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SUMMARY:Taste Stellenbosch 2026: Six Weeks of Unforgettable Food\, Wine and Culinary Experiences
DESCRIPTION:If you’re searching for the ultimate food and wine festival in South Africa\, mark your calendar for Taste Stellenbosch which returns from 1 August to 20 September 2026. This annual event will once again be transforming South Africa’s culinary capital into a celebration of exceptional dining\, award-winning wines\, vineyard experiences and luxury country escapes. \nWhether you’re planning a weekend getaway from Cape Town\, a gourmet road trip through the Cape Winelands\, or simply looking for the best restaurants in Stellenbosch\, this six-week culinary celebration offers countless reasons to slow down and savour every moment. \nWhy Visit Taste Stellenbosch?\nFew destinations rival Stellenbosch when it comes to world-class food and wine. Home to South Africa’s largest concentration of acclaimed restaurants\, celebrated wine estates\, artisan producers and visionary chefs\, Stellenbosch has become synonymous with unforgettable culinary experiences. \nTaste Stellenbosch showcases exactly what makes this destination so special. Throughout six weeks\, visitors can enjoy exclusive seasonal menus\, intimate chef collaborations\, vineyard feasts\, wine pairings\, long-table lunches\, heritage dining experiences and luxury accommodation specials – all thoughtfully curated to celebrate the region’s people\, produce and passion for hospitality. \nEvery meal tells a story\, beginning with locally grown ingredients and ending around beautifully set tables where conversation\, connection and discovery naturally unfold. \nCulinary Highlights Not to Miss\nThis year’s programme features some of Stellenbosch‘s most exciting restaurants\, wine estates and culinary experiences\, including: \nDe Warenmarkt: Interactive Test Kitchen and a Pinotage & Venison Winemakers’ Dinner with Beyerskloof.\n96 Winery Road Restaurant: A nostalgic four-course celebration marking 30 years of Good Food\, Good Wine and Good Times.\nHŌSEKI at Delaire Graff Estate: Nihon Jūdan\, an elegant culinary journey celebrating regional Japanese flavours.\nMuratie Farm Kitchen: The immersive Story Room Experience\, combining heritage storytelling\, slow-cooked cuisine and exceptional wines.\nPink Valley Restaurant: Pink Drinks & Petite Plates\, pairing premium rosé wines with beautifully crafted tasting plates.\nWarwick Wine Estate: Their signature gourmet slider and wine pairing experience.\nLanzerac Wine Estate: Guided Taste Lanzerac experiences alongside relaxed Family Style Sundays.\nKlein Joostenberg Bistro: A spectacular long-table farm brunch featuring seasonal produce\, artisan charcuterie\, oysters and sparkling wine. \nWhether you’re passionate about fine dining\, farm-to-table cuisine\, wine tasting or discovering hidden culinary gems\, there’s an experience designed to delight every palate. \n \nTurn Your Culinary Escape into a Weekend Getaway\nTaste Stellenbosch extends beyond the dining table with exclusive accommodation offers at boutique guesthouses\, vineyard estates and luxury hotels. Visitors can enjoy special seasonal packages including: \n10 Alexander B&B: Stay two nights and enjoy a complimentary third night.\nRozenburg Guesthouse: Receive 30% off accommodation within walking distance of Stellenbosch’s restaurants and wineries.\nSpier Wine Farm: Book two nights or more and receive R1\,600 in credit to enjoy dining\, wine tasting and spa experiences. \nIt’s the perfect excuse to linger a little longer among the vineyards\, explore another cellar\, discover another award-winning restaurant and truly embrace the slower rhythm of the Cape Winelands. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Taste Stellenbosch 2026 \nDates: 1 August – 20 September 2026 \nLocation: Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa \nWhat to Expect:\n\nSeasonal tasting menus\nWine pairing experiences\nVineyard feasts\nLong-table dining\nChef collaborations\nFarm-to-table experiences\nLuxury accommodation specials\nWine estate experiences\nCulinary workshops\nGourmet weekend getaways\n\nWhy You’ll Love Taste Stellenbosch\nTaste Stellenbosch is more than a food festival – it’s an invitation to experience one of the world’s most celebrated wine destinations through its people\, flavours and stories. Whether you’re visiting for a single lunch or planning an indulgent weekend away\, you’ll leave inspired\, well-fed and already planning your return. \nCome hungry. Leave inspired. Return soon. \nFor the full programme of participating restaurants\, accommodation offers and bookings\, visit taste.visitstellenbosch.org. \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE. 
