Taste the Helderberg at the Lord Charles

More than 25 prominent wine producers will share their wines, including Bilton, Ken Forrester Wines, Longridge, Lyngrove, Peter Falke, Somerbosch, Vergenoegd and Waterkloof Estate – and food lovers will be able to sample a smorgasbord of delights ranging from signature dishes to decadent sweets.

“Here in the Helderberg we enjoy life and it tastes delicious! This diverse sub-route of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes is certainly hip and happening and it is its sensory soul that we invite people to come and savour at Taste the Helderberg,” shared Elmarie Rabe, manager of the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

Amicable locals and great music

“This social event combines some of my favourite forms of nurturing people into a festive celebration. Good, fuss-free food, excellent wines, a fun night on town in the company of amicable locals and great music. So don’t let the cold keep you away from this rare opportunity to indulge in this hub of Helderberg deliciousness, all under one roof,” Rabe advised.

The Helderberg Winelands area stretches from Somerset West to Stellenbosch and Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, with some of the country’s most lauded cellars, restaurants and eateries adding their passions and pleasures to this booming area.

The local wine community offers a varied bouquet that ranges from time-honoured cellars to cutting-edge boutique wineries; famed family-owned estates to eco-conscious pioneers.

Limited tickets are available at the cost of R100 per person, which includes a wine glass and the opportunity to taste some of the best wines in the country. Numerous restaurants will tempt the taste buds with portions of their popular dishes, which will be on sale throughout the evening.

Times from 5pm to 9pm.

For more information, go to www.wineroute.co.za or call +27 (0)21 886 8275.

Why not make the most of the public holiday the next day, 16 June and get a room at the NH Lord Charles after the event? For accommodation bookings, go to nh-hotels.co.za