Winter is here, and the best part is that Franschhoek is #OpenForWinter on Saturday, 16 June 2018.

Let Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate treat your mom like a queen with a masterly crafted meal, gorgeous wines, or for the ultimate spoil, a luxurious weekend getaway in Franschhoek on Mother’s Day, Sunday, 13 May.

Winter is here which means cozy fire places, comfort food and great wines, but best of all is that Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekends are back. A weekend of surprise, relaxation and pure indulgence – and if you haven’t booked you’re definitely missing out on this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. Ideally suited to couples, the Franschhoek Mystery Weekends are packaged to absolute perfection, and holds the promise of revealing Franschhoek’s finest wines, world-class cuisine, bespoke experiences and so much more. And the best part is you don’t have to book anything. This year there are four fabulous packages on offer …

Book now for the first-ever Che Syrah, Syrah wine experience, when Gabriëlskloof Estate in the Overberg will cast the spotlight on an impressive portfolio of unique Syrah wines in its newly converted Landscape Cellar.

Save the date for this year’s Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival, which takes place once again at the picturesque Anthonij Rupert Wyne on Saturday, 26 May (11am to 4pm).

Bellevue Wine Estate will provide amazing entertainment during its Friday Live Music event on 6 April.

Enjoy a relaxed family picnic this Easter Sunday complete with an Easter egg hunt for the kids, a wide variety of delicious country-style eats and fabulous wines at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek.

On Saturday, 24 March, Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate in Franschhoek will pay homage to this bountiful fruit by hosting a special grape inspired lunch.

Love pizza and wine? Then you need to attend the Pizza and Wine Festival at Vergenoegd Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on 21 and 22 April.

To truly connect the winelands to Cape Town’s vibrant city culture, Durbanville Hills invites guests to Wine Down with them every Friday from 4PM.

Valuable experience, decisiveness and an intense love for sparkling wine stand out for Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé, Sydney Mello, as the greatest gifts of his three-year mentorship experience.

One of the highlights on the SA wine calendar, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival presented by Pick n Pay is back in February, and promises to be as memorable as ever.

Nederburg is hosting an outdoor screening of the enchanting romantic comedy Mamma Mia! on the sprawling lawn in front of its historic manor house at the farm in Paarl on Saturday, 16 December 2017 (a public holiday).

Summer brings with it so many wonderful things. Long lazy days at the pool, sipping ice cold cocktails, leisurely lunches and of course deliciously sweet seasonal fruit. Look no further than De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp for two of these summer sensations.

Nederburg Wines is playing its part in the community by supporting Paarl local Feroska Sitter, 35, with her career in bicycle mechanics.