley Food & Wine Route as part of
your journey of discovery. Tailor-make your trip and take the concept of a bespoke food
and wine experience to a new level. For bookings or queries please contact Carmen on
021 876 2861 or email: office@franschhoek.org.za.
Saturday, 15th September, 13h00 to 18h30. Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, Gauteng
at The Cradle Restaurant, The Cradle of Humankind. Lanseria. Bands: Shadowclub and
Albert Frost. Ticket: R320 • Ticket & 6 bottles of Pinotage R770. TICKET INCLUDES: Free
flowing Pinotage, local foods, chocolate dessert table, music and games. Additional
dishes for sale. www.diemersfontein.co.za. Pinotage on Tap tickets go on sale on
Monday 2 July 2012 from Computicket
Friday, 21st September. Boutique wine makers paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers will have the opportunity to
present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in
advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local and resident
guests,” says Davies. “Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening,
and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So whether you are
looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the
R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course. Davies and his team have
also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the dinner for guests
attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is R950, while a double
room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900
and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more information or to make a
reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Wednesday, 26th September. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Ken Forrester aka „the
King of Chenin‟ will be the guest presenter, bringing his legendary wit, charm and range
of benchmark Chenin Blancs. But far from being a „one-hit wonder‟, red wine-lovers can

also look forward to some stellar Grenache and Rhone blends as Ken was one of the
pioneers for this variety in SA. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is
priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a
wine „fundi‟, or simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these
dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo says, “there are no golden or
unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore
their own taste preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the
way, we‟ve done a good job”. To reserve your table at Reuben‟s One&Only Cape Town,
call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 27th September. Mint Restaurant at the Taj, corner St Georges Mall and
Wale St. Continuing the journey through the world‟s most beautiful winelands by
presenting Expressions of Cape Point & Constantia with a Guest Chef from one of these
regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the inherent
character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated
into the MINT Restaurant Table d‟hôte menu for the entire next month with selected
paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent
time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly! R350 per person,
including mineral water and secure parking at Mandela Rhodes Place. Telephone
021 819 2000 or email restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com to make your reservation
There is also a chance to win one of many prizes, including an evening‟s stay for 2
persons in a luxury room at Taj Cape Town, whenever you dine from this menu. Guest
wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-
consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the
launch night will be available at cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting
before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday
evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth
Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819
2001. For more info, please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog
www.tajhotels.com .
Friday, 28th September at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and
food pairing dinners in the Planet Restaurant (subject to change). Executive Chef Rudi
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Terroir - Cape Point and Hout
Bay: Cape Point Vineyards – Duncan Savage, Hout Bay Vineyards – Peter and Cathy
Roelofse. Each evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around the Lord Kitchener
Fountain, followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and an overview of the
wines that will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost: R395 per person
which includes a seven-course dinner with matching wines. These evenings are very
popular, reservations are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out how you can
combine a Wine & Dine evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact +27 21 483
1948
Friday, 28th September from 12 noon to 10pm. We Love Real Beer Craft Beer
Festival. Bigger and better, and always in the spirit of the „small guy‟, this year's
festival promises to be the best craft beer event on the continent. Building on the
success of the last three WLRB Festivals, 2012 will see a huge increase in the variety of
beers, with over 20 independent breweries exhibiting unique styles from around the
country. The festival will run from 12 noon to 10pm, with plenty of time to taste and
enjoy the wide selection of beers on tap and in bottle. Also new this year are the special
events on the days leading up to the festival, with the opportunity to get a little more
intimate with a variety of brewers; dinners and tastings in Cape Town are planned with a
focus on beer and food pairings in some of the city's best restaurants. For those who
have enjoyed the WLRB festivals in the past, this year we're striving to further improve

