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London - South Africa growers - Walkaround tasting
South Africa’s 350-year winemaking heritage shines through in vibrant wines shaped by its diverse landscapes. From classic blends to chenin blanc, pinotage and Rhône varietals, discover what makes this region so uniquely exciting.
With more than 350 years of winemaking heritage, South Africa is a true treasure trove of vibrant, characterful wines crafted by passionate and innovative producers. Its breathtakingly diverse landscapes come to life in every glass, from elegant Bordeaux-style blends and expressive chenin blanc to distinctive pinotage and the exciting rise of Rhône varieties in both red and white.
Join us and our talented winemakers to experience the remarkable flavours and stories that make South Africa one of the world’s most captivating wine regions.
Producers attending include;
Meerlust Estate
Rustenberg Wines
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Carinus Vineyards
Raats Family Wines
Reyneke Wines
Steilpad Wines
Saurwein Wines
Hogan Wines
Angus Paul
Pieter Ferreira
Van Loggerenberg Wines
Radford Dale
Tierhoek
The Society's Exhibition Cap Classique 2024
Simonsig are the creators of South Africa's answer to Champagne, Cap Classiqu...
Krone Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs, Tulbagh 2022
The debut vintage of this superb Blanc de Blancs from Cap Classique specialis...
Pieter Ferreira Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs, Western Cape 2020
A thrilling, precise South African sparkling. Ageing on its yeast lees for mo...
Angus Paul 'Fantamtango' Chenin Blanc. Stellenbosch 2024
Crisp, mineral and taut chenin blanc from Angus Paul, a rising star in the We...
Angus Paul 'Barbary Fictions' Chenin Blanc, Bottelary 2024
From a warmer site in the Bottelary ward of Stellenbosch where a much higher ...
Angus Paul 'Diapsalmata' Cinsault, Stellenbosch 2024
From one of the Cape's rising stars comes this evocative cinsault from a patc...
Percheron Chenin Blanc-Viognier, Coastal Region 2025
Popular Cape White Blend with chenin's fresh stone-fruit flavour complemented...
Powerlines Red Field Blend, Paarl 2025
From a Paarl vineyard planted to a field blend of grenache, carignan, syrah, ...
Percheron Shiraz-Mourvèdre, Coastal Region 2024
This generous and spicy South African blend of shiraz and mourvèdre has rich ...
Carinus Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Polkadraai Hills 2024
Proof that world-class chenin blanc does not only come from old vineyards, th...
The Society's Exhibition Syrah, Polkadraai Hills 2025
In the last decade, the Polkadraai Hills ward in southern Stellenbosch has be...
The Society's South African Chardonnay, Western Cape 2025
Produced exclusively for The Wine Society by winemaker Henk Swart at Deetlefs...
Perdebee Sauvignon Blanc, Darling Hills 2026
Bright and aromatic sauvignon blanc from the cool Darling Hills region on the...
Hogan Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2024
A UK exclusive and wonderfully pure expression of old-vine chenin blanc from ...
Hogan 'Mirror for the Sun' Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch 2024
An intensely aromatic and herbaceous cabernet franc that lovers of the Loire ...
Meerlust Estate Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2024
An evolution of the Meerlust chardonnay style from cellarmaster Wim Truter, w...
Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Polkadraai Hills 2024
Bruwer Raats is affectionately known as 'the chenin king' and his original un...
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch 2023
Cabernet franc is one of the most exciting grapes in Stellenbosch right now a...
The Society's South African Pinotage-Syrah, Coastal Region 2025
Pinotage takes the lead in this fresh and spicy Cape Blend of young Stellenbo...
Radford Dale Vinum Gamay, Stellenbosch 2025
Radford Dale's Alex Dale is a committed lover of Beaujolais and the gamay gra...
Reyneke Cornerstone White, Stellenbosch 2025
The first ever Cornerstone White from Reyneke is a delicious blend of 70%...
Reyneke Cornerstone Red, Stellenbosch 2024
The debut vintage of the newly imagined Cornerstone Red from Reyneke is now a...
