The historic wine estate of Vergelegen is rolling out a smorgasbord of events this winter from dinners to environmental walks and barrel tastings to food demonstrations.

The programme starts on 25 June with the first of three barrel tastings hosted by winemaker André van Rensburg. The tasting starts at 6pm and includes dinner. The cost is R95 a person and booking is essential. The two other tastings will take place on 30 July and 20 August.

The Lady Phillips Restaurant is hosting dinner and wine evenings presented by newly appointed chef, Henrico Grobbelaar and André van Rensburg. The evenings, on 25 July, 29 August and 3 October, include a four-course meal and wine and start at 7.30. The cost is R270 a head.

Henrico is also offering morning cooking demonstrations on 6 August and 3 September. The cost is R65 per person and includes tea and scones.

And if you prefer the outdoors to omelettes, conservationist Gerald Wright will again be leading his popular environmental walks on 16 July, 13 August and 17 September. The cost is R95 a person and includes a continental breakfast.

For more information call 021 847 1334 or visit www.vergelegen.co.za.

Vergelegen events 2008

Event: Barrel Tasting with Andre van Rensburg followed by dinner
Date: Wednesday 25th June 2008
Cost: R95.00 per person
Venue: Vergelegen Winery
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm
Bookings: Wine Tasting Centre on 021 847 2123

Event: Environmental walk with Resident Conservation Consultant, Gerald Wright followed by a continental breakfast
Dates: Wednesday 16 July 2008
Cost: R95 per person
Venue: Meet at the Wine Tasting Centre
Time: 8.30am for 9am
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Winter Dinner with Andre van Rensburg & Chef Henrico Grobelaar
Date: Friday 25 July 2008
Cost: R270.00 per person
Menu: Four course meal including wine
Venue: Lady Phillips Restaurant
Time: 7pm for 8pm
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Barrel Tasting with Andre van Rensburg followed by dinner
Date: Wednesday 30th July 2008
Cost: R95 per person
Venue: Vergelegen Winery
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm
Bookings: Wine Tasting Centre on 021 847 2123

Event: Environmental walk with Resident Conservation Consultant – Gerald Wright followed by a continental breakfast
Date: Wednesday 13 August 2008
Cost: R95 per person
Venue: Meet at the Wine Tasting Centre
Time: 8.30am for 9am
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Cooking Demo with Chef Henrico Grobelaar followed with tea and scones
Date: Wednesday 6th August 2008
Cost: R65 per person
Venue: Lady Phillips Restaurant
Time: 8.30am for 9am
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Barrel Tasting with Andre van Rensburg followed by dinner
Date: Wednesday 20th August 2008
Cost: R95.00 per person
Venue: Vergelegen Winery
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm
Bookings: Wine Tasting Centre on 021 847 2123

Event: Winter Dinner with Andre van Rensburg & Chef Henrico Grobelaar
Date: Friday 29th August 2008
Cost: R270.00 per person
Menu: Four course meal including wine
Venue: Lady Phillips Restaurant
Time: 7.30pm for 8pm
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Cooking Demo with Chef Henrico Grobelaar followed with tea and scones
Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Cost: R65 per person
Venue: Lady Phillips Restaurant
Time: 8.30am for 9am
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Environmental walk with Resident Conservation Consultant– Gerald Wright followed by a continental breakfast
Date: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Cost: R95 per person
Venue: Meet at the Wine Tasting Centre
Time: 9am for 9.30am
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346

Event: Dinner with Andre van Rensburg & Chef Henrico Grobelaar
Date: Friday 3rd October 2008
Cost: R270.00 per person
Menu: Four course meal including wine
Venue: Lady Phillips Restaurant
Time: 7.30 for 8pm
Bookings: Lady Phillips Restaurant on 021 847 1346