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WARWICK SUMMER PICNICS, NOW - 30 APRIL WARWICK’S famous family-friendly picnics are back and better than ever. Spend the day lazing on luxurious lawn poofs, in the Forest Courtyard or in one of the hidden Picnic pods. Chef Luke has created the ultimate summer picnics and sourced the freshest ingredients—with vegan and vegetarian options too. R550pp. WHAT’S ON

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SA CHEESE FESTIVAL POPUP PICNIC, 23-24 APRIL Head to Groote Post Wine Estate in the Darling hills for the SA Cheese Festival Pop-up Picnic. Visitors can look forward to the estate’s unique rural hospitality, delicious cheese (of course), and other delicacies. To drink there are awardwinning wines from Groote Post and surrounding wine farms, as well as cra beer and gin. Tickets are R350pp via Webticket.

SUNSET ROUGE EVENING, 29 APRIL Plans this Friday? Enjoy live music, award-winning wines and the sunset while overlooking views of Table Mountain and Stellenbosch Hills at ALTO WINE. All of Alto’s wines will be available by the glass or bottle and accompanied by delicious cheese and charcuterie platters. The Sunset Rouge evenings run from 5:30pm8pm and are an ideal way to unwind after a long week. Booking is essential. info@altowines.co.za BUBBLY & GIN TASTING FESTIVAL, 12 MARCH Get ready, PE! Bridge Street Brewery brings the BUBBLY & GIN TASTING FESTIVAL to the Eastern Cape. It’s time to sample some of the country’s best MCCs and local craft gins under a canopy of trees while listening to soulful DJ beats. The MCC and gin will be for sale at wholesale prices. R300pp. The best part? A portion of the proceeds goes to Save-a-Pet for the sterilisation project. Go to www.quicket.co.za to purchase tickets

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS AT DURBANVILLE HILLS, NOW-27 MARCH Turn those dreaded Monday blues into golden sunsets with Sundown Sundays at DURBANVILLE HILLS. Taking place every Sunday from 3pm-6pm, guests can enjoy top local entertainment, delicious wine and great food. The Olive Grove will serve its popular hake and fries, cheese and charcuterie boards, fresh oysters, sandwiches and wraps. Booking is essential and space is limited. info@durbanvillehills.co.za

THE NOORDHOEK CRUSH, 2 APRIL e Noordhoek Crush has, rightly so, developed quite the reputation for being the most laid back but spirited wine festival in the Cape. Sip to your heart’s content on over 100 wines from 25 producers, line your stomach with some foodie delights from Noordhoek’s culinary heros, all while being serenaded to by Newton & Co. Taking place at the Noordhoek Farm Village between 12 and 4pm. Entrance is free but a ‘wine tasting wrist band’ must be pre-purchased at Quicket. R250pp allows unlimited tasting.

THE JOHANNESBURG CAP CLASSIQUE & CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL, 9-10 APRIL Pop the corks! e Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival returns to Gauteng a er a two-year hiatus. e weekend-long event is set to take place between 11am - 4pm at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton. e festival will have an elegant, chic garden party feel with a blue and white dress theme. An early-bird special is on o er at R350pp if tickets are booked before midnight on March 15. erea er tickets will cost R395pp. e price includes a souvenir bubbly glass and 10 tasting coupons. Book at www.

SWARTLAND SOSIAAL WYNFEES, 30 APRIL An exciting new wine festival launches in the heart of the Swartland - arguably South Africa’s most dynamic wine region. The Swartland Sosiaal Wynfees breaks the mould in typical Swartland fashion with a showcase of 15 wine farms, from the famous and lesser-known wine treasures. The event will be held at The Moorrees - home of hospitality, good food and great wine in Moorreesburg and will also feature delicious food and all-day live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased through Quicket for R350pp which includes 10 tasting vouchers, a glass, R50 towards a bottle of wine as well as live music and games.