Reyneke Syrah, Polkadraai Hills 2023
Reyneke’s 2023 syrah is precision personified, with pure redcurrant, blueberr...
Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2023
The Five Soldiers vineyard is a favoured, south-west facing, high-altitude sp...
Rustenberg John X Merriman, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2022
Rustenberg's 'John X Merriman' is rightly one of South Africa's most respecte...
Jessica Saurwein Chi Riesling, Elgin & Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2025
Green apple and lime combine in this brilliant, crystalline riesling with jus...
Jessica Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir, Elandskloof 2024
Jessica Saurwein has been making thrilling pinot for just over a decade now, ...
Steilpad Beyond The Rock, Paarl 2025
Jorrie du Plessis is the fourth generation of his family to live and work on ...
Steilpad Silent Workhorse, Paarl 2025
Jorrie du Plessis is the fourth generation of his family to live and work on ...
Tierhoek Chenin Blanc in Collaboration with Lukas van Loggerenberg, Piekenierskloof 2025
Lukas van Loggerenberg made this year’s Tierhoek collaboration chenin from th...
Tierhoek Red Blend in Collaboration with Lukas van Loggerenberg, Piekenierskloof 2025
For the third year in a row, Lukas van Loggerenberg has taken on the Tierhoek...
Van Loggerenberg Trust Your Gut Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2025
Trust Your Gut was one of the standout wines of a fabulous Van Loggerenberg l...
Van Loggerenberg Breton Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch 2025
Lukas van Loggerenberg's love of Loire cabernet franc is clear to see in his ...
Vergelegen Estate White, Stellenbosch 2023
A blend of 56% sauvignon blanc and 44% semillon sourced from their incredible...
Vergelegen Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2019
Sourced exclusively from the north-west facing Rooiland and Stonepine vineyar...
The close relationships we have with our winemakers, growers and producers is something we cherish. From walkaround tastings to focused roundtable discussions, we love to give members the opportunity to meet the people behind your favourite wines.
Do you send physical tickets or is it all e-tickets?
We no longer send out physical tickets for our events. An email confirming registration will be sent to the member who has purchased the ticket(s) and this email can be used as confirmation upon arrival at the event.
Can I bring a non-member?
Yes. Tickets must be booked by a member, but you are welcome to bring non-member guests.
Do I need to know lots about wine to attend?
Absolutely not! Our events target a range of experience and knowledge levels, and we try to make this clear on our event pages. If you’re unsure if an event is for you, simply contact tastings@thewinesociety.com and we will try to help.
Do I get a discount on wines after events?
After our ‘in person’ events, we offer attendees a 10% discount on the wines we have shown, subject to availability. You will be provided with a private code after attending the event to redeem the discount
What is your cancellation policy?
Full details on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Can I join a waiting list for sold out events?
Yes. Please do feel free to join our waiting lists for sold out events. If tickets become available you will be contacted by email.
To ensure our tastings and events run smoothly and are enjoyed by all, we would ask members and guests to:
• Be respectful of others by moving away from the tables once a sample has been poured, unless talking with a producer or staff member
• Be aware of others waiting to try the wines when talking to producers and staff members
• Not wear perfume or aftershave as this can make it difficult for others to taste the wines
• Avoid crowding around the spittoons to keep them accessible to others
• Avoid bringing large bags into the room or wearing back packs, for the comfort of others
• Be mindful of your alcohol intake and make use of the spittoons and water provided.
Please note that:
• We operate a Challenge25 policy and you or your guest/s may therefore be asked to show ID to confirm being over 18. We reserve the right to refuse service should it be deemed necessary.
• We have a duty of care to Society, venue and agency staff, winemakers and producers in attendance, as well as to members and guests. Any inappropriate behaviour or harassment will therefore not be tolerated. Instances of inappropriate behaviour or harassment will be dealt with by the Events Manager or Head of Tastings & Events in attendance, and if it's deemed that the behaviour is harmful, the offender will be asked to leave the tasting, with further action to follow.