Dark, Brooding Reds for Dad There are few better ways to honour Dad than with a glass of something richly deserved. This Father's Day, we are pouring our most sultry, full-bodied reds alongside something smoky and savoury — a pairing as considered as the man himself. Move through the tasting at your own pace, in […]

Blend & Bottle — Make Your Own "Calligraphy" Ever wondered what goes into a blend? This is your evening to find out. Helgard opens the cellar, shares a little of the thinking behind Calligraphy, and then hands things over to you. Each table is set with sample bottles of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and […]

Sparkle & Pop — MCC & Popcorn One of the most loved tastings on our calendar returns for Women's Day weekend. Four expressions of our Matriarch and Grande Matriarch — current and vintage — poured alongside four flavours of popcorn, each combination a little discovery of its own. We are looking at the 2022 and […]

A Vertical Journey — Cabernet Sauvignon Our Cabernet Sauvignon has always done things quietly — and well. This Sip Sunday, we invite you to explore it across time: four vintages, 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2024, each with its own voice, each telling a different part of the story. Poured alongside a thoughtfully chosen savoury accompaniment, […]

A Proudly South African Pairing Heritage Day calls for something a little unexpected. This year, we are pairing our wines with the kind of flavours that feel unmistakably South African — think "NikNaks", something from "Mrs Balls", perhaps a "worsie" or two. A self-guided tasting, designed to be explored in your own time within trading […]

In Celebration of Bubbles In honour of Champagne Day, we are raising a glass — or four — to the pure joy of bubbles. Four sparkling wines to discover, with the possibility of a sneak peek at something new on the horizon and perhaps a vintage surprise along the way. No agenda. No ceremony. Just […]