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CATEGORIES:What's On Cape Town
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SUMMARY:Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa: Wine Society Event
DESCRIPTION:As we start planning our spring calendars\, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is ready to present an all-new series of its monthly Wine Society evenings\, set against a beautiful backdrop of the Helderberg mountains and overlooking some of the region’s most acclaimed vineyards. Wine enthusiasts can celebrate the new season by tapping into the country’s remarkable wine culture and attending one (or all) of this stunning countryside retreat’s intimate gatherings – a favourite amongst returning guests and discerning locals alike. \nHosted on a monthly basis\, Erinvale’s Magnolia Social Dining Lounge will be the venue where wine lovers can explore three acclaimed wineries alongside presenter Nick Plummer and Erinvale’s culinary team\, with ten wines to be paired with a carefully rafted menu. Of course\, this will also be accompanied by conversations with the respective winemakers. \nThese exclusive wine events are limited to just 35 guests and are priced at R495. It promises an intimate atmosphere where you can explore new wines\, connect with the people behind the bottle and indulge in great food whilst enjoying good company. \nFIND EXCITING TRAVEL\, FOOD AND WINE REVIEWS AND STORIES HERE \nWhat to expect of the upcoming Erinvale Wine Society events\nThe Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa’s Wine Society events have proven to be one of the Cape Winelands’most engaging food and wine experiences\, with a thoughtfully curated journey of the senses. It offers a rare opportunity for guests to learn\, connect and discover new wine favourites\, all while appreciating exceptional hospitality in one of the Cape’s most beautiful locations. \nThursday\, 27 August 2026:\n\nRijk’s Wine Estate – This family-owned estate is celebrated for its award-winning Chenin Blanc and Pinotage\, producing expressive wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Tulbagh Valley.\nSaronsberg Cellar – Well-known for its award-winning wines\, Saronsberg is one of Tulbagh’s widely praised wine destinations.\nJoubert-Tradauw – A family-owned private cellar located just outside the beautiful village of Barrydale\, ollowing wine lovers to “Proe die Klein Karoo” (taste the Klein Karoo). \n\nThursday\, 17 September 2026:\n\nBarton Vineyards – This multifaceted working farm\, Fynbos Reserve and boutique producer of fine wines and olives is from the Bot River Valley and promises some exceptional flavours.\nKloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate – Located in the Swartland\, this family-owned estate has a pioneering legacy and it is celebrated for its premium wines and olive oils.\n(L)equinox Wines – Also from the Swartland and founded by MC Stander\, this boutique wine producer crafts balanced\, natural wines with a hands-on approach.\n\nThursday\, 29 October 2026:\n\nEenzaamheid Wines – Rich in heritage\, this historic South African winery in Agter-Paarl is known for its handcrafted\, award-winning wines from dryland vineyards.\nLemberg Wine Estate – Also family-owned\, this Tulbagh winery crafts boutique\, terroir-driven premium wines.\nAnura Vineyards – Located on the foothills of the Simonsberg\, Anura crafts innovative wines that reflect the diverse soils\, slopes and character of Stellenbosch.\n\nThursday\, 26 November 2026:\n\nDoolhof Wine Estate – This award-winning estate\, at the foot of Limietberg\, crafts wines that expressively reflect Wellington’s unique terroir.\nAslina Wines – Founded by acclaimed winemaker Ntsiki Biyela\, Aslina Wines honours Biyela’s gran’s legacy through wines crafted with passion and purpose.\nMellish Family Vineyards – This boutique wine producer crafts cool-climate wines from the historic Welbeloond farm – a heritage property that was used as an outpost by Jan van Riebeeck in the late 1600s.\n\nBookings are essential and can be made by emailing hotel@erinvale.co.za or purchase a Wine Society voucher here.  \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE. 
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LOCATION:Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa\, 1 Erinvale Ave\, Somerset West\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7130\, South Africa
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