A journey into South Africa’s finest cellars – Sunday 31st August – Saturday 6th September 2025
We invite you to join us on an exploration of South Africa’s most acclaimed wineries – a journey crafted exclusively for 67 Pall Mall Members.
This intimate six-day odyssey grants you privileged access to the visionaries whose wines are increasingly commanding attention alongside the world’s best.
THE TERROIR
Journey through the key regions reshaping South Africa’s fine wine landscape:
– Stellenbosch, where bold Cabernet Sauvignons rival the world’s finest Bordeaux blends
– Franschhoek, whose innovative trailblazers are crafting Semillon and Cabernet Franc that challenge convention
– Swartland, where groundbreaking Rhône-style expressions and extraordinary Chenin Blancs are redefining potential
– Hemel-en-Aarde, whose top producers are producing Burgundian-style wines that have caught the attention of the world’s top critics
YOUR PRIVATE ACCESS
This trip will opens doors typically closed to the public. You’ll be welcomed into the inner sanctum of South Africa’s most prestigious estates by the winemakers and owners themselves:
– Share private moments with Eben Sadie, whose wines command waiting lists to rival Burgundy’s finest domaines
– Taste barrel samples with Chris and Andrea Mullineux, whose perfect 100-point scores have elevated South African wine to unprecedented heights
– Experience world-class, limited-production Syrah with Callie Louw
– Join Marc Kent and Gottfried Mocke of Boekenhoutskloof, whose cult wines define South African excellence
INTIMATE GATHERINGS
Experience ’kuier’ – the art of meaningful connection over exceptional wines. These aren’t mere tastings; they’re intimate gatherings where leading winemakers share their most precious bottles and personal stories:
– Private dinners in century-old cellars
– Lamb roasted over old-vine wood by Danie Steytler himself
– Exclusive barrel tastings of yet-to-be-released vintages
– Fireside conversations with the visionaries shaping South Africa’s wine future
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
Your journey will be punctuated by extraordinary dining experiences at:
– Good To Gather: Luke and Jess Sheppard’s highly exclusive seasonal sanctuary
– VUUR: Where ancient fire-cooking techniques meet contemporary culinary artistry
– Private estate dinners prepared by South Africa’s most renowned chefs
ACCOMMODATION
Rest in unparalleled luxury:
– Le Quartier Français, a privately owned boutique hotel is tucked away in the heart of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley
– Your journey culminates with one night at the Cellars-Hohenort, one of Cape Town’s crown jewels of refined hospitality, where centuries-old camphor trees frame nine acres of beautiful gardens, while the historic wine cellar and world-class spa offer guests a sublime retreat that seamlessly marries Cape Dutch heritage with contemporary luxury
This is more than a wine trip – it’s an opportunity to establish lasting insights into and relationships with South Africa’s next generation of producers, securing privileged access to the wineries and wines that are shaping the story and soul of the country’s wine renaissance.
Limited to just a small group of Members, this experience offers not just exceptional wines, but a place within the inner circle of South Africa’s hugely dynamic wine scene.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday 31st August – Arrival & Franschhoek – Setting the SA Wine Scene
11:00 Arrivals
VIP meet and greet followed by private chauffeur transfer to the hotel
13:00 Light lunch
Afternoon to relax
17:00 Informal tasting with Duncan Savage of Savage Wines and Pieter Walser of Blankbottle Wines
18:30 An introduction from Decanter Hall of Famer Rosa Kruger on 400 years of Cape winemaking
19:15 Dinner with Duncan, Pieter and their wines – a casual evening to set the scene
Day 2: Monday 1st September – Franschhoek – Semillon & Cabernet Franc
09:30 Depart after breakfast
10:00 L’Ormarins Motor Museum & Cellar Tour
13:00 Lunch at Graham Beck Manor House
15:00 Rest at the hotel
17:30 Depart for Boekenhoutskloof and dinner hosted by winery director Marc Kent, catered by table 7
Day 3: Tuesday 2nd September – Stellenbosch – Cabernet Sauvignon & Chenin Blanc
09:30 Depart after breakfast
10:00 Combined tasting of Alheit and Kaapzicht at Kaapzicht vineyard co-hosted by winemakers Danie Steytler, Kaapzicht, and Chris Alheit, Alheit
13:00 Lunch at Good to Gather hosted by Tom Webb and Butch Alheit
19:00 Dinner at Kaapzicht, with Danie Steytler and Chirs Alheit. Guests will be treated to a traditional braai (South African barbeque)
Day 4: Wednesday 3rd September – Swartland – Syrah & Chenin Blanc
09:30 Depart after breakfast
10:30 Tasting at Porcelainberg & Mullineux
1300 Lunch with Adi Badenhorst at his Kalmoesfontein estate, along with Eben Sadie and Andrea and Chris Mullineux
17:00 Visit to Eben Sadie’s vineyards
19:30 Dinner at Kalmoesfontein. This will be an intimate dinner with Adi Badenhorst and his family and fellow winemakers
Day 5: Thursday 4th September – Hemel-en-Aarde – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
09:30 Depart by helicopter for a scenic flight over Cape Point to Hannes Storm
10:30 Visit Storm Wines with Hannes Storm
12:00 Lunch at Newton Johnson, with co-hosts Bevan Johnson and Peter-Allan Finlayson of Crystallum
16:00 Visit Crystallum with Peter-Allan
17:00 Scenic drive back to the hotel
19:30 Dinner hosted by Carolyn Martin from Creation Wines
Day 6: Friday 5th September – Cape Town – The Grand Finale
Morning at leisure, no set itinerary
11:00 Depart for Cape Town
12:30 Arrive at Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa
Free afternoon to relax
17:30 Bubbly and canapés
18:00 Blind tasting hosted by the winemakers
20:00: Black-tie Gala Dinner featuring a blind tasting inspired by the “Judgment of Paris” where we hope Members’ favourite wines will compete against South Africa’s finest vintages. It will be a night of fun and sophistication, with an outstanding pairing menu.
Day 7: Saturday 6th September – Cape Town – Departure Day
Leisurely day in Cape Town with no fixed schedule.
Depart: Option to return or continue to Sabi Sands or Zimbabwe
*Itinerary subject to change at time of securing booking deposit.
Ticket price per person: £11,500
What’s included
– VIP liaison
– Airport meet & greet with transfers in private luxury vehicle
– Six nights of luxury accommodation split between one of Franschhoek crown jewel hotel‘s and Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa’s sought-after chambers, both offering 24-hour room service
– Private chauffeur and luxury fleet at your disposal
– Every gastronomic indulgence included – from estate dinners to South Africa’s finest restaurants
– Spa access
– Private tastings in acclaimed winemakers’ personal cellars
– First access to unreleased vintages and future allocations
– Black-tie gala featuring impossible-to-source library wines
– A senior member of 67’s London wine team, a local expert and an MW as personal hosts
– All wines included – including South Africa’s most tightly allocated bottles
– VIP estate access to restricted areas and intimate winemaker conversations
What’s not included
– Flights to and from South Africa, travel insurance, and baggage insurance
– Hotel extras and additional wines not listed in the programme
– Optional gratuities for guides, drivers and restaurants