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Classic Wine Trophy 2012
05 March 2012 to 09 March 2012
Enter the 14th Edition of the Classic Wine Trophy taking place from 5th to 9th March 2012 at the prestigious five star Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town. Entries need to be in by Friday, 2nd March 2012 at 17h30.
Table Bay Hotel
Constantia Fresh Festival 2012
24 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
On the 24th and 25th of February South Africa's foremost Sauvignon Blanc festival will take place in the Constantia Valle. Focusing on the wines of Constantia and their world-class qualities, the festival showcases local and foreign wines while sticking to a Constantia based theme.
Various

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Simonsvlei Valentine's Specials
09 February 2012 to 19 February 2012
Valentine's Specials at Simonsvlei valid from Thursday, 9 February to Sunday, 19 February 2012.

Simonsvlei, Old Paarl Road, R101
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Valentine's Dinner @ Blaauwklippen
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Treat the one you love to our decadent five course Valentine’s Day dinner; for R325 per person, you can expect an Amuse of Beetroot & Feta Mousse, a starter of smoked ostrich & rocket salad complemented by pineapple crisps, peppadews & masala spiced macadamia nuts with mini pineap
Blaauklippen Vineyards
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Cape Classic Concert at Morgenster
17 February 2012 to 17 February 2012
Cape Classic is a chamber music festival held annually in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Cape Classic stages benefit concerts for charity and profits made from ticket sales are donated to local trusts and non-profit organisations to fund community projects.

Morgenster, Somerset West


Celebrate a month of romance at The House of J.C. Le Roux
01 February 2012 to 29 February 2012
Let The House of J.C. Le Roux bring extra sparkle and romance to your February with their luscious new food and rosé sparkling wine pairing.
La Fleurette Room
Morgenhof February Lunch Special
01 February 2012 to 29 February 2012
Morgenhof invites you to come and enjoy this leap year at the Estate, with February being a month of romance.
Morgenhof Estate
Saronsberg Theatre 2012 Upcoming Events
04 February 2012 to 27 April 2012
Saronsberg Theatre hosts midweek Blues/Jam sessions on Wednesday nights.
Saronsberg Theatre, Tulbah
Hanepoot picking at De Krans
08 February 2012 to 03 March 2012
During the months of February and March, De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the quaint little town of Calitzdorp alongside the well known Route 62, will once again offer visitors to the area the opportunity to pick deliciously sweet Hanepoot grapes.
Calitzdorp
Villiera Game Drive & Wine Evening
08 February 2012 to 08 February 2012
Come and enjoy an evening at Villiera with fantastic sightings of Gemsbok, Burchell's Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Springbuck, Bontebok and so much more.
Villiera Wines
South African Wine Evening Course
09 February 2012 to 23 February 2012
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. There is a tutored tasting at each of the presentations.
ARC Nietvoorbij Campus
Soirée d'été: Jazzy Summer Evenings at Haute Cabrière
09 February 2012 to 09 February 2012
Relax with good food, wine and jazz on the lawns at Haute Cabriere - every Thursday in summer.
Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek
Simonsvlei Valentine's Specials
09 February 2012 to 19 February 2012
Valentine's Specials at Simonsvlei valid from Thursday, 9 February to Sunday, 19 February 2012.

Simonsvlei, Old Paarl Road, R101
Rosé Sunset Day @ Blaauwklippen
10 February 2012 to 10 February 2012
Last year we hosted our first Rosé Sunset Day, for those who are young and young at heart. The event is aimed at students, our way to welcome them back to Stellenbosch.
Blaauwklippen Vineyards
Franschhoek Summer Concerts
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
The Rural Cape Music Saturday Supper Concerts at Solms-Delta is a collection of informal outdoor early evening live concerts that bring the best of the rural Cape music and dance culture together on a weekly basis during the festive summer months after Christmas.
Solms-Delta
Bouchard Finlayson Tutored Tasting
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
Join us for the first of our interactive tutored tastings for 2012 at Bouchard Finlayson! The subject of the first tasting will be ‘older Chardonnays'  –an opportunity not to be missed, as knowledge is shared...
Bouchard Finlayson Barrel cellar
Valentines Lovers Picnic
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
A romantic picnic for two!
Leeuwrivier Farm
Overhex Wines & Viljoen Juweliers present: An Evening of Music, Romance & Wine Under the Stars
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
Manouche concert @ Overhex Private Cellar
Overhex Private Cellar (R62 Worcester)
Groote Post @ The Darling Music Experience Festival - Weekend 2
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
We will host one of the shows of the Darling Music Experience called "Bach and Pentz" at Groote Post on the 4th February and 11th February 2012.
Groote Post Vineyards
Picnic at Noble Hill for Valentine's Day
11 February 2012 to 13 February 2012
Chill with your special someone on the lawn under a shady tree and enjoy delicious treats packed into a wicker picnic basket with linens and cutlery.
Noble Hill
Dixieland Music & Sunset Picnic
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
Charity Fund raiser, organized by the Helderberg Rotary Club's Anns.

