Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée at Nitida - Jeanine and Calvyn
On Thursday evening, 9 May 2025, Jeanine and Calvyn attended the Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée 2025 at Nitida Wine Estate, an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc – the fourth vintage of this now-iconic regional collaboration. We tasted this wine along with Sauvignon Blanc wines from ten of the valley’s top producers.
Relaunch of Avontuur Wines by DGB - Judy
DGB hosted an intimate function to launch Avontuur Estate's new range of wines on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Judy attended the event, where she learnt about the estate's new chapter; tasted a selection of the new wines; got to know the key members of Avontuur's winemaking team, winemaker Domique Modena and viticulturist Heinie Nel; and enjoyed a delicious dinner.
Celebration of Zevenwacht's WWF Conservation Champion Status - Jeanine
Zevenwacht Wine Estate was recognised as a WWF Conservation Champion in May 2025. In celebration, the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) and Zevenwacht hosted a gathering on Thursday, 29 May 2025 on the wine farm, inviting media guests to learn more about their conservation work and explore the farm.
Trophy Wine Show Awards Luncheon at Quoin Rock - Jeanine
The Trophy Wine Show hosted its awards ceremony on Monday, 9 June 2025 at the stunning Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, where Stellenzicht and Zevenwacht took top honours. The ceremony was followed by a delicious luncheon prepared by the Gåte team, paired with some of the award-winning wines.
Nederburg Reimagined: Launch of 'Yours to Explore' Campaign - Judy
Nederburg is one of South Africa's most iconic and loved brands. At the launch event of the new look on Thursday, 19 June 2025, Nederburg proved that they're painting the town RED! The beautiful manor house and old cellar were lit up by bold red lighting, showcasing the bold move into the new era of Nederburg.
iTOO Next Generation Awards at The Vineyard Hotel - Jeanine
The results of the 2025 Next Generation Awards, sponsored by special risks insurance brand iTOO and convened by Winemag.co.za, were announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, 20 June 2025 at The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town. Barbara Melck, the winemaker at Reyneke Wines, was the star of the day.
Tulbagh Christmas in Winter 2025 - Jeanine
This year, Tulbagh Christmas in Winter took place on the weekend of 27-29 June, when the whole valley came together to host locals and tourists alike for a Christmas-themed celebration like no other! Think food and crafts stalls, wine tastings, live entertainment, and more. Jeanine and her husband had a lot of fun attending the festival for the first time.