the event, with enhanced infrastructure and flow for the best possible experience. This
means mark your calendars now, as they'll be a limited number of tickets available.
While tickets will be sold at the door, the best bet is to purchase through
www.webtickets.co.za, avoiding any disappointment at the door. Save the date for
September 28th, and come and enjoy the best beer South Africa has to offer. This time
with more craft, more independence, more taste, more texture, and more naturally
brewed goodness than ever before. Now in our fourth year, Cape Town's only true Craft
Beer Festival, is back to show the world our brews. The details: COSTS: R75 - includes
your glass with DJ‟S, Bands, great food, secure parking, lots of toilets & security.
LOCATION: the NeighbourGoods Market, Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock. CONTACT: Cameron
at info@neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za. WWW.NEIGHBOURGOODSMARKET.CO.ZA
www.guywithcamera.co.za/blog/the-real-beer-festival/. Breweries in attendance
include (amongst others): Brewers & Union, Jack Black Beer, Boston Brewery, Devils
Peak Brewery, Birkenhead Brewery, Mitchells Brewery, Darling Brew, Triggerfish, Saggy
Stone, Brothers in Arms, Copper Lake. Ciders from: Everson‟s, Rekorderlig
OCTOBER
Friday, 5th October. Haut Espoir Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Haut Espoir will have
the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged
to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local
and resident guests,” says Davies. “Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout
the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So
whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of
friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.” Each wine-paired dinner is
either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. “Ahead of each event we
conduct a tasting where The Square‟s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of
the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‟s an
opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically
paired to the wines in question,” Davies explained. “The combination of the tasting
session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating
journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest
standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired event.”
The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course.
Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the
dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is
R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner,
a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more
information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Saturday, 13th October, 13h00 to 19h00. Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, Western
Cape, at Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate. Bands: Good Luck. Albert Frost and
Gerald Clark. Ticket: R320 (with R5 of every ticket sold donated to Bird Life South
Africa). Ticket & 6 bottles of Pinotage R750. TICKET INCLUDES: Free flowing Pinotage,
local foods, chocolate dessert table, music and games. Additional dishes for sale.
www.diemersfontein.co.za. Pinotage on Tap tickets go on sale on Monday 2 July 2012
from Computicket
Thursday, 25th October. Mint Restaurant at the Taj, corner St Georges Mall and Wale
St. Continuing the journey through the world‟s most beautiful winelands by presenting
Expressions of Swartland & Darling with a Guest Chef from one of these regions, whose
dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the inherent character of the
variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated into the MINT
Restaurant Table d‟hôte menu for the entire next month with selected paired regional
wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent time with the

chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly! R350 per person, including
mineral water and secure parking at Mandela Rhodes Place. Telephone 021 819 2000 or
email restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com to make your reservation There is also a
chance to win one of many prizes, including an evening‟s stay for 2 persons in a luxury
room at Taj Cape Town, whenever you dine from this menu. Guest wines will feature on
various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a
week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the launch night will be
available at cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from
5pm and a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and
every Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking
place. Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014, Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more
info, please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com.
Friday, 26th October Constantia Valley Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers from Constantia Valley Wines will
end off the season in style with a spectacular dinner, showcasing up to nine wines. To
avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in advance for the dinners, as
they are extremely popular with both local and resident guests,” says Davies. “Diners
can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening, and lucky draws are held at
each event to add to the experience. So whether you are looking for a romantic evening
out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the experience is bound to be a
memorable one.” Each wine-paired dinner is either four- or five-course, depending on
the wines served. “Ahead of each event we conduct a tasting where The Square‟s sous
chef, the winemaker and select members of the media as well as the hotels food and
wine committee get together. It‟s an opportunity to taste the wines and to debate,
deliberate and explore a menu specifically paired to the wines in question,” Davies
explained. “The combination of the tasting session and then experiencing the end
product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-
product is always of the absolute highest standard, something we believe our guests will
experience with every paired event.” The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-
course and R315 pp for the five-course. Davies and his team have also put together
exclusive stay-over packages that include the dinner for guests attending the events. For
the five-course dinner, a single room is R950, while a double room is R800 per person
sharing. For the four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900 and a double room is
R750 per person sharing. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact
021 657 4500 or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 26th to Sunday 28th October. The Cape Outdoor Expo will re-locate to the
Winelands! A New Winelands venue will be launched shortly – watch this space… The
Expo will be hosted indoor in marquees, small marquees, and outdoor and will
incorporate a variety of options and sizes. The venue, a beautiful wine farm just off the
Paarl Highway in the Stellenbosch Environ - is easily accessible to Visitors, easy of build
up for Exhibitors and provides the perfect setting for a true OUTDOOR EXPO.
Friday, 26th October at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Grape – Sauvignon Blanc:
Hermanuspietersfontein – Bartho Ecksteen, Strandveld Vineyards – Conrad Vlok, Bramon
Wine Estate – Peter Thorpe. Each evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around
the Lord Kitchener Fountain, followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and
an overview of the wines that will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost:
R395 per person which includes a seven-course dinner with matching wines. These
evenings are very popular, reservations are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out

