Whether you are a keen runner, foodie or serious Sauvignon Blanc enthusiast, from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 May Sauvignon Blanc SA will cater for every need, with special promotions, delicious food and wine pairings.
Why not plan a wine-packed weekend to visit some of the most innovative Sauvignon Blanc producers in the country:. On Saturday 7 May at Groote Post in Darling, winemaker Lukas Wentzel will present a range of Sauvignon Blancs from around the world as well as a few local selections and the Groote Post Seasalter. Chef Debbie will be preparing a wood fired tapas style lunch with all the flavours associated with Sauvignon Blanc – think wood-fired asparagus, seafood with Asian spices, fresh mussels and other creative marvels.. A whole feast awaits at Elgin Vintners: Join a Sauvignon Blanc masterclass by winemaker Dr Marinda Kruger on Saturday 7 May with older vintages, the sold-out exclusive UK top-rated Sauvignon Blanc 2021 as well as the new harvest of 2022 on the lees. Also, enjoy a 5 km vineyard fun run in aid of Grabouw Animal Welfare (dogs on leashes welcome), an oyster pairing, a Mother’s Day breakfast and an orchid exhibition (7 to 8 May).. On Friday 6 May and Saturday 7 May, at Diemersdal, Durbanville, you will be treated to a three-course seafood meal prepared by The Farm Eatery with Sauvignon Blancs from Spain, Italy, France and New Zealand. The whole range of Diemersdal Sauvignon Blancs will also be available for tasting while you enjoy live music. . On Friday 6 May and Saturday 7 May, Strandveld Vineyards, Elim, Bredasdorp will offer two special tastings, a Sauvignon Blanc and Cheese Tasting as well as a Vintage Vertical Tasting where you can taste four vintages of Strandveld Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc and discover the ageability of this superb Sauvignon Blanc.. The Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée brings you two evenings of Sauvignon Blanc delight! Indulge in cool climate Sauvignon Blancs, music to make you sway and scrumptious food that marries beautifully with wines presented by winemakers. On Thursday 5 May at Groot Phesantekraal, this includes canapés and tastings of Groot Phesantekraal, Diemersdal, Altydgedacht, Maastricht, Klein Roosboom, Meerendal, and DWV Sauvignon Blanc. . Celebrate at Vergelegen Wine Estate, Somerset West, on Saturday 7 May (14:30-19:30) for an exciting deep dive into the farm’s distinguished Sauvignon Blancs. Guests will meet at the Tasting Room and then be shuttled up to the very special Schapenberg vineyard block 320 m above sea level. . From Friday 6 to Saturday 8 May, Zevenwacht, Kuils River, will be open for Sauvignon Blanc tastings and will be offering a 20% discount on their cases of Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021 as well as their 360° Sauvignon Blanc 2020. Groenland Wines on the Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, will also offer a 10% discount on their Sauvignon Blanc. . A special Sauvignon Blanc tasting awaits at Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch, for the whole month of May. Prepare your taste buds for Project Z Sauvignon blanc 2020, as well as the Kleine Zalze’s Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, and Family Reserve Sauvignon blanc 2020.
