Where to celebrate #PinotageDay 2017 in South Africa

Across the globe, Pinotage events, promotions and campaigns have been created in countries like the USA, UK, Europe and Asia, with campaigns from California to Japan and tastings in London and Germany.

Locally, wineries have created numerous Pinotage events and promotions to celebrate SA’s national wine. Visitors can expect a Pinotage Carnival, FunRun and MTB race, as well as vertical tastings and exclusive pairing menus.

Centralised cellar door competitions have also been initiated and entrants will be able to enter a competition via entry boxes at numerous cellar doors and tasting rooms – alternatively, entries can be submitted on a digital platform via Facebook. Pinotage producers including Neethlingshof, Beyerskloof, Simonsig, Lanzerac, Van Loveren and Kanonkop will be offering special tastings and events. More info can be found on our website.

Here is a list of events and promotions planned in The Winelands (and Gauteng) 

Gauteng

Pinotage and Biltong Festival will be celebrated in Centurion over the Pinotage Day weekend, 14 to 15 October. Wine lovers in Gauteng will have the opportunity to celebrate Pinotage Day in truly South African style with Biltong and a glass or two of Pinotage.

Lanzerac

Lanzerac will host vertical Pinotage tastings, special Pinotage promotions and offer wonderful Pinotage picnic baskets.

Neethlingshof

Celebrate International Pinotage day by participating in this 8km Jeep track off-road fun run. Wine tastings every +-2km on route. All shapes and ages welcome, but no wine for under 18’s. Bottle of wine to each finisher (older than 18). Food, music, entertainment and more fun waiting at the finish line. Guests can find parking at the entrance of Neethlingshof, where a tractor will give you a lift to the tasting area / starting line.

Simonsig

Local favourites Jack & Black will set the scene while you enjoy a special Pinotage tasting and get 10% off any Pinotage wines purchased at Simonsig Tasting Room. Selected older Pinotage vintages will also be made available for purchase on the day. Guests can idulge in Pinotage inspired food pairings at Cuvée or join a master class with the Lady of Pinotage - Debbie Thompson. Pinotage Day is from 11am to 5pm. Entry is free. The Master Class will be held from 12pm to 1pm and attendance costs R200 per person. Bookings are essential.

Wellington Wines

Join Wellington Wines for a five-course long table dinner with Pinotage from the Vinoteque on Pinotage Day 14 October 2017. Start at 6.30pm at a cost of R400 per person.

Beyerskloof

Beyerskloof is presenting a Pinotage Carnival to celebrate International Pinotage Day Pinotage Burgers, Pino dogs, Pizza, Pancakes with a Pinotage surprise and Pinotage Gelato available to purchase at one of the food stalls. Participate in the fun games and win prizes. Entertainment will be inclusive of a juggler, stilt walker, mime and a DJ throughout the day, with caricatures drawn between 11.30am to 1.30pm. Book a seat at the educational vintage tasting.  – Event Sold Out

Kanonkop

For Pinotage Day, Kanonkop is offering a ten vintage vertical tasting of the Kanonkop Estate Pinotage. The tasting will be in their art gallery, and no pre-booking required. Tasting fee is R50 per person, and will include a tasting of their range of current wines. The Black Label Pinotage is also available for tasting at an additional fee of R100.

De Waal – Stellenbosch

Top of the Hill Fun Walk, free wine tasting at the farm and discounts on purchases of Pinotage.

Spier Wine Farm

Cellar door specials at Spier on Pinotage Day. Free Pinotage welcome drink and a special Spier Pinotage Combo pack on sale. On 14 October, Spier Wine Farm offers a 20% discount on online Pinotage purchases via their online store.

Under Oaks – Paarl

Join Under Oaks for a leisurely lunch in their private cellar. The menu has been designed to reflect the complex character of its Pinotage reserve and includes mouth-watering dishes such as Pinotage sorbet, sushi, biltong and beetroot salad, bobotie and Jan Ellis pudding.

Landskroon – Paarl

Landskroon offer a 15% discount on their Pinotage and Blanc de Noir wines (offer valid 9 yo 14 October).

Mellasat – Paarl

Vertical tasting of White Pinotage 2009, 2015 and 2016. Barrel tasting of 2017 vintage. A lunch option available.

Deetlefs Wine Estate Rawsonville

Celebrations at Deetlefs. Order 12 bottles Deetlefs Estate Pinotage 2013 (R145 per bottle) get 6x Stonecross Pinotage 2015 free.

Bon Courage – Robertson

Cellar door special: Bon Courage Wines in Robertson offer a 25% discount on Bon Courage Pinotage 2014 (13 and 14 October).

