With the end of the year in sight, the spirit of celebrating is shining bright. And there's no better place to immerse yourself in the food, wine, art, culture and great outdoor adventure of this vibrant nation than in the heart of Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch is bursting with festive events like blooming Garden Town, the passion for rugby as we unite behind the Springboks, and the rewards of supporting local businesses.
Stellenbosch events
Garden Town Stellenbosch
Don't miss Garden Town Stellenbosch coming into bloom from 27 October to 5 November 2023. This beloved garden lifestyle festival includes vibrant botanical displays; insightful workshops like a sketching tour of the Dylan Lewis Garden, a Fabulous Fungi and Food Experience at Spier and a Kitchen Garden Walk at Babylonstoren; and exclusive Private Garden visits.
There’s no more joyous way to celebrate the wonders of nature and the bonds of community!
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Rugby World Cup fever
As Rugby World Cup fever sweeps Mzansi, don't miss prime spots to catch the games around town. Rugby is as much a part of South African culture as braais and our sense of humour! Klein Joostenberg Picnics is offering exciting specials and you can watch the rugby at De Warenmarkt, Stellenbosch Kitchen, Beyerskloof Wynbar, Casa Cerveza and Le Chant Wine Bar.
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Stellenbosch Street Soirées are back
The sunny season is back and along with it, the Stellenbosch Street Soirées, an ever-popular series of food, wine and live music beneath the wine capital’s famous oak trees. Stellenbosch Street Soirées are undeniably the social events of the year!
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Stellenbosch wine news
Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023
Jean-Vincent Ridon from the Sommelier’s Academy has been honoured with the esteemed title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023. This illustrious event unfolded on 16th September at the magnificent Hazendal Wine Estate.
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New milestone for Stellenbosch terroir initiative deciphering regional identity
Stellenbosch Wine Routes launches a quick reference tool about Stellenbosch terroir. A Unique terroir is a feature of almost every wine, but what does this mean exactly? Around the world, terroir is important because it lends identity. Terroir is about shared beliefs and people recognising a place over time for what can be replicated. it’s about taste too and therein lies the difficulty: how to identify the essence, human intervention and savoir faire.
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A vin-torius year for Stellenbosch: celebrating excellence across wine competitions
Stellenbosch is synonymous with world-class wines. This year, Stellenbosch wine producers further solidified their stellar reputation by dominating multiple prestigious competitions. Let’s raise our glasses to the region’s recent successes.
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