how you can combine a Wine & Dine evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact
+27 21 483 1948
Wednesday, 31st October. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Kanu, Stellenbosch. New
winemaker, Adam Mason, will host the dinner. His previous experience includes making
South Africa‟s iconic Vin de Constance at Klein Constantia, and the wine world is a-
quiver with excitement and anticipation to see what dizzy heights he can achieve at
Kanu. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering
a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a wine „fundi‟, or simply
enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer
something for everybody. As Luvo says, “there are no golden or unbreakable rules with
wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore their own taste
preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the way, we‟ve done a
good job”. To reserve your table at Reuben‟s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431
4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
NOVEMBER
Friday, 23rd to Sunday, 25th November (venue tbc) The Wine Show Road Show,
Durban 2012: www.wineshow.co.za Wine Extra: Monthly E-magazine NEW FORMAT
LAUNCHED !!! www.wine-extra.co.za t: 021 888 8814 f: 021 888 8818 c: 072 784
3349 jolene@wineshow.co.za
Sunday, 25th November. 11h00. Bottelary Hills Wine Route sets the table for
Winemakers Lunches. Celebrate the taste of spring in true al fresco style with a lazy
Sunday lunch at Beyerskloof Estate in the Winelands, with great food, fine wine and
warm company. Head out to the Bottelary Hills, a sub-route of the Stellenbosch
American Express® Wine Routes, when the tables are set for the first in a series of
Winemakers Lunches to be hosted by the local wine folk, at Beyerskloof Estate on 25th
November. A select choice of winemakers from this wine area, renowned for its
acclaimed red wines and premium white and sparkling wines, have teamed up for four
season-inspired and varietal themed lunches to be hosted at participating estates on the
last Sunday of August, November, February and May. The Bottelary Hills Wine Route,
nestled north-west of Stellenbosch, is home to numerous award-winning wine estates
including Villiera, Hartenberg, Beyerskloof, Bellevue, Goede Hoop, Groenland,
Kaapzicht, Mooiplaas and many more. To book your seats contact 021 886 8275 or send
an email to marketing@wineroute.co.za.
Wednesday, 28th November. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Nitida Estate,
Durbanville. Owner/winemaker Bernhard Veller will be getting into the festive spirit
with a glass of his unusual sparkling Shiraz before showing his uniformly excellent range
of Bordeaux varietals and blends. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each
is priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a
wine „fundi‟, or simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these
dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo says, “there are no golden or
unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore
their own taste preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the
way, we‟ve done a good job”. To reserve your table at Reuben‟s One&Only Cape Town,
call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 29th November. Mint Restaurant at the Taj, corner St Georges Mall and
Wale St. Continuing the journey through the world‟s most beautiful winelands by
presenting Expressions of Durbanville with a Guest Chef from the region, whose dishes
will be paired with regional wines which express the inherent character of the variety
and their place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated into the MINT Restaurant

Table d‟hôte menu for the entire next month with selected paired regional wines
(Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent time with the chef to
ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly! R350 per person, including mineral water
and secure parking at Mandela Rhodes Place. Telephone 021 819 2000 or email
restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com to make your reservation There is also a chance
to win one of many prizes, including an evening‟s stay for 2 persons in a luxury room at
Taj Cape Town, whenever you dine from this menu. Guest wines will feature on various
Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a week!)
which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the launch night will be available
at cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and
a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every
Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place.
Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info,
please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com.
Friday, 30th November at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Terroir – Constantia:
Steenberg – JD Pretorius, Buitenverwachting – Brad Paton, Eagle's Nest – Stuart Botha.
Each evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around the Lord Kitchener Fountain,
followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and an overview of the wines that
will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost: R395 per person which includes a
seven-course dinner with matching wines. These evenings are very popular, reservations
are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out how you can combine a Wine & Dine
evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact +27 21 483 1948
DECEMBER
Friday, 14th December at 19h00. The Mount Nelson Wine & Dine Series of wine and
weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire. Style – Methode Cap
Classique: Colmant – JP Colmant, Simonsig – Johan Malan, Villiera – Jeff Grier. Each
evening starts at 19h00 with pre-dinner drinks around the Lord Kitchener Fountain,
followed by an introduction to the menu by the chef and an overview of the wines that
will be served by the sommelier and winemakers. Cost: R395 per person which includes a
seven-course dinner with matching wines. These evenings are very popular, reservations
are strongly encouraged. To book or to find out how you can combine a Wine & Dine
evening with a luxurious stay at the hotel, contact +27 21 483 1948

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