• Cap Classique Affair at Simonsig

    Save the date for this year’s annual Cap Classique Affair, hosted by Simonsig Estate and scheduled to take place on Saturday, 5 November. Regarded as the pioneers of Cap Classique, having produced the first bottle of bubbly in 1971, you’re guaranteed a day of celebrations as Simonsig pulls out all the stops. Joining Simonsig’s Cap Classique line up with be more than 20 of South Africa’s other well-known producers. These include Kleine Zalze, Graham Beck, Villeria Wines and Haute Cabrière, amongst others. […]

  • Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

    Perfectly timed with the start of December and summer celebrations, Franschhoek Valley welcomes the return of the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne festival. Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading Cap Classique-producing areas, the Franschhoek Wine Valley Cap Classique route is a first for the country. The abundant valley is renowned for producing outstanding Cap Classiques, from an impressive array of over twenty local producers ranging from large, traditional estates to more boutique, up-and-coming producers. Bubbly lovers will be delighted […]

  • The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival

    Bigger, better, bolder and bubblier than before! The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival is back and bigger, better and bubblier than before! This year’s event will take place on the weekend of May 24 & 25 at the Inanda Polo Club, Sandton, with tastings running from 11h00 to 14h30 and sales and live music taking over from 14h30 until doors close at 16h00. Some of the confirmed producers in attendance include Anthonij Rupert Wyne (L'Ormarins), Black Elephant Vintners, Boschendal, […]