From Chenin Blanc to Cabernet Franc, with South African biodynamic pioneer Johan Reyneke – Tuesday 3rd June
One of just a handful of Stellenbosch properties to be classed as a South African ‘First Growth’ by Tim Atkin MW, Reyneke has been hailed by fellow critic Neal Martin as a ‘pioneering Stellenbosch estate that has forged its own path’. A leader of South Africa’s new wave, Reyneke remains the country’s first – and only – certified biodynamic estate.
The driving force behind the winery is owner Johan Reyneke, whose dedication to biodynamics not only ensures the production of wines of exceptional character and flavour, but also fosters a deep, holistic connection with the environment. These are wines that speak of the place from which they hail, bursting with an energy and vitality that reflects their particular patch of Stellenbosch.
Johan Reyneke strives to respect all beings – people, animals, plants and soil – and nowhere is his credo more evident than in his Cornerstone Bordeaux blend, named after – and with profits going directly to – the farm workers and their families.
We invite you to meet the man himself via a tasting of eight fantastic wines, to learn how his philosophy manifests in the glass.
The wines we will be tasting:
2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2017 Reserve White, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2024 Chenin Blanc, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2023 Syrah, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2017 Reserve Red, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2023 Cabernet Franc, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2020 Cornerstone, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Reyneke, Stellenbosch
Tuesday 3rd June
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass begins
20:30 – Masterclass ends
Please note that we now offer a tasting board of charcuterie, cheese, olives and smoked crispy chickpeas to accompany your tasting. Simply select your preferred option from the dropdown menu when you book your tickets.