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Avril Kinsey , internationally renowned classical guitarist, performs at La Motte
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
Internationally renowned classical guitarist, Avril Kinsey will be performing at La Motte on Saturday, the 4th of September.
La Motte Wine Cellar, R45, Franschhoek
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Rustenberg Vertical Tastings
21 August 2010 to 18 September 2010
In the midst of the dreary winter, Rustenberg Wines aims to create a little bit of excitement over the coming weekends.

Rustenberg Wines, Stellenbosch
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Franschhoek Uncorked at Solms-Delta
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
After a long, cold winter everyone in Franschhoek looks forward to the first day of spring. We're a town that believes in celebrating and spring is definitely something worth celebrating.

To honor the beginning of this important, and much warmer, season we throw a town wide party
Participating Wineries in Franschhoek


Certificate Wine Course
02 September 2010 to 21 October 2010
An in-depth course on SA wine. This course consists of 7 lectures which are conducted over a period of 3 months, or as a 3 day course. The South African Wine course or the Front of House course is a pre requisite.
Die Bloukamer, The Neelsie, Stellenbosch
Soweto Wine Festival
02 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
The Soweto Wine Festival has built up cult status over the past 6 years. Having fun and learning about wine in a safe and vibrant atmosphere is truly the Mzansi way. And 2010 is bigger and better! The festival is being increased to 3 evenings plus we are adding a large marquee so there is comfortabl
University of Johannesburg - Soweto Campus
Bot River Spring Festival - Drink yourself pink!
03 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Botriviera Spring Festival - Drink yourself pink
A fabulous weekend celebrating the advent of Spring and Rose created by the Bot River winemakers targeted at the pink wine buying market.
Bot River
Outdoor Cuisine Middelvlei Boerebraai
03 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Join the Momberg family of Middelvlei every Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch and be part of a very special, authentic South African outdoor cuisine experience.

Middelvlei Estate Wines, Stellenbosch
Franschhoek Uncorked at Solms-Delta
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
After a long, cold winter everyone in Franschhoek looks forward to the first day of spring. We're a town that believes in celebrating and spring is definitely something worth celebrating.

To honor the beginning of this important, and much warmer, season we throw a town wide party
Participating Wineries in Franschhoek
The Michael Fridjhon Wine Experience Weekend
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Benchmark wine event on the South African calendar, this weekend led by SA's foremost wine authority, is an extraordinary journey of wine and cuisine discovery held annually at Hyatt Regency Johannesburg. Menus are planned with international guest chef over several months for pairing with wines.
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg
Evocations of Europe and Africa
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
With more than 25 compositions for guitar to her credit and numerous recitals taking her across the globe to countries as far apart as Malaysia, Denmark and North-America, Avril Kinsey is without doubt one of South Africa’s most active musicians.
La Motte, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley
Franschhoek Uncorked
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Make your way to the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, over the weekend of 4 and 5 September, for the unique spring wine meander, Franschhoek Uncorked.
Franschhoek
Bosman Release Weekend
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
A FAMILY STORY FROM VINE TO WINE AT BOSMAN RELEASE WEEKEND
The Bosman family, owners of the successful Lelienfontein Vine Nursery and highly acclaimed Bosman Family Vineyard wines, will host their maiden annual Release Weekend on their farm Lelienfontein in Wellington on the 4th of September
Bosman Family Vineyards, Lelienfontein
Lourensford Wine Estate Farmers Market
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Every first weekend of the month Lourensford Wine Estate buzzes with excitement as people come and enjoy the Family Farmers' Market.
Lourensford Wine Estate Orchard Hall and field
Franschhoek Uncorked at Rickety Bridge
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
To honour the beginning of this important, and much warmer, season Franschhoek throws a town wide party. Join us at Rickety Bridge and numerous other Franschhoek wineries for a fun filled weekend.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek Pulls all the Stops at the Annual Franschhoek Uncorked
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Make your way to the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, over the weekend of 4 and 5 September, for the unique spring wine meander, Franschhoek Uncorked.
Franschhoek Wine Valley
Maison Uncorked
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Maison Wine Estate pulls the corks on some of the newest (and best) wines in the Franschhoek valley. food, wine, jazz and RAZMATAZZ!! Don't miss the fun!!
Maison Wine Estate, R45, Franschhoek
Plaisir De Merle: Celebrating our French Heritage at Franschhoek Uncorked
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
In true French style, come and celebrate Franschhoek Uncorked with us at Plaisir de Merle on Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, and enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury crépes, our fine wines and live music (French of course!)
Franschhoek Wine Valley
Opstal Live goes cultural
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
The famous SA jazz musician, Schalk Joubert and some of his musical friends will be kick-starting Spring at Opstal Live on the 4th of September.
Opstal Estate: Slanghoek Valley
Rustenberg Vertical Tastings
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
In the midst of the dreary winter, Rustenberg Wines aims to create a little bit of excitement over the coming weekends.
Rustenberg Wines, Stellenbosch
Avril Kinsey , internationally renowned classical guitarist, performs at La Motte
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
Internationally renowned classical guitarist, Avril Kinsey will be performing at La Motte on Saturday, the 4th of September.
La Motte Wine Cellar, R45, Franschhoek
Franschhoek Uncorked - a taste of tapas with Topiary Wines and Freedom Hill Restaurant
04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Freedom Hill Restaurant has teamed up with Topiary Wines to give a taste of unfussy farm-style food, served on the lawns to live tunes, as part of Franschhoek Uncorked.
Topiary Wines La Tramontane Farm
Rotary Wine, Art & Jewellery Auction at Rhebokskloof
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
The Paarl Rotary Club will be conducting its 8th annual Wine, Art and Jewellery Auction on 4 September at 19h00 at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl.
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Farmers' Market @ Windmeul Cellar
04 September 2010 to 04 September 2010
This will be a real farmers' market with the freshest produce on offer (remember your coolbox!). This is not your average flea market set-up, and the focus is mainly on organic produce straight from the farms.
Windmeul Cellar
Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival
05 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
Taste more than 600 of South Africa's best wines at this family festival set in a tranquil outdoor setting - Enjoy huge shady trees, lush green grass and an abundance of birdlife on the banks of the picturesque Magalies River, just 35 minutes from Jhb's Northern Suburbs.
Magaliesberg
The South African Wine Course
06 September 2010 to 27 September 2010
Cape Wine Academy - Introduction to the wonders of wine for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject! Wine knowledge is an asset whether you are pursuing a hobby or enhancing your knowledge for a career.
The River Club, Observatory
The South African Sommeliers Forum - 2010
07 September 2010 to 07 September 2010
The South African Sommeliers Forum is an annual Conference held in order to explore the various issues affecting the Sommelier's Profession in South Africa ...
Dornier Wine Estate - ParadysKloof
Lourensford Barrel Tasting
07 September 2010 to 09 September 2010
Lourensford Barrel Tasting Presented by: Cellarmaster Chris Joubert & the Lourensford Team
Lourensford Wine Cellar
The South African Wine Course
08 September 2010 to 29 September 2010
Cape Wine Academy - Introduction to the wonders of wine for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject! Wine knowledge is an asset whether you are pursuing a hobby or enhancing your knowledge for a career.
The Neelsie, Stellenbosch
Ten of The Best Tasting with Clive Torr: South Africa vs New Zealand
08 September 2010 to 08 September 2010
South Africa vs New Zealand - separate the sheep from the bokke!
Topaz Garagiste Cellar at Delvera
Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival 2010
08 September 2010 to 09 September 2010
2010 celebrates the 20th Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Festival with a decade of sponsorship by Standard Bank. It is now the longest running private, premium wine festival in the country and the longest sponsored festival in the history of Cape Wine.
Wanderer's Club, Illovo, Johannesburg
Shiraz Cooking Class and Wine Tasting
09 September 2010 to 09 September 2010
Join Delicately Different and Van Pepper Wines for an exquisite evening of Shiraz wine tasting, dinner, and a hands-on cooking class.

Studio 6, 6 Neethling Street, Stellenbosch
Gourmet Wine Events 2010
10 September 2010 to 10 September 2010
At the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, we're passionate about South Africa's wines. We invite you to come to the Square. Enjoy wine tasting, a four or five star course gourmet dinner including complimentary wines accompanying each course.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa - The Square
Rustenberg Vertical Tastings
11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
In the midst of the dreary winter, Rustenberg Wines aims to create a little bit of excitement over the coming weekends.
Rustenberg Wines, Stellenbosch
Lentedans / Spring Dance
11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
Wilds - en Wynplaas
Diemerskraal, Malmesbury
South African Wine Course
11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
This First Course is a fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa
Browns of Rivonia
Programme in Wine and Tourism Management
13 September 2010 to 17 September 2010
The Programme in Wine and Tourism Management of USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) aims to equip participants with the skills required to function to their optimum potential in the competitive local and international wine markets.
Bellville, Cape Town
HA! Man at Haute Cabrière
15 September 2010 to 15 September 2010
The HA! Man, a.k.a. François le Roux, will be performing in the Haute Cabrière Cellar Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday, 15 September.
Haute Cabrière Cellar Auditorium
The South African Wine Course
16 September 2010 to 07 October 2010
This First Course is a fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa. It will tickle your taste buds to fully enjoy your bottle of wine at home or in a restaurant, and it will get you excited to further your knowledge about wine. No previous knowledge of wine is required!
The Michelangelo Hotel Sandton
Pebbles Project AGM
16 September 2010 to 16 September 2010
The Pebbles Project AGM and Information Afternoon
Manuka Restaurant
Diemersdal Evening at Anatoli Restaurant
16 September 2010 to 16 September 2010
Anatoli is going to start a new tradition hand in hand with the best wine farms of the Western Cape.
Anatoli Restaurant Napier Street, Greenpoint
Rustenberg Vertical Tastings
18 September 2010 to 18 September 2010
In the midst of the dreary winter, Rustenberg Wines aims to create a little bit of excitement over the coming weekends.
Rustenberg Wines, Stellenbosch
Robertson Wine Valley @ Kloofzicht Lodge
18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
The Robertson Wine Valley is coming to Gauteng and will be hosting a fabulous outdoor festival in Muldersdrift!
Kloofzicht Lodge
Diemersdal 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Varietal Tasting
22 September 2010 to 22 September 2010
The History of Sauvignon Blanc shows that this wine originated in the Gironde area of southwest of France during the seventeenth century where it may have been called Petit Sauvignon or Jaune.
Diemersdal Stables
New Brighton Wine Festival
23 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Imbizo Tourism and Hospitality (IMBITHO) is a subsidiary of Imbizo Events Group a 100% Black-owned event-management Company that focuses and encompasses both Industry and Public Sector events. It composes of a team of experienced and highly-trained professionals
Red Location Museum, Port Elizabeth
Good Food & Wine Show Johannesburg
23 September 2010 to 26 September 2010
South Africa's biggest and most successful interactive food, beverage and lifestyle show featuring demos by and hands-on workshops with BBC Lifestyle celebrity chefs, chocolate appreciation classes, cooking classes for kids, whisky, brandy, wine & cocktails!
Coca-Cola Dome, North Riding
Spring Hi-Tec Full Moon Hike
23 September 2010 to 23 September 2010
The popular Full Moon hikes on Delvera farm is back in Spring for a season until April 2011. There are always limited spaces, so make sure you book early.
Stunning views of the sunset from Klapmutskop and moon rising over the Hottentots Holland Mountains.

Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44
What is this Molecular Stuff?
23 September 2010 to 23 September 2010
Some simple tips on how to apply new techniques to everyday food, and how simple chemistry makes life easier in the kitchen; with Peter Tempelhoff, co-hosted by one of South Africa's top 'avant garde' wine makers- Adam Mason.
Chefs Warehouse & Cookery School
Gourmet Wine Events 2010
24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
At the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, we're passionate about South Africa's wines. We invite you to come to the Square. Enjoy wine tasting, a four or five star course gourmet dinner including complimentary wines accompanying each course.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa - The Square
Arabella Seafood Buffet & Sauvignon Blanc Dinner
24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa will be hosting a Seafood Buffet and Sauvignon Blanc tasting on 24 September 2010.

Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa
CWG Sports Day
30 September 2010 to 30 September 2010
Join the members of the CWG for a game of golf or boules.
De Zalze Golf Course, Stellenbosch

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