EVENTS

MENLYN WINE MEANDER

A celebration of the art of wine will take place at Pretoria’s Central Square Menlyn Maine on April 24.

The organisers are planning a delightful afternoon filled with live music and over 15 exquisite wines to taste. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this event is perfect for everyone.

What visitors to the show can expect is music performances by local artists; sampling a diverse selection of wines from renowned vineyards.

The event starts at 11am. Tickets, costing R150 per person, available via Webtickets.

DURBAN GIN FEST

The annual Schweppes Durban Festival returns to the coastal city for high-spirited revelry on April 26.

This year, gin lovers can expect a greater variety of craft gin brands to indulge in, including an assortment of food trucks and music by some of SA’s top DJ’s on the decks. The event this year will be hosted at “Station Urban Event Space”, which is on the rooftop of the Durban Station on 65 Masabalala Yengwa Ave, Stamford Hill.

 General access tickets cost R290 and include a complimentary gin cocktail on arrival. VIP tickets available at R850 a person (limited to 50 tickets). Gates open at 12:00 and close at 22:00.

BEEREX AFRICA

BeerEx Africa, a conference and expo dedicated to the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage, will take place in Cape Town from May 22 to 24.

The event is the Makers Landing at The Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It is geared at brewers from across the continent.

Launched in 2016, BeerEx Africa (formerly the Craft Brewers Powwow) was established to help boost South Africa’s burgeoning beer culture. The conference and expo have grown to attract brewers and beer enthusiasts from across the continent.

Attendees can choose to attend just the expo or opt for a package including the one-day conference as well as the two-day expo, which showcases innovative products from local companies alongside major international suppliers. The event is held in conjunction with the African Beer Cup, the biggest beer competition in Africa, attracting more than 250 entries from across the continent.

Vaal Wine Expo

The Vaal Wine Route presents a day of wine tasting along the banks of the Vaal River in Gauteng on May 31.

The 22and expo will present South African farms that will be showcasing top local wines to sip and savour plus to buy direct at cellar door prices.

The venue is Stonehaven on Vaal, Rosebush Lane, Zuurfontein, Vanderbijlpark. The event starts 12 noon. Tickets cost R300 a person.

Cederberg Harvest Fest Pretoria

Cederberg Wines is heading to Pretoria on April 16 to host a dinner and fun harvest experience for urban slickers.

The event takes place at 16th by Koi, The Capital Trilogy, 202 Amarand Avenue, Waterkloof Glen from 18h30.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste wine, meet the winemakers, and claim exclusive releases at their rooftop event. T

his will be feast-to-table experience celebrating bold flavours and open-fire cooking, hosted by Cederberg winemaking team led by David, Jean and Anzelle, who will conduct a multi-course feast paired with exceptional Cederberg and Ghost Corner wines, straight from the cellar tanks and barrels. The cost is R950 per person.

Plett Wine & Bubbly Fest

A partnership between Plett Wine Route and Plett Tourism, this lively celebration is set to showcase Plettenberg Bay wines over two days on April 28 and 27.

In addition, visitors to the show will be immersed in masterclasses on locally produced wines, including being pampered with live music and snacks.

Held over Freedom Day long weekend, this two-day event will bring together serious collectors and casual connoisseurs, as well as winemakers who guide the process from grape to glass.

Stretching from Harkerville to The Crags, the Plett Wine Route is one of the smallest and most dynamic wine production regions in the Western Cape.

 The coastal city is home to a handful of small, privately-owned wine farms crafting still and sparkling wines of note. Plett produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir of note. Tickets, costing R350 per person, are available through Quicket. The event will be held at Kay & Monty Vineyards, Redford Road, The Crags, and starts at 12noon.

PICK N PAY FEST

The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Cape Town 2025 returns to the mother city for a two-day showcase on April 26 and 27.

Visitors to the show will taste their way through some of SA’s top wine producers and discover a world of award-winning wines and sumptuous food.  The event will take place at the Claremont Cricket Club.

Each ticketholder receives 20 wine tasting tokens and a tasting glass upon entry, the number of tokens “paid” per tasting is based on the rand value of the wine to be tasted at various stalls.

Highlights include an experience at the Tasting Room, Picnic and PnP Mixology Theatre. Tickets cost R300 a person.

Fijnwyn & Food Market

Fijnwyn & Friends is gearing for another stint at usual venue in Pretoria East, from May 1 to 3, for a three-day good wine adventure.

The event, which starts at 10am, will take place at Shokran Events Venue, 99 Luiperd Street, Tiegerpoort.

From rich reds to crisp whites and everything in between, guests will get to sip on an incredible selection from top wine farms. But this time, there will be more than just wine

Tickets cost R220 a person, includes a wine glass, access to unlimited wine tasting, a Tierlantynkies entrance ticket valued at R50, giving you access to a week of exciting shopping experiences.

The spotlight will be on farms that offer something extra alongside their wines – think gin, olives, brandy and more, with mouth-watering food stalls, top-tier entertainment adding to a vibrant setting. – Compiled by Len Maseko