Updated numbers are in: there over 900 wines – including fine, award-winning South African brandies – a treasure trove of Cape wines, and a selection of champagne and international brands. The list is on the website. Of these, 500 are white wines and bubblies – a perfect start for your Summer collection!
Dates: 25 – 27 October 2023
Time: 17h00 – 21h00, no first entry after 20h30
Place: Sandton Convention Centre, access via Level 4
Tickets cost R245, R265 and R295 for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights respectively.
There are additional discounts up to *30% for Standard Bank credit, debit and cheque cardholders. *Ts and Cs apply.
There is a most extraordinary diversity of exhibitors – from the classic pillars of the industry like Kanonkop, Warwick, Boschendal, Vergelegen and Boekenshoutskloof; those which are still run by multi-generational families like De Wetshof, Meerlust, Muratie and Paul Clüver; new-appellation producers from Elgin, the Aghulas Triangle and Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
The rookies and the rock stars like Carmen Stevens and NsikiBiyela (Aslina) and a whole host of first-timers to Standard Bank WineX are waiting to share their stories – like Spider Pig, Black Oystercatcher, Capensis and Barista – and their wine.
Visit the website and learn to speak grape!
Pause for a snack and to take it all in: There’s a deli for wraps, Panini, sandwiches and pasta; cheese boards; olive oils, biltong; and Chocolates from Ghana and irresistible nut brittle from Mari’s to go with your Noble Late Harvest nightcap.
For an up close and personal with the winemaker, sign up at the Tasting Theatre on the night only, for some “Speed-dating with wine”: 30 minute sessions to taste, sip and savour (and spit).
To stock up your cellar with best sellers, order on the night for delivery to your door via the Norman Goodfellows store: it’s on-site but online.
Standard Bank Private is the new sponsor of the oldest wine festival in South Africa. Be a part of the new chapter. There’s a story in every glass.
Enjoy responsibly, and by e-hailing with your personal favourite: Bolt, Hailo, Road Trip or Uber.