Artists, makers and craftsmen to showcase Stellenbosch in JHB

This year’s Stellenbosch at Summer Place is themed artists, makers, and craftsmen and will highlight the personalities behind this reputation. Alongside some of the country’s top culinary maestros, over 100 wines from 45 Stellenbosch wine farms will be featured. The top 40 entries into the 2017 Sanlam Portrait Award will also be displayed.

“At Sanlam Private Wealth, we are inspired by fellow masters of craft, whether it involves delectable flavours, mesmerising sounds, alluring wines or beautiful art,” says Daniël Kriel, CEO of Sanlam Private Wealth. “We are delighted to again treat guests to a celebration of masterpieces created by chefs and winemakers from the Stellenbosch region, paired with a visual feast of original artworks.”

“Stellenbosch at Summer Place has become Johannesburg’s must-do highlight of the year,” says Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager Elmarie Rabe. “The popularity and prominence of the event are reflected in the high-level participation. In addition to the chefs, guests will rub shoulders with the owners and winemakers of the wine farms themselves.”

The participating chefs have been tasked with preparing small-plate tasting dishes showcasing the grape varieties and wine styles for which Stellenbosch has become world-renowned.

They are:

• Michael Broughton of Terroir Restaurant, MCC and Sauvignon Blanc
• Gregory Czarnecki of Waterkloof, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
• Bertus Basson, Shiraz and Pinotage
• Lucas Carstens of Makaron Restaurant, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Michael Deg of Equus Restaurant, red blends

The dishes will be served cocktail-style, with the wines distributed among 10 stations ranging from MCC to Cabernet Sauvignon.

A selection of South Africa’s famous pot still brandies and port-style wines will also be available at the open-air lounge. In addition to the regulars - De Toren Private Cellar, Ken Forrester Wines, Waterford Estate, Spier, Alto Estate, Neethlingshof, Kanonkop, Delaire Graff Estate, Waterkloof, Kaapzicht and Mooiplaas - first-timers Haskell Vineyards, Stellenbosch Hills, Saxenburg Wines and Dornier Wine Estate will also be participating.

Tickets to Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2017 are through Ticket Pro.