Upcoming events on the South African wine calender

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2012

Robertson

Wine on the River: 19-21 October 2012

This idyllic open-air wine festival takes place on the banks of the Breede River at the Goudmyn Farm between Robertson and Bonnievale.

Robertson

Robertson Slow: 10-12 August 2012

This weekend is definitely a must for the wine lover who prefers to take the slower lane.

Robertson

Wacky Wine Weekend: 7-10 June 2012

Now taking place for the 9th year, the festival has become famous!

Robertson

Hands-on Harvest: 24-26 February 2012

The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to host it's forth Hands-on Harvest festival.  This boutique event offers wine aficionados and budding vintners a chance to experience the magic of harvest for a day – without having to quit their day jobs!

2011

Cape Town

WineX: 8-9 September 2011

WineX is a great way to relax with friends and enjoy an evening tasting some of the more than 1500 wines available from the 250 Cape producers who exhibit at South Africa's premier wine event.

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Franschhoek

Franschhoek Uncorked: 3-4 September 2011

Say goodbye to the grey moods of winter and celebrate the arrival of spring by heading off to the beautiful village of Franschhoek for the annual Franschhoek Uncorked festival. Franschhoek wineries in and around the scenic valley welcome the fresh, new season, using the opportunity to showcase their exciting new vintages and releases, and putting on a string of special events for visitors.

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McGregor

McGregor Food and Wine Festival: 27 August 2011

The McGregor Food and Wine Festival plans to build on the last year's event which attracted over 700 people to McGregor to sample the valley's wines and experience the very best culinary produce that the town's restaurants and eateries can provide.

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Hermanus

Hermanus Wine & Food Festival: 6-8 August 2011

The Wine Village is once again proud to present Hermanus Wine and Food Fair, one of South Africa’s Top 10 Wine Festivals. This is a celebration of 15 years of great wines of the Elgin to Elim area.

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Robertson/Route 62

Robertson Slow: 5-7 August 2011

30 Wineries and Guesthouses from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson will welcome visitors  into their homes, to their dining tables and onto their farms for a food & wine experience - enjoyed SLOWLY.

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Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Festival: 28-31 July 2011

Celebration of the vine from fine wines and culinary creations to music and the arts is the focus of the 10th annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, one of the biggest and oldest country food and wine festivals in the Cape

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Calitzdorp

ABSA Port and Wine Festival: 16-18 June 2011

The Festival is hosted by the 8 Calitzdorp Wine Cellars - Axe Hill, Boplaas, Calitzdorp Wine Cellar, De Krans,  Du'SwaRoo, Peter Bayly, TTT Cellars and Withoek. On offer are olive oil and olives, port and wine tastings, wine and port with food, with chocolate, with cheese and exploring the different styles of Port.

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Cape Town/Johannesburg

Old Mutual Wine Trophy Public Tasting: 9 (CT) and 10 (JHB) June 2011

Offers the public the opportunity to taste the South African wines that won Gold and Silver Medals at the 2011 Old Mutual Wine Trophy.

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Robertson

Wacky Wine Weekend: 2-5 June 2011

Taking place for the 8th time and has become famous! 50 wine estates in the Robertson Valley showcasing their wines.

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Cape Town

The Wine Affair At The V&A Waterfront: 3-6 May 2011

The Wine Affair at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront is the only wine and food festival that takes place right at the waters' edge, offering spectacular views and the enjoyment of top wineries, restaurants and purveyors of fine foods.
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Wellington

Wellington Wine Harvest Festival: 19-21 March 2011

Wellington was named 2010 SA Terroir Top Wine Area and celebrates the bounty of the harvest at the 5th Wine Harvest Festival.

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Robertson Wine Valley

Hands-on Harvest: 25-27 February 2011

The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to host its third Hands-on Harvest. This boutique event offers wine aficionados and budding vintners a chance to experience the magic of harvest for a day – without having to quit their day jobs!

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2010

Robertson Wine Valley

2010 Wacky Wine Weekend: 3–6 June 2010

Welcome to the Wacky Wine Weekend festival which takes place every year in the Robertson Wine Valley. This ever popular event is now in its 7th year, the festival still brings you fantastic offers at fantastic value.

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The Wine Show Jo'burg: 4-6 June 2010

Wine Laid Bare Entries Wow Judges

The organisers of The Wine Show Jo’burg have been inundated with entries for the Wine Laid Bare photo competition, which is staged annually in aid of breast cancer awareness. Hundreds of photographers and would-be models collaborated in an effort to make it to the top twelve, which will be included in the 2011 calendar.

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Franschhoek Wine Valley

Winter Warmers and Franschhoek Affair & Franschhoek Pairings: 25-27 June 2010

Have you ever wanted to take up a craft, learn how to make bread or just simply appreciate the art of pairing food and wine? Now you can. Make your way to Franschhoek over the weekend of 25, 26 and 27 June, where local, well-known establishments will be offering visitors to the area a range of activities designed to enhance your stay.

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Stellenbosch Wine Festival: 1-5 July 2010

This year the Stellenbosch Wine Festival will take place a month earlier than usual, in order to ensure that both the international football spectators as well as the local residents have the opportunity to experience the Stellenbosch Wine Route like never before.

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Breedekloof

Keep warm with Breedekloof Soetes and Soup: 23-24 July 2010

Hearty country soups, live music, art and jewellery exhibitions, accommodation specials and discounts on medal-winning Muscadel and Port are just some of the reasons to attend the annual Breedekloof Soetes and Soup weekend on Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24 2010.

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Robertson

Robertson Slow: 6-9 August 2010

From 6 - 9 August 2010 time will go by exceptionally slowly in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley when the 4th Robertson Slow will take place. 29 Wineries and Guesthouses from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson will welcome visitors into their homes, to their dining tables and onto their farms for a food & wine experience - enjoyed SLOWLY.

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Durban

Wine magazine public tasting: Bordeaux-style Blends: 13 October 2010

Join for an informitive, seated wine tasting of the top scoring wines from this year's Bordeaux-style Blends. The tastings will be presented by Waterford Estate's Kevin Arnold.

Robertson

Wine on the River: 15 to 17 October 2010

The Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River. Come and enjoy laid-back country hospitality and taste more than 300 wines from over 40 cellars, with the soothing rhythm of live jazz and blues in the background.

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Stellenbosch/Somerset West

Third Helderberg Wine Festival: 21 to 24 October 2010

The 2010 festival takes place on 30 wineries in the Stellenbosch and Somerset West region.

Great food, music, art and numerous other activities attract crowds to this laid-back event.

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Franschhoek

Synergy Live Music Festival, Boschendal Wine Estate

Synergy, South Africa's legendary mega-musical festival, returns to the magnificent Boschendal estate feturing some to local and international artists such as Feeder, Goldfish, Prime Circle, aKing and Taxi Violence to name but a few.

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Franschhoek

"The Magic of Bubbles" Cap Classique & Champagne Festival: 3-5 December 2010

Be sure not to miss this year's The Franschhoek 'Magic of Bubbles' Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, the largest of its kind in South Africa. It gives visitors the opportunity to sample French Champagne and some of the very best Cap Classique wines that this wonderful valley has to offer.

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Paarl

kyknet Backsberg Picnic Concert Series

Backsberg in conjunction with the South African TV channel kykNet are running a series of picnic concerts at their impressive estate from 28 November 2010 to 13 February 2011. Featuring some of South Africa's best loved artist such as Karen Zoid, Koos Kombuis and aKing.

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