The ever-popular annual Vaal River Meander Wine Route is back for its 19th edition – from June 10 to August 6. This is a well-priced wine and foodie treat that’s sure to beat the winter blues! The Route incorporates a diversity of local venues on and around the banks of the Vaal River.

The Wine Route, spanning nine weeks, is a relaxed way to enjoy the best of South Africa’s wine, and a feel-good way to spend a lazy winter Saturday and Sunday (from midday to 18:00 every weekend). Come on your own or get a bunch of friends together to enjoy the tastings! R50 per person is all it costs to enjoy tastings of eight different wines at each venue. All of the venues on the Wine Route showcase different Estates. This means you can go from venue to venue, discovering for the first time a new selection of excellent wines. You might even find your “new favourite” along the way!

This is also a great opportunity for companies to entertain their clients or staff to well-priced wine tasting experiences with or without food pairing – every experience with a distinctive edge. If you want to organise a corporate or private group outing during the nine Wine Route weeks, there are a number of packages to choose from. Personalised packages can be put together by the venue of your choice – tailored for your individual, corporate or private needs.

The participating venues are:

Stonehaven on Vaal, 016 982 2951.
Waterfront Country Lodge & Spa, 016 987 3434.
Urban Vines Bistro and Vineyard, 079 491 3062.
Cock & Bull Pub (Heritage Village), 061 563 6384.
Rio Sol Portuguese Restaurant (Vereeniging), 016 423 3333.
Memories, 016 981 6510.
Riviera on Vaal Resort, 016 100 5027.
Emerald Resort & Casino, 016 982 8000.
Ocean Basket (Vanderbijlpark), 016 932 3149.
Rose Girlz, 016 423 4256.
The Bikers Race Bar, 078 811 1281.

Photos: Chilli PicNic