Stellenbosch Wine Festival is Taking Over the Historic Town Hall This August

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival returns for a celebration of fine food and wine from 2 to 3 August at Stellenbosch Town Hall. This historic event was first held in 1973, and this year’s edition will spotlight 60 of the country’s best producers and more than 200 wines are available for tasting alongside a harvest table and live music.

If you’ve ever wanted to find out what makes the award-winning vintages from the Stellenbosch wine route so unique, this is your chance. Read on to find out more about the event.

Taste over 200 wines at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival

Both established and emerging wineries from the Stellenbosch Wine Route will be taking up space at the event. This is your chance to indulge in an extraordinary walk-around wine tasting experience where you can taste, sip, and savour an impressive array of wines from over 60 award-winning wine producers.

Stellenbosch wines excel across grape varieties, which is the reason for focus tastings that include Cabernet through the ages hosted by the Stellenbosch Cabernet collective, and Chenin Blanc. Some of the country’s biggest wine labels joining the event include Meerlust, Quoin Rock, Spier, Villiera Wines, Warwick Estate and many more.

Pair your wines with a jovial harvest table by celebrated chef, Bertus Basson

This vibrant festival is not just about wine; it’s a celebration of culinary excellence as well. Included in your ticket is a sumptuous feast curated by the renowned Chef Bertus Basson and his talented team.

Dine with fellow wine fans on an exquisite gourmet harvest table with a selection of small plates and tasting bites. End with irresistible sweet treats served buffet-style.

Special deals and more about Wine Town Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Festival forms part of Wine Town Stellenbosch, a broader celebration of family-friendly experiences organised by wine farms, top restaurants, tour operators and guesthouses in South Africa’s wine capital.

Activities feature amongst others, specialised wine tours, international conferences and regional tastings as well as winemaker lunches and dinners, specials at wine bars and restaurants around town and curated vertical tastings.

Winelovers who are keen to take advantage of the entire week’s events can enjoy discounts and special deals are being offered across the board. For information, visit StayAndPlay.visitstellenbosch.org, email info@wineroute.co.za or call 021 886 4310.

How to book your tickets

Cost: R450 to R490pp, including 18 wine tasting tokens, live music performance and a harvest feast. Book via Plankton

When: Friday, 2 August from 5pm to 9pm. Saturday, 3 August from 2pm to 6pm
Where: Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch