Chardonnay Festival

Chardonnay Festival
Saturday 16 May 2026

Location
De Wetshof Estate, R317 between Robertson & Bonnievale

Cost
From R100

Description
On 16 May, the Chardonnay Association of South Africa invites you to a one-day celebration dedicated entirely to South African Chardonnay.

Set against the limestone hills of the De Wetshof Wine Estate, this festival brings together more than 30 of the country’s leading Chardonnay producers for an immersive tasting experience.

Spend the day exploring the remarkable diversity of this varietal - from cool-climate, mineral-driven styles to layered, barrel-fermented expressions that rival the world’s most respected Chardonnay regions.

What to expect

  • 30+ Chardonnay producers from across South Africa
  • Unlimited tasting of some of the country’s finest examples of the varietal
  • Live performance by Watershed
  • Exceptional food from the acclaimed On Shore Eatery
  • A Riedel Chardonnay Glass included with your ticket
  • Opportunity to purchase wine
  • Masterlass tickets available to purchase
  • A lucky fundraiser draw to win prizes where all proceeds will be donated to The Pebbles Project

Come spend the day in one of the Cape’s most beautiful wine valleys.

Tickets are from R100 per person and are available via Quicket

Taste extraordinary wines. Meet the people behind them. Enjoy great food and live music!

And discover why Chardonnay has become one of South Africa’s most exciting wine stories.


Contact Details
Name: Chardonnay Association of South Africa

  +27.218433587       +27.218433274       shop@meerlust.co.za
Meerlust Estate Baden Powell Drive P.O. Box 7121 , Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa