3rd Annual "SAFARI THROUGH THE VINES" - South Africa Grande Tasting Ticket - Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | 6-8PM

One Night Across the Cape

Our third annual Safari Thru the Vines returns for one lively night of South African wine, conversation, and discovery.

Move at your own pace through five stations as we pour ten wines from across Stellenbosch, Swartland, Franschhoek, and the broader Western Cape. The lineup travels from traditional-method Cap Classique and expressive Cape whites through Pinot Noir, Grenache, and structured Stellenbosch reds—showing just how much range South Africa has to offer.

Three South African winemakers will be joining us in person:

Hugo Carinus — Carinus Family Vineyards
Wynand Grobler — De Kleine Wijn Koöp
Bertho van der Westhuizen — Alto Estate

Taste directly with the people behind the bottles, ask questions as you move through the stations, and find the wines that belong on your table. Whether South African wine is already on your radar or completely new territory, the evening is designed to be approachable, social, and full of discoveries.

Event Details

Thursday, August 27, 2026
6–8 PM
$39 per person

• 10 South African wines
• 5 walkaround tasting stations
• 3 winemakers pouring in person
• Self-paced tasting throughout Petit Philippe
• Special event pricing on all featured wines

The Tasting Lineup

Station 1 | Cap Classique Sparkling

• Van Hunks Cap Classique Brut NV
• La Bri “Double Door” Crystal Spark Cap Classique NV

Station 2 | Carinus Whites from Swartland

• Carinus “Rooidraai” Chenin Blanc 2024
• Carinus Swartland Colombard 2025

Station 3 | De Kleine Wijn Whites

• De Kleine Wijn “Kreatuur Wit” White Blend 2023
• De Kleine Wijn “Pieke Steen” Chenin Blanc 2025

Station 4 | Cape Reds

• Carinus Stellenbosch Pinot Noir 2025
• De Kleine Wijn “Hoendertande” Grenache Noir 2023

Station 5 | Alto Estate Reds

• Alto Estate Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
• Alto Estate Estate Red Blend 2022

The lineup brings together five producers and moves from bottle-fermented sparkling wine through textural Chenin Blanc, bright Colombard, an aromatic white blend, Pinot Noir and Grenache, before finishing with two Cabernet-based reds from Stellenbosch’s Helderberg.

Taste, Choose and Stock the Cellar

All ten wines will be available to purchase at special event pricing during the tasting. Use the evening to compare the full lineup, revisit your favorites, and build a mixed case around the season ahead—from bright bottles for the final stretch of summer to richer reds ready for early fall dinners.

Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot for one night across the Cape.