As winter evenings draw in, Nederburg invites guests to ease into the weekend with First Fridays at The Courtyard, a laid-back monthly gathering centred around good wine, comforting food, and the simple pleasure of staying a little longer.

On the first Friday of every winter month, the cellar doors remain open until 20h00, welcoming guests to gather by the fireplace in The Courtyard. Freshly made pizzas emerge from the kitchen, award-winning Nederburg wines flow easily, and the atmosphere is set by live music that adds warmth and rhythm to the evening without ever overpowering conversation.

Designed to be unhurried and unpretentious, First Fridays is about connection rather than occasion, a chance to meet friends after work, settle in with family, or begin the weekend at a gentler pace. Whether you arrive for a quick glass or linger long into the evening, the experience is defined by firelight, familiar flavours, and the pleasure of being present.

First Fridays at the Courtyard is winter at Nederburg at its most welcoming, relaxed, convivial, and made for sharing.

Dates:

Friday, 1 May 2026
Friday, 5 June 2026
Friday, 3 July 2026
Fridayy, 7 August 2026

The cost is R150 per person, including a glass from the Nederburg Winemasters range and your choice of any Courtyard pizza.

Set within the beautifully restored 1773 Homestead, this refined guest experience offers an intimate, serene setting where heritage, elegance and a deep sense of place come together. From farm-led breakfast to the Farm Tea Experience, the focus is on seasonality and cultural memory, expressed through indigenous ingredients and Cape traditions.

Breakfast is nourishing and abundant, while the Farm Tea unfolds as a quietly indulgent journey through time, flavour and refinement.

Bookings required 24 hours in advance

Hazendal presents the Estate’s new Bottelary Hills wine collection by cellarmaster, Kiara Scott Farmer.

“Every vintage holds clues, patterns hidden in the vines waiting to be understood” - for Kiara these clues are subtle guides of her winemaking philosophy.

The Bottelary Hills collection presents a balanced curation of three single-variety wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir Rosé.
Visit the Wine Lounge to explore the range through a guided tasting.

Time 10h00, 13h00 or 16h00 (duration 2 hours)

Journey to our underground wine tunnel to savour Babylonstoren’s finest wines. Our cellar tour starts in the vineyards above ground, where vines from various styles are cultivated. From there, we venture into the working cellar with its array of wine-producing vessels, from amphorae clay pots to open cement fermenters and concrete eggs. The tour concludes with a master tasting of our finest wines, paired with farm-grown and handmade delicacies. 

Babylonstoren was voted the best Innovative Wine Tourism Experience in the country in 2022 by the Best of Wine Tourism Awards. 

Cost R650 per person (includes tasting). Payment is required to secure booking. We regret no under 18's.

Please note this is a walking tour and it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.  Regrettably, the Cellar Tour isn't accessible for wheelchairs.

Our garden and surrounding landscape lend themselves to the expression of beauty and joy in a multitude of ways. To this end, we host events on the farm to celebrate seasonal milestones and calendar highlights. Events are generally hosted by our team, sometimes in conjunction with experts in the field. Depending on the activity, additional costs may apply.

Visit our website HERE to view our schedule of events for specifics. 

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on all our cocktails EVERY THURSDAY from 17:00 - 21:00!

Try our Sunday Celebrations, sharing generous tables laden with plentiful platters. Families and friends gather around as they would at home but embracing other like-minded diners who have also come to delight in nature’s abundance and sip, if old enough, on fresh, elegant wines that express their lime-rich soils and proximity to the sea. We call it merroir – a blend of mer/sea and terroir.

Enjoy our titbits of Food & Wine Pairing - R170pp

• Pizza & Wine
• South African Food & Wine
• Sweet Shapes & Wine

Book now https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/le-pommier-wine-estate

“Friday isn’t just a day, it’s a feeling. We’re bringing it to life with J.C. Fridays, a call to make every Friday one to celebrate with J.C. Le Roux.

Devised as a masterclass in fun, flavour and sparkle, J.C. Fridays will take place on the last Friday of every month until the end of the year.

The experience includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, a tasting of five sparkling wines paired with decadent mini cakes by Château Gâteaux, and an electrifying live performance in the garden overlooking the valley as the sun sets.

Tickets: R350 per person, available via https://jcleroux.howler.co.za.

Delicious wood-fired pizzas and other delectable food will be available from on-site restaurant Cucina Di Giovanna.

Join the celebration and stay tuned for updates, behind-the-scenes stories and more by following J.C. Le Roux on social media.

Poptails (popsicle cocktails)
A bespoke cocktail with a deliciously unique popsicle experience.

Elder Fizz (Nectar Demi-Sec)
Sweeten your day with the J.C. Le Roux Nectar and gin poptail. This lively Poptail includes a cardamom and coconut popsicle immersed in an elderflower and litchi sparkling infusion, topped with gin.

Sunset Rosé (Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé)
Refresh your tastebuds with the J.C. Le Roux Nectar Rosé, orange, and Vodka poptail, which has a sassy twist of thyme syrup. This refreshing poptail includes a raspberry and ginger popsicle to add a fiery chill.