Gauteng’s oldest Wine Route celebrates its 16th year this month. The Vaal River Meander Wine Route starts off with the official launch at The Vaal River Wine Expo on 22 June and continues every Saturday and Sunday, over the next 6 weeks until the 4^th of  August.

Meandering from venue to venue along the route is a fun way to beat the winter blues as there are a variety of great wines to taste at different participating venues.

There is no entry fee, a wine tasting fee is payable at each venue you visit. Each offer a selection of different wines from different wine farms, wine lovers can taste 8 wines at R30, 12 wines at R40 and 16 different wines at R50. At least 8 wines will be on offer to taste at every venue with some venues offering up to 16 wines.

The Wine Route is perfect for both wine connoisseurs and for those who are on the look out for a new favourite, or for those who are keen to learn more about wine in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Gauteng’s most popular winter Wine Route discerns itself from all other Wine Routes in South Africa in that it has a record number of ways in which it can be enjoyed. Be it by house boat, luxury river cruiser, wine route taxi, speedboat, water-taxi, tour bus or your own car – the Vaal River Meander Wine Route has more ways to get there than any other Wine Route in South Africa.

The twelve different participating venues are diverse and offer added experiences from dining specials, food & wine pairing, spa treatments, go-karting, weekend packages and more.

Start planning your wine tasting weekends by selecting venues and added experiences along the route, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment. Visit www.vaalwineroute.co.zafor more info or contact the Vaal River Meander Wine Route : info@vaalwineroute.co.za

• Dros Vanderbijlpark – 016 932 4888
• Emerald Resort & Casino – 016 982 8000
• Liquid Lounge – 016 982 3411
• Lord’s Signature Hotel – 016 423 5453
• Merchant Business Class Hotel – 016 366 7878
• Model Bottle Store – 016 363 1128
• Redwoods Restaurant – 016 976 2532
• Stonehaven on Vaal – 016 982 2951/2
• Sylviavale Heritage Village – 016 932 2495
• The Rossi’s Bar – 082 900 4528
• The Shakespeare Inn – 016 933 4821
• Waterfront Country Lodge & Spa – 016 987 3434
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