South Africa’s biggest lifestyle celebration of wine returns to Stellenbosch from July 26 to August 3, with limited tickets and a discount on online bookings. Wine Town Stellenbosch comprises a nine-day programme of activities on estates across the region that culminates in the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, an all-inclusive walk-around tasting at the City of Oaks’ historic town hall.
Tickets to the Stellenbosch Wine Festival on 1-2 August are now on sale, providing wine-lovers and the wine-curious the perfect opportunity to taste more than 200 expressions from over 50 of the country’s leading producers. Exciting new participants at this year’s event include Raats Family Wines, Hidden Valley Wines and De Meye Vineyards, who join many other internationally renowned estates. Also back this year is the sumptuous graze-table of endless, seasonal and local bites and delights.
If you’ve ever wanted a quick and all-encompassing way to learn about its wine and experience the Stellenbosch lifestyle, this is the occasion.
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is the crowning event of Wine Town Stellenbosch – an entire week of experiences and activities hosted by wine farms, restaurants, tour operators and guesthouses. Among them are specialised wine tours, workshops and curated vertical tastings as well as winemaker lunches and dinners, specials at restaurants around town. This includes Happy Hour from 17:00 to 19:00 at selected wine bars and restaurants. The full programme of Wine Town Stellenbosch activities will be announced shortly.
More about the Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Some of the country’s biggest names in wine will be represented at this year’s Stellenbosch Wine Festival. Among them, Simonsig, Alto, Spier, Rust en Vrede, Blaauwklippen and Kleine Zalze to name a few.
The food feast on offer comes from the kitchens of chef Bertus Basson and prepared by Bertus Basson Restaurants Group Chef Adel Grewar. It features small plates of traditional favourites and a buffet of desserts. Live entertainment adds to the spectacle.
Festival details
- Dates and times: Fri, 1 Aug, 17:00 – 21:00 and Sat, 2 Aug: 14:00 – 18:00
- Tickets: R550pp (online) | R600 at the door
- Ticket includes: Wine tasting tokens, live entertainment and access to the graze table
- Tickets: Book via Plankton.
Make it more than just a day out
Turn your Stellenbosch Wine Festival experience into a proper break-away. Stellenbosch’s Stay & Play initiative, encourages visitors to take time to explore all the region has to offer – from stays and restaurants to unforgettable wine experiences. Plan your visit at stayandplay.visitstellenbosch.org
Enquiries may be directed to [email protected] or 021 886 4310. Stay up to date with events by following @stellwineroute on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.