Somerset College, Bredell rd off R44, Somerset West.
Valentine's celebrations at Laborie
11 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
St Valentine declared February the month of love and as such romantics across the country will be looking for new and exciting ways to spoil their loved ones. Laborie Wine Farm regarded as one of the precious jewels in the Winelands, situated in the heart of Paarl, and surrounded by the majestic Dra
Laborie Wine Farm
Valentines Concert - 'Sharing The Love' featuring Andrew Young & band
11 February 2012 to 11 February 2012
An evening of fine wine, music and romance for you and your Valentine.
Paul Cluver Amphitheatre
Lourensford presents: Spur Adventure Challenge
12 February 2012 to 12 February 2012
The emphasis is on "having fun" and designed for the novice and more experienced teams alike!
Lourensford Wine Estate
Valentines Week @ Badsberg
12 February 2012 to 18 February 2012
...exciting times ahead as we look forward to our 1st Promotion of 2012 - treat yourself to some Badsberg wine this Valentines Season & stand the chance to win GREAT prizes!
Badsberg Wine Cellar, Rawsonville
Blaauwklippen Vineyards Family Market
12 February 2012 to 12 February 2012
We started the New Year at the market with a Doggy Walk in aid of the Helderberg Animal Welfare Society. It is great fun to see all the different breeds and owners coming out for a day of fun and supporting this worthy charity.
Blaauwklippen Vineyards
Valentine's open-air movie night at Rhebokskloof
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
An experience you only get at Rhebokskloof; watching a movie on a very big LCD screen under the stars, overlooking a lake
Rhebokskloof Theatre on the lake
Delvera Hi-Tec Valentines Sunset Hike
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Celebrate this special night in a very romantic way with your loved one! Order a delicious picnic and be active & adventurous by hiking to the top of Klapmutskop to view the sunset with a glass of bubbly.
Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44 between Stellenbosch & Klapmuts
Valentine's Day Moonlight Picnic and Movie @ Overgaauw
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Romance comes alive on the big screen in the gardens of the Overgaauw Wine Estate.
Overgaauw Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Vlottenburg
Valentines Day in the Winelands
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Jordan Winery offers the perfect setting to enjoy an enchanting Valentines Day.
Jordan Wine Estate
Romantic Valentine's Picnic at Diemersdal Estate
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day at Diemersdal.
Diemersdal Estate
Feel the Love at Morgenhof this Valentine's Day
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Spoil your partner this Valentine's Day at Morgenhof Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch. You will be welcomed with a glass of Morgenhof Methodé Cap Classic Brut to add some sparkle to your romantic four-course dinner in our beautiful garden with live background music.
The Morgenhof Garden, Klapmuts Road R44 Stellenbosch
Fall in love with Waterkloof on Valentine's Day
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Exclusive Degustation Menu of six food and wine pairings to woo the senses!
Waterkloof Estate
Valentine's Day @ Spier
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Lovebirds looking for romance are spoiled for choice this Valentine's day at Spier.
Spier, Lynedoch
Language of Love: Valentines Dinner at Haute Cabrière Restaurant
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Enjoy a romantic 7-course food and wine pairing dinner where each course is paired with a matching glass of wine, and every dish has a little story to tell...
Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek
The Valentines Wine & Food Evening
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Our Wine & Food evening focuses on the combination of wine and food, highlighting its effect on taste. There are no pre-requisites to attend! So you are more than welcome to bring along friends and partners to enjoy this highly enjoyable and fun evening.