Badsberg

Cellar Door Promo: Buy one case (six bottles) of Pinotage and get one bottle for free. Taste 2016 Gen Smuts Trophy Pinotage Wine.

Bonnievale

Cellar door promotion: Buy 2 bottles of Pinotage and receive a free wine glass (R10). Free take away coffee.

Swartland Winery

Cellar door promotion: 10% cellar door discount on all Pinotage wines purchased on the day.

Merwida – Rawsonville

Paint with Pinotage and stand a chance to win a case of Merwida Pinotage. Offer Valid from 12 October to 17 October.

Wildekrans Wine Estate – Botrivier

Wildekrans will be celebrating Pinotage Day for the whole weekend with Pinotage tastings, promotions and a special Pinotage pairing menu.

Knorhoek – Stellenbosch

Knorhoek runs a cellar competition for October. Stand a chance to win a case of Two Cubs Pinotage 2015 (last year an #AbsaTop10Pinotage wine). Every bottle of Pinotage purchased (at 10% discount) = one entry to the lucky draw.

Rhebokskloof

A complimentary Pinotage and Canapé pairing at the tasting room on Pinotage Day 14 October.

Diemersfontein – Wellington

Pinotage and Chocolate fountain parings.

Buy six bottles of Pinotage and get one free bottle of wine.
A variety of Pinotage dishes at season’s restaurant – including a free glass of Pinotage.

L’Avenir – Stellenbosch

Pink on Pinotage Day. Oysters and strawberries will be served with Pinotage Rosé and Bubbly.

Leipzig Winery

Special offer for all Pinotage and Master Blend wine lovers:

Get 10% off if you buy a case (six bottles) of Pinotage 2014 or Master Blend 2016 (Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Blend) via online-shop or at the winery.
Offer valid from 1 to 31 October 2017.

Avontuur Estate – Stellenbosch

Pop into the popular tasting room at Avontuur Estate on Saturday, 14 October and enjoy a free tasting of the Estate Pinotage 2014 to celebrate international Pinotage Day. Take home a two-pack of this wine for R200. (Usual price is R236). Only valid on 14 Octber from 8.30am to 4pm from the tasting room.

Rooiberg – Robertson

Order a Pinotage Burger, and receive a complimentary glass of Pinotage or Pinotage Rose.

The Pinotage Burger consists of your choice of beef or chicken, a double layer of cheese, and onions caramelized in our own Pinotage, for only R85.

Overhex Winery

Free glass of Balance Pinotage with a meal. Pinotage Wine and Food pairings.

Botha Kelder

Special Menu items for Pinotage Day. Delicious roosterkoeks with spicy salami filling, wholesome aromatic bobotie mini-cups, juicy boerewors, tasty biltong and Pinotage and more.

Backsberg

Backsberg Estate Cellars will be offering Pinotage lovers an array of options to whet the palate.

There will be a vertical tasting of five Backsberg Pinotage wines at R25 per person and promotional deals on the maiden release Pinotage Rosé and well-known Pinotage. In addition, the Backsberg Restaurant will be dishing out the good stuff with a Pinotage inspired beef burger paired with a glass of either Pinotage or Pinotage Rosé for just R100 per person.

Slanghoek Wine Cellar

A 10% discount on all Pinotage wine, including Slanghoek Private Selection Pinotage 2016, Slanghoek Red Jerepiko 2016 and their Vinay Smooth Red Blend.

As an added bonus, visitors will be treated to some specially made Pinotage infused chocolate truffles when you visit the cellar

Arabella – Robertson

Buy two-get-one free Pinotage promotion: Buy two bottles of Pinotage and get another free when you buy from the cellar. Only valid for Saturday 14 October.

Daschbosch – Rawsonville

20% Discount on the Palesa Pinotage

Van Loveren

The Java MTB & Trail Run - 14 October. The MTB trails at Van Loveren Family Vineyards offer amazing views of the Breede River and the Robertson valley. Starting and ending at Van Loveren, the four trails vary in technicality and offer riders of all fitness levels a good workout.

Kaapzicht Wines

Buy a case of Kaapzicht wine (six bottles) on 14 October and get one bottle of Pinotage Rosé for free. *Only at the Tasting Room.

Franschhoek Cellars

For this weekend only try the Bobotie Spring rolls and get a glass of Pinotage for free.

Jakkalsvlei

Chef Thomas has prepared two delicious meals that will pair well with our Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Coffee Edition

For more information, contact the Pinotage Association via www.facebook.com/PinotageWine Facebook, Twitter or email az.oc.egatnip@gnitekram for more information. 
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