Bottoms up to another rocking wine fest

The next Ben Vino Wine Festival is on October 11 at Emperors Palace (Red Roman Shed).

July 18, 2025

Benoni City Times 1 minute read

Debbie Wheal of Bedfordview (centre) having fun in the sun with her Rynfield besties, Cassie and Bernie Quiterres. Photo: Lana O'Neill.

A large, jovial crowd spilled onto the lawns of 114 on Waterhouse in Benoni AH on July 12 for the fourth Ben Vino Wine Festival, hosted by Benoni’s Val Di Terra (handcrafted fine wines).

Your ticket got you a free glass and access to the tasting tables of 24 top SA wine estates.

Friends Xolelwa Khumalo, of Crystal Park, and Fezeka Qwele, of Daveyton, spoiled themselves with a ticket to the wine fest to celebrate their birthdays. Photo: Lana O’Neill.

The WOW (World of Wine) Ses’fikile nice wine crew, Darren and Derek Fox and Richard Walters. Photo: Lana O’Neill.

Looking glam! Rose Gilmour and Ina de Vos of Eastlands. Photo: Lana O’Neill.

Live music and gourmet food stalls set the stage for a terrific day out and the weather was the cherry on the cake!

Comfy seating, stretch tents, blankets and cushions were scattered across the grounds, making it easy for visitors to find their ideal spot and simply enjoy the goings on.

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There were lucky draws for bottles and cases of wine, as well as tickets to the next Ben Vino Wine Fest in October.

It wasn’t long before an impromptu dance floor was opened on the lawn in front of the two-man band.

All in all … it was lekker! Well done, Benoni!