July 2011 events on WINE magazine calendar
THE FRIDAY TABLE
1 July – Haskell Vineyards, Stellenbosch
The first Friday of each month, a winemaker’s lunch at Long Table Restaurant on the Haskell Vineyards estate. Tel 021 881 3895; werner@dombeya.co.za
WINDMEUL FARMER’S MARKET
2 July – Windmeul Cellar, Paarl
Fresh organic produce, straight from the farm. Tel 021 869 8043; suretha@windmeul.com
THE WADE BALES WINE FESTIVAL
4-5 July – Pezula, Knysna
Taste over 240 wines from South Africa’s best estates at the Pezula golf clubhouse in Knysna. Enjoy fresh Knysna oysters or a selection of cheeses while you mingle with the winemakers and find out about the latest trends in the industry. gavinh@thewinesociety.co.za; www.wadebales.com
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
14-28 July – The Neelsie, Stellenbosch
Three lectures (including an exam) over three weeks that offer an exciting introduction to wines of South Africa. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
BORDEAUX-STYLE RED BLENDS PUBLIC TASTING
14 July – Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
Join Wine magazine for an informative, seated wine tasting of the top-scoring wines from this year’s Bordeaux-style red blends category tasting. Tel 0860 100 203; subs@ramsaymedia.co.za
FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL
16-17 July – Franschhoek
An annual celebration of the Franschhoek Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot history. Award-winning wine estates and restaurants will delight visitors. Tickets can be purchased from www.webtickets.co.za. www.franschhoek.org.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
18 July-1 August – De Grendel, Durbanville
Three lectures (including an exam) over three weeks that offer an exciting introduction to wines of South Africa. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
THE WINES OF THE WORLD COURSE
18 July-12 September – Cape Wine Academy office, Bramley, Johannesburg
An introduction to the major wine-growing regions around the world. Taste and compare international and South African wines at every class. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
BORDEAUX-STYLE RED BLENDS PUBLIC TASTING
21 July – Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
Join Wine magazine for an informative, seated wine tasting of the top-scoring wines from this year’s Bordeaux-style red blends category tasting. Tel 0860 100 203; subs@ramsaymedia.co.za
TWO-DAY FRONT-OF-HOUSE COURSE
22-23 July – L’Avenir Vineyards, Stellenbosch
Topics encompass wine styles and the effect of wine on the taste of food; vineyard and winemaking practices and how they contribute to making a quality wine, as well as how to set a standard in the wine industry regarding service and attitude. elizabeth@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL
22 July – Delheim, Stellenbosch
A gala performance of Misa Criolla, the celebrated work of Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez, will open Stellenbosch Wine Week in Delheim wine estate’s atmospheric barrel cellar. directors@delheim.com; www.delheim.co.za
BREEDEKLOOF SOETES AND SOUP 2011 @ BADSBERG WINE CELLAR
22-23 July – Badsberg Wine Cellar, Rawsonville
Combat the chills by enjoying cups of steaming hot home-made country soup accompanied by a glass of award-winning soetes (dessert wine). A festival pass is R15 per person and includes a complimentary enamel festival mug and coupon booklet. enquiries@badsberg.co.za; www.badsberg.co.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
27 July-10 August – River Club, Observatory
Three lectures (including an exam) over three weeks that offer an exciting introduction to wines of South Africa. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL
28-31 July – Paul Roos Centre, Stellenbosch
A 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. Tel 021 886 4310; www.wineroute.co.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
29 July – Paul Roos Centre, Stellenbosch
A one-day fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa – for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject! susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
LIMPOPO WINE SHOW
29-30 July – Meropa Casino and Entertainment World, Polokwane
The fifth Limpopo Wine Show presented by wine authority Michael Fridjhon and the team which organises the country’s premier national and regional wine festivals. alex@outsorceress.co.za; www.outsorceress.co.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
30 July – Browns of Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg
A one-day fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa – for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject! susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
BORDEAUX-STYLE RED BLENDS PUBLIC TASTING
28 July – Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga
Join Wine magazine for an informative, seated wine tasting of the top-scoring wines from this year’s Bordeaux-style red blends category tasting. Tel 0860 100 203; subs@ramsaymedia.co.za
GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW
28-31 July – Durban Convention Centre, Durban
Famed chefs Ainsley Harriot, Rachel Allen, Sophie Mitchell, Willie Harcourt- Cooze and Madhur Jaffrey set the tone for this international event, while local stars are expected to rise to the occasion for the Spekko Cook Idols competition. Visitors can expect incredible exhibits, the finest wine tastings, kids entertainment and so much more. www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za/events/durban
