WeeklySA_AdminJOZI’S FOOD & WINE FIESTA
The Johannesburg World Festival of Food and Drink continues this weekend at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park until Sunday. The event is an unparalleled 11-day gastronomic extravaganza where a melting pot of cultures fuse together in a delicious crescendo of flavours. It started on April 25. Offering a melting pot of cultures that fuse together in a delicious crescendo of flavours. With an array of delectable dishes and beverages from around the world, every corner of the globe is represented at this foodie haven. This culinary utopia promises a global journey for your taste buds, featuring an array of delectable dishes and beverages from around the world. From the sizzling street food of Southeast Asia to the rich flavours of Mediterranean cuisine, every corner of the globe is represented at this foodie haven.
Visitors can embark on a journey through 16 authentic international street cafes and taverns, where the air is filled with tantalising aromas of spices and herbs, creating a sensory experience like no other. Indulge in your favourite international dishes or explore new flavours that will transport you to distant lands. Renowned chefs will showcase their culinary prowess, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of taste and texture.Tickets are R60 for kids 3-12; R120 for pensioners; and R150 for kids 13+ and adults.
SA WINE SUMMIT
The South Africa Wine Summit, aimed at forging a strategic framework for the local industry, will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on May 23.
Aptly named Blend and Bond, the summit embodies the collaboration that defines the South African wine landscape. It represents a collective commitment to solidarity, innovation, and sustainability as industry players unite to navigate evolving challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities. At the heart of the summit lies unveiling a new strategic framework designed to propel the South African wine industry forward. Drawing on the latest trends, insights, and research, this strategy charts a bold course for growth, competitiveness, and resilience in the global marketplace. The South Africa Wine Summit promises to be an event brimming with opportunity. Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions on thriving amid chaos and uncertainty and seizing opportunities even in turbulent times. Empowering individuals and teams to succeed will be a central theme as attendees explore strategies for navigating innovation, diversity, and impactful initiatives within the wine sector. Crafting success in a multi-category business will also take centre stage, offering valuable insights into maximising growth and profitability across various segments. Additionally, the summit will explore wine’s bright spots worldwide, encouraging attendees to look past trends and uncover untapped potential in the global market. Tickets are R800 per person (VAT excl). View our exciting programme.
VAAL WINE EXPO
The Vaal Wine Expo 2024, which is part of the Vaal Wine Route, will take place at Stonehaven on Vaal in Vanderbiljpark on June 1. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a prime selection of unlimited superb wine tasting right on the banks of the Vaal River in Gauteng! This year, the event will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Swirl, sniff and sip great SA wines while cruising down Millionaires Mile on a luxury cruiser in Gauteng! Once again, the Vaal River Meander Wine & Spirit Expo is being hosted jointly by Stonehaven on Vaal on the banks of the Vaal River in Gauteng. There is a pleasant walkway along the river bank between the two venues where you can enjoy meandering freely between all the different wine tasting stalls from one venue to the other, with only the ducks on the river to bother you!
Tickets cost R300 per person which includes: a branded tasting glass to use and take home; unlimited tastings of over 200 different wines; 30 minute Vaal River Cruise voucher OR a R50 food voucher to use on the day; access to food stalls, kiddies play area, restaurant & bar. Tickets limited to 3000 tickets & are set to sell out fast!
TROPHY WINE SHOW
The Johannesburg edition of the Trophy Wine Show Public Tasting at the Sandton Convention Centre, Pavilion (Bill Gallagher Room), Maude Street in Sandton on June 1. The show is brought by Investec is hosting a one-night only tasting of the 2024 award-winning wines selected at this year’s competition, after three days of blind tastings.
Usually at least 100 in number, tasting wines are all silver, gold or trophy medal winners which have excelled in the The Trophy Wine Show judging.
Presented in an informal showcase environment by either the winemakers or their marketing ambassadors, the wines are selected from a line-up of around 1 000 wine entries judged ‘blind’ by a panel of judges chaired by South Africa’s wine authority Michael Fridjhon (all judges are esteemed international and local wine personalities).
Details of all award winners and the ultimate accolade, the Most Successful Producer, will be available online from June 4. Trophy winning wines at the public tasting will include Best Red, Best White, Discovery of the Show (Best Value) and the International Judges’ Trophy award.
Ticket price includes tastings and a take-home glass. Light meals for sale.
