Upcoming Events

  PLATTER’S 2019 GUIDE 5* WINES.   This is our annual  tasting , at which we feature the absolute pinnacle of quality Cape Wines, those which have garnered 5* which is the ultimate. From a professional point of view, we have utmost faith in the tasters who judge for Platter’s, and trust their judgement. We have chosen 25 wines across the board and each producer will have either the winemaker, marketing manager or owner to share the wine with you.  Full…

  French Grower Champagnes are those which are made by the farmers who actually grow the grapes themselves. Many have been in the same family for centuries, with bottles produced at less than 20,000. Compare them to those of the world famous Louis Roederer House .  Champagne Gratiot Almanach No. 1 Brut NV, Champagne Jacquinot Private Cuvée Brut NV,  Jacquinot Blanc de Blancs NV, Jacquinot Symphonie 2008 Millesime;  Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV, Brut Vintage 2009, and the exquisite Prestige…

This is our annual walk-around tasting , at which we feature the absolute pinnacle of quality Cape Wines. Those that have garnered 5* in the most definitive wine guide in SA. From a professional point of view, we have utmost faith in the tasters who judge for Platter’s, and trust their judgement. We have chosen 25 wines across the board and each producer will have either the winemaker, owner or marketing manager to share the wine with tasters. R300 p/p Some…

Marianne & Fons Aaldering’s aspirations began to come into fruition in 2004 when they bought a 24 hectare estate in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. The entrepreneurial Dutch couple which founded Aaldering Vineyards & Wines are dedicated to making the best wines in South Africa.The team is focussed on delivering premium quality wines to wine lovers all around the world. Their son-in-law, Gert-Jan Posthuma is coming to present their story and eight of their premium wines, made by PJ Geyer who  is…

  LES VIGNERONS PARISIENS & CAPE RHONE WINES.  It took many years to get permission to open the doors of Paris’s first urban winery, Les Vignerons Parisiens. Moving grapes across appellations into a city, with négociant-style production, is the antithesis of the rules of the Appellation d'origine Contrôlée – the government wine regulator dating back to the 15C. The vineyards are located down in Visan, Southern Rhône which is a 15-hour journey by refrigerated truck. Les Vignerons Parisiens is a…

LOUIS ROEDERER PORTFOLIO with Tarryn Vincent.  The Louis Roederer Champagne Company own some other properties in the wine world, and today we will taste the following from their portfolio:  Champagne Louis Roederer  Brut Premier NV, Roederer Cristal 2009; Provence’ Domaines OTT Blanc de Blancs Clos Mireille; Domaines OTT By Ott Rosé 2017, Domaines OTT Château Romassan Rosé 2017; Domaines OTT Château Romassan Rouge 2013; Portugal’ Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Branco 2015; Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Tinto Douro 2013; Château Haut…

  CATHERINE MARSHALL WINES, presented by Catherine herself.  Catherine started her winemaking career by foot-stomping grapes in a garage in 1997. Since then, through her philosophical attitude and enquiring nature, she has deepened her knowledge and skills to become one of SA’s best winemakers. She has a penchant for Elgin grapes, as they offer her the purity and finesse that she seeks in her wines. Fine Art Collection (FAC) 2017 Chenin in Clay, (FAC) 2016 Finite Elements Pinot Noir,  (FAC)…