University of Johannesburg South African Chefs Association
L'Amour Toujours at Allee Bleue Wine Estate
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
'L'Amour Toujours' or 'Love Always' - is there anything more appropriate for Valentine's Day? Boutique Franschhoek wine estate, Allée Bleue, has taken the name of its flagship red wine as the inspiration for all their celebrations this February, the month of love.
Allee Bleue Wine Estate, on the R45 and R310, Groot Drakenstein
Valentine's Day Moonlight Picnic
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Moonlight picnic on valentines day. Starts at 7pm onwards. R200 per picnic basket bookings are essential.
Chabivin
Valentine's Day @ Opstal Estate
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Our winemaker will present a wine tasting at sunset with the majestic Slanghoek mountains as a backdrop. Thereafter you can enjoy a lovely 2 course A la Carte meal. All of this for R150 per person.

Opstal Estate, Slanghoek
Valentines Gourmet Picnic
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
We've put together a moonlit picnic filled with things like rose-petal bubbly, live jazz and cupcakes, it's romantic, chilled and unpretentious. It's not corny either. In fact, the only cheese you'll find is in your picnic.
Warwick Wine Estate
Valentine's Dinner and Dance at Slaley
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Dance to Jesse Jordan with Slaley on Tuesday 14 February from 19h30 till late.
Slaley Wine Estate
Moonlight Movie Magic At Durbanville Hills Wines
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Nothing sets the scene for Valentine's Day like a timeless love story. Join Durbanville Hills Wines for a romantic vintage black and white movie under the stars in the olive grove on Tuesday, 14 February.
Durbanville Hills Wines, Tygerbergvalley Road (M13)
Valentine's Dinner @ Blaauwklippen
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Treat the one you love to our decadent five course Valentine’s Day dinner; for R325 per person, you can expect an Amuse of Beetroot & Feta Mousse, a starter of smoked ostrich & rocket salad complemented by pineapple crisps, peppadews & masala spiced macadamia nuts with mini pineap
Blaauklippen Vineyards
Franschhoek ... the perfect romantic getaway for Valentine?s Day
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
With Valentine’s Day around the corner what better way to spoil your loved one than with a visit to the picturesque and romantic Franschhoek Wine Valley. Be it a weekend away, an overnight stay or a special lunch, Franschhoek is the perfect place to be!
Franschhoek
Valentine's Day at Cuvée
14 February 2012 to 14 February 2012
Saint Valentine’s Day, shortened to Valentines Day, is an annual commemoration held on the 14th of February to celebrate love and affection between intimate companions.
Cuvee Restaurant
Soirée d'été: Jazzy Summer Evenings at Haute Cabrière
16 February 2012 to 16 February 2012
Relax with good food, wine and jazz on the lawns at Haute Cabriere - every Thursday in summer.
Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek
Cape Classic Concert at Morgenster
17 February 2012 to 17 February 2012
Cape Classic is a chamber music festival held annually in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Cape Classic stages benefit concerts for charity and profits made from ticket sales are donated to local trusts and non-profit organisations to fund community projects.

Morgenster, Somerset West
Crush on Constantia
18 February 2012 to 18 February 2012
This years' Crush on Constantia is to be held on the grounds of Constantia's False Bay Rugby Club. Wine, Food. Live Music, Market Stalls and fantastic entertainment for the kids, this is a day not to be missed in the magnificent Constantia Valley!!
False Bay Rugby Club, Constantia
Franschhoek Summer Concerts
18 February 2012 to 18 February 2012
The Rural Cape Music Saturday Supper Concerts at Solms-Delta is a collection of informal outdoor early evening live concerts that bring the best of the rural Cape music and dance culture together on a weekly basis during the festive summer months after Christmas.
Solms-Delta
Cape Classic Concert at Morgenster
18 February 2012 to 18 February 2012
Cape Classic is a chamber music festival held annually in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Cape Classic stages benefit concerts for charity and profits made from ticket sales are donated to local trusts and non-profit organisations to fund community projects.

