The 2026 finalists of the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced, and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Arabella Golf Estate later in November. Now it’s your chance to meet the twelve finalists and taste the highly acclaimed wines that earned their place in the final.
Six of South Africa’s finest winemakers are competing for the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year title, while six rising stars are vying for Young Winemaker of the Year. This year, the category for the 46th Winemaker of the Year award is White Blends, and Red Wine is the category for the 26th Young Winemaker of the Year award.
Come and discover some of South Africa’s most exciting winemaking talent — and taste the wines that made the cut! The exciting wine tasting event will be hosted by Diners Club in collaboration with Wine Tonight?, the specialist wine store on Cavendish Square’s lower ground floor. With no pre-booking required, adults over 18 can simply arrive at the mall between 11am and 2pm to join in the experience. With Diners Club card holders tasting for free upon presentation of their card, wine lovers can purchase a glass for R50 to sample the outstanding selection of White Blends and Red Wines. Love what you taste? Take it home. All the wines will be available for purchase on the day at Wine Tonight? Diners Club cardholders enjoy a 15% discount. Credit and debit cards and Snapscan are accepted (no cash).
For more information on the 2026 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year finalists and their winning wines visit the Facebook page here.
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 11:00 – 14:00
Venue: Cavendish Square – Centre Court
