South Africa - through its Food and Wine

The rainbow nation of South Africa is known for rugged landscapes that inspire and shape a rich culture, people, food and wines. With a 400-year history of winemaking, South Africa's producers bridge old world styles with contemporary innovation, attracting enthusiasts and connoisseurs across the globe.

For one night only, we invite you to join a special evening featuring Capital Branch member Mikey Clark’s cellar, spotlighting South African wine history in seven unforgettable glasses – from some of today’s Western Cape icons to Napoleon’s favourite sweet wine. This event will be hosted by London’s highly reputed High Timber, where Neleen Strauss and her team will complement the wines with an outstanding three-course meal. With its riverside location, the restaurant is perfect for those craving a dose of South African attitude, a little taste of home and a great steak!

The wine line-up below is being generously provided by Mikey at deep discounts to current prices, or are not available in the market:

2019 Graham Beck Premier Cuvée Blanc de Blancs (Methode Cap Classique)

2020 Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay (Hemel-en-Aarde)

2023 David & Nadia Chenin Blanc Skaliekop (Swartland)

2015 Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir (Hemel-en-Aarde)

2016 Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt (Cape Bordeaux blend)

2017 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah (Swartland)

2016 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance

The wines from Tesselaarsdal are testimony to the amazing life journey of its winemaker Berene Saul from au pair to celebrated producer. The 2015 pinot noir is her maiden vintage, and 'rarer than hen's teeth'. Tasting it is a truly unique opportunity.

The Klein Constantia is legendary - it's the Tokaji and Chateau d’Yquem of South Africa. It was a favourite of Napoleon, Louis XVI and Jane Austen’s heroines.