{"product_id":"winter-winemakers-dinner-2026","title":"Winter Winemakers' Dinner 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Winemakers' Dinner 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn intimate winter evening of red wine and fire — hosted by Cellar Master, Johann Fourie, \u003cbr\u003eSaturday, 6 June 2026, 18:30–22:00 · Moody Lagoon Restaurant · R795 per person \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter settles over Walker Bay. The lagoon goes dark early. And at the Moody Lagoon Restaurant, forty guests take their seats for one of the most compelling wine dinners in the Cape Winelands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 6 June 2026, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/pages\/people\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eaward-winning Winemaker and Cellar Master, Johann Fourie\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, hosts an evening built entirely around Benguela Cove's red wines. Chef Christo Hatting builds each of the four courses around the wine in the glass — seasonal, grounded, and made for a cold winter's night. This is not a tasting event. It is a dinner, with everything that implies: warmth, conversation, full plates, and the kind of access to a winemaker that a cellar door visit rarely gives you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty seats. One evening. No repeat performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect at the Winter Winemakers’ Dinner \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival at 18:30 with a glass of Benguela Cove \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/collections\/sparkling-wines\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCap Classique\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohann Fourie presents four red wines, each paired with a dish by Chef Christo Hatting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/collections\/dessert-wines\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eNoble Late Harvest\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rounds off the evening at dessert \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evening closes at 22:00 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe guest list is capped at 40 — by design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eR795 per person, inclusive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohann brings the cellar to the table. Across the evening, he walks guests through the vintage decisions, the terroir of the Walker Bay wine region, and what distinguishes Benguela Cove's reds from the wider South African wine landscape. It is the kind of conversation that turns a dinner into something you remember. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChef Christo Hatting's winter menu takes its cue from the season. Expect rich, considered dishes that hold their own alongside full-bodied reds — food that complements the wine rather than competes with it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/pages\/moody-lagoon\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMoody Lagoon Restaurant\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sits at the heart of \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/pages\/benguela-cove-estate\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenguela Cove Wine Estate\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, overlooking the lagoon. In winter, with the fire lit and a full room, it earns its name. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeats at this wine pairing dinner are limited to 40 guests. When they sell out, they are gone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserve your seat at the Winemakers' Dinner \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Contact us at \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:info@benguelacove.co.za\"\u003einfo@benguelacove.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e or call 0873570637. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Saturday, 6 June 2026 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime: 18:30–22:00 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenue: Moody Lagoon Restaurant, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CaGEe85uo8nMEAE\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e(map)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: R795 per person \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40 guests \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtend Your Evening: Stay the Night \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy let the evening end at the final pour? Transform your dinner into a complete winter retreat by booking a luxury villa on the estate. Nestled along the water’s edge, our villas allow you to bypass the drive home and fully immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Walker Bay. Wake up to serene lagoon views and a slow morning in the vineyards—the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW62318448 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/pages\/accommodation\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eView our villas and book your stay here.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BCI Events","offers":[{"title":"Per person","offer_id":55644621635657,"sku":"BCI-EVE-69e6213863d59ce659d433e3-69e6216363d59ce659d433f6","price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/6151\/1241\/files\/Winemakers-Dinner-2026_89f332c6-d61c-4c18-87dc-348d875657cf.jpg?v=1776689703","url":"https:\/\/benguelacove.co.za\/products\/winter-winemakers-dinner-2026","provider":"Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}