Tuesday, 30 September, 2025
Pinotage Association
October at Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville
Meerendal Wine Estate, one of the founding homes of Pinotage, will host the cornerstone events of the centenary:
- 9 October 2025 – Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards – An evening celebrating South Africa’s leading contemporary Pinotage wines. (Invited guests)
- 10 October 2025 – Absa Perold Cape Blend & Rosé Awards – Honouring innovation and diversity in Pinotage winemaking. (Invited guests)
- 11 October 2025 – Pinotage Party – A gathering of producers and industry partners in tribute to the cultivar. (Invited guests)
Please note: The Public Festival Days originally scheduled at Meerendal have been postponed. The decision was made in light of the overwhelming calendar of Pinotage 100 events taking place across the country. The Association is committed to ensuring that these celebrations carry forward into Pinotage 101 in 2026, building on the momentum and extending opportunities for public participation.
Beyond Meerendal - Regional Festivals
Pinotage 100 is not confined to one location - the celebrations extend nationally:
- 11 October 2025 – International Pinotage Day – Celebrated countrywide, with wine estates hosting unique Pinotage experiences and activations.
- 18 October 2025 – Pinotage 100 Celebration – Klub1000, Paul Roos en Pinotage Assosiasie - ’n Winemaker, ’n Storie en ’n Liedjie (Tickets sold via OpenTickets)
- 01 November 2025 – Pinotage 100 Festival, Midlands (Duma Manzi Lodge) – Hosted by Donald and Brenda Perry, this ticketed event features a vibrant line-up: Pinotage and Padel, Sip and Paint with Pinotage, and concludes with an intimate Dinner with Pinotage.
- 15 November 2025 – Pretoria Country Club Pinotage 100 Festival – Hosted by Liquid Art, Pretoria Country Club and the Pinotage Association, this ticketed event combines fine food, wine, and an auction, with proceeds supporting the development of the Pinotage community. (Tickets sold via Quicket)
- 25 November 2025 – Proe die Beste, Die Boer Restaurant, Durbanville (Tickets available on DieBoer website)
A Nationwide Celebration
While flagship events anchor the centenary, most Pinotage wine estates are hosting their own activities throughout October and November, ensuring that enthusiasts across South Africa can raise a glass to 100 years of Pinotage.
A Legacy Carried Forward
Beyers Truter, Chairman of the Pinotage Association, reflects: “Pinotage’s centenary is more than a milestone - it is a living legacy. The decision to extend the celebrations into Pinotage 101 in 2026 means that our heritage grape will continue to inspire, unite, and progress well beyond this centenary year.”
For more information contact brand@pinotage.co.za, visit pinotage.co.za for more info on the winners.