Wine Concepts are thrilled to invite wine lovers to their 6th annual Grape Escape Wine Festival at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 11th June 2026 from 18.00 to 21.00.
Following the success of previous festivals, this year’s event promises to be an exclusive evening of exceptional wine tasting. The festival will feature an exciting and diverse selection of wines from uncommon varieties and blends, including Cinsault, Viura, Mourvèdre, Verdelho, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Chenin Blanc, and Chenin-driven blends, as well as captivating Rhône varieties such as Viognier, Roussanne, Syrah, and Grenache.
Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the best offerings of these varietals and blends from 40 of the country’s top wine producers. Delicious snacks will be served throughout the evening to perfectly complement the tasting experience. All showcased wines will be available to order at discounted prices from Wine Concepts on the evening, making it a great opportunity for attendees to stock up on their favourite wines. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your wine palate and discover some new and exciting wines. Follow the link to buy your tickets and get ready to ‘Escape the Norm’ with Wine Concepts.
Venue: Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch. Cape Town
Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
Time: 18h00 to 21h00
Cost: R480 per person (includes entrance, wine glass, tastings, and snacks)
Purchase tickets:
- Via Quicket at https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371297-the-grape-escape-wine-festival/
- Or at any of the Wine Concepts branches: Tel 021 671 9030 (Newlands) or 021 426 4401 (Kloof Street)
Email: newlandshop@wineconcepts.co.za
- Or at the door on the day, subject to availability
View the list of winery participants and the gorgeous wines they will be showcasing at this epic event:
https://wineconcepts.co.za/2026/05/19/the-grape-escape/
Or find the printed list below
For further information: Please email Renette at newlandshop@wineconcepts.co.za or Niël at sales@wineconcepts.co.za
or call them on (021) 671 9030.
WINE CONCEPTS
| Producer | Wine |
| Alinea | Grenache Noir 2025 |
| Viura 2025 | |
| Baleia | Vinho Rochas 2023 |
| Limitados Tempranillo 2022 | |
| Bellevue | Chenin Blanc 2025 |
| Reserve Chenin Blanc 2026 | |
| Cinsaut 2023 | |
| Malbec 2023 | |
| Bosman | Nero d’Avola 2024 |
| Twyfeling Cinsaut 2024 | |
| Upper Hemel-and-Aarde Limited Release Pinot Gris 2025 | |
| Adama White 2025 | |
| Brookdale | Twenty Field Blend Red 2025 |
| Sixteen Field Blend White 2024 | |
| Grenache Noir 2025 | |
| Bradbourne White Blend 2024 | |
| Bruce Jack | Penelope Cap Classique 2019 |
| Ghost in the Machine Malbec Viognier 2023 | |
| Ghost in the Machine Clairette Blanche 2024 | |
| Pescaluna Vinho Verde Style NV | |
| Moveable Feast Estate Red 2020 | |
| Cape Town Wine Hub | The Hub Roussanne Viognier White 2024 |
| The Hub Verdelho Marsanne Grenache Blanc 2022 | |
| The Hub Red 2021 | |
| Carinus | Swartland Colombard 2025 |
| Polkadraai Hills Syrah 2025 | |
| Polkadraai Hills Chenin Blanc 2024 | |
| Dewaldt Heyns | Weathered Hands Chenin Blanc 2022 |
| Weathered Hands Pinotage 2023 | |
| Weathered Hands Shiraz 2021 | |
| Dornier | Moordenaarskloof Chenin Blanc 2022 |
| Pinot Grigio 2025 | |
| Malbec 2023 | |
| Tempranillo 2021 | |
| Moordenaarskloof Tinta Barocca 2021 | |
| Eight Gates | Breedekloof Chenin Blanc 2024 |
| Cinsault 2024 | |
| Fledge & Co | Souzäo 2025 |
| Swartland OBV Tinta Barocca 2023 OVP 1971 | |
| Fram | Shiraz 2025 |
| Chenin Blanc 2025 | |
| Grenache Gris 2023 | |
| Cinsault 2024 | |
| Iona | Nebbiolo D’Elgin 2020 |
| