Top winemakers bring taste of Stellenbosch to Jozi
Taking place on June 10 and 11, the showcase will bring together more than 40 wineries and winemakers from the country's most awarded wine region. Attendees will have the chance to sip premium wines, engage with the people who make them, and discover why Stellenbosch remains the heart of South African wine.
The events - happening in both Soweto and Sandton - will feature big names like Ntsiki Biyela of Aslina Wines, Shawn Matthyse of Ken Forrester Wines, Dirk van Zyl of Glenelly Wines, Rianie Strydom of Cavalli Estate and Narina Cloete of Blaauwklippen Estate.
For the first time, the showcase will also spotlight some of Stellenbosch's finest locally-made brandies, adding depth to the already rich tasting experience.
'We're super excited about bringing Stellenbosch to Johannesburg again this year,' said Elmarie Rabe, manager of Stellenbosch Wine Routes. 'We share so much as South Africans, and this is another opportunity to share our stories and celebrate the diversity of culture and taste.'
Rabe said the events aim to connect new audiences to Stellenbosch and encourage tourism to the region. 'At the same time, we're hoping to entice visitors to visit Stellenbosch itself, particularly for our annual wine festival that takes place in August.'
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival, part of the broader Wine Town Stellenbosch celebration, runs over two days and is known for showcasing the best of the region's wines, landscapes and hospitality.
This year's Johannesburg leg includes: Soweto Tasting: 📍 Ristorante Villa Soweto, Orlando West 📅 June 10 | 6pm – 10pm 🎟️ Tickets: R200 (includes a tasting glass). Food trucks available. 🎫 Tickets via Webtickets and Pick n Pay.
Sandton Showcase: 📍 Southern Sun Sandton and Towers 📅 June 11 | From 5.30pm 🎟️ Tickets: R400 (includes wine tastings and food pairings) 🎫 Tickets via Plankton.mobi | Limited to 150 guests.
More information is available at www.wineroute.co.za, and updates can be found via @stellwineroute on social media.
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