Morgenster, Somerset West
Delheim grape and wine tasting a unique insight into winemaking
19 February 2012 to 19 February 2012
In what has become a tradition at the Stellenbosch estate, the tenth annual Delheim grape and wine tasting is set to take place on Sunday 19 February 2012.
Delheim wine farm
Villiera Game Drive & Wine Evening
22 February 2012 to 22 February 2012
Enjoy an evening at Villiera with fantastic sightings of Gemsbok, Burchell's Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Springbuck, Bontebok and so much more.
Villiera Wines
Soirée d'été: Jazzy Summer Evenings at Haute Cabrière
23 February 2012 to 23 February 2012
Relax with good food, wine and jazz on the lawns at Haute Cabriere - every Thursday in summer.
Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek
Die Heuwels Fantasties at Rhebokskloof
24 February 2012 to 24 February 2012
Die Heuwels Fantasties is the super popular band of the past year and is now performing at Rhebokskloof!
Rhebokskloof Theatre on the lake
Robertson Wine Valley Hands-on Harvest
24 February 2012 to 26 February 2012
With harvest time around the corner, it is time to make plans to head out to the Robertson Wine Valley to experience the ‘magic of harvest’. This boutique fun-filled family event promises to offer a wide variety of activities that will appeal to both wine lovers and budding vintners.
Robertson Wine Valley
Garagiste Winemaking
24 February 2012 to 24 February 2012
Learn to make your own wine in your own garage!
Topaz Wine Company
Hands-On-Ashton Kelder Picnic under the Stars
24 February 2012 to 24 February 2012
Order a Picnic Basket or bring your own and enjoy the night out at Ashton Kelder with Live Music by FOREST.
Ashton Kelder
Constantia Fresh Festival 2012
24 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
On the 24th and 25th of February South Africa's foremost Sauvignon Blanc festival will take place in the Constantia Valle. Focusing on the wines of Constantia and their world-class qualities, the festival showcases local and foreign wines while sticking to a Constantia based theme.
Various
Vintage movie picnic evening at Morgenster
24 February 2012 to 24 February 2012
Morgenster Wine Estate in conjunction with Sofia's at Morgenster presents a vintage movie picnic evening featuring "Yesterday, today and tomorrow" staring Sophia Loren.

Morgenster Wine Estate, Somerset West
ROMANZ & NIANELL "'n Duisend Drome" @ Excelsior Wine Estate
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
Experience the magic of harvest without having to quit your day job!
Excelsior Wine Estate, Robertson
Dusk Harvesting, Music and Picnic Dinner at Nederburg
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
Take part in the creation of some of Nederburg’s award-winning wines by joining the winery’s twilight harvest on Saturday, February 25. In a break with tradition, the harvesting activities will take place at dusk with popular South African instrumental supergroup Sterling EQ afterwards p
Nederburg Wine Estate
Grape Escape 2012
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
10 Wineries, 10 Teams, 10 Challenges and only 1 WINNER! Amazing race, boeresport & Fortuinsoekers all wrap into one awesome event the 2012 Grape Escape!
Robertson Wine Valley
Hands-On-Ashton Kelder Grape Stomping
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
In days of old when a press was not yet invented trousers were rolled and grapes were stomped. Enjoy a day of grape crushing at Ashton Kelder.
Ashton Kelder
Grande Provence Harvest Festival 2012
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
All budding vintners & wine aficionados - experience the magic of harvest day!
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Franschhoek Summer Concerts
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
The Rural Cape Music Saturday Supper Concerts at Solms-Delta is a collection of informal outdoor early evening live concerts that bring the best of the rural Cape music and dance culture together on a weekly basis during the festive summer months after Christmas.
Solms-Delta
The Spier 2012 Harvest Festival
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
On Saturday 25 February 2012, Spier will celebrate its annual grape harvest on the banks of the Eerste River, in front of the wine tasting room.
Spier Wines, Lynedoch
Harvest at Laborie Lazy Days Market
25 February 2012 to 25 February 2012
The months of February and March have great significance in the wine industry, in that it symbolises the celebration of the harvest.
Laborie Wine Farm
South African Wine Evening Course
27 February 2012 to 12 March 2012
Presented at the lovely De Grendel Wine Farm near Durbanville. 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. There is a tutored tasting at each lecture.
De Grendel Wine Estate
South African Wine Evening Course
28 February 2012 to 08 March 2012
Have a passion for wine & want to increase your knowledge? Then the South African wine course is the best place to start! Topics encompass: wine styles & the effect of wine on the taste of food, vineyard & winemaking practices, tutored wine tastings are incorporated into each lecture.
Cybercellar

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