Guests will revel in the lovely early-autumn weather in the hotel's beautiful gardens, enjoying light music and canapés as they embark on a viticultural journey to sample South Africa's finest Pinot Noirs. Many of South Africa's more established Pinot Noir producing wine estates will showcase their best vintages, including: Winery of Good Hope, Glen Carlou, Bouchard Finlayson, La Vierge, Meerlust, Waterford Estate, Hamilton Russell, Catherine Marshall, Paul Cluver, Elgin Vintners, Shannon, KleineZalze, Sumaridge, De Wetshof, Blackwater Wines, and Creation Wines. The Pinot Noir Festival takes place from 14h00 to 17h00 on Sunday 14 April. The cost is R165 per person and bookings are essential. Please contact the Vineyard Hotel & Spa on +27.216574500 or eat@vineyard.co.za to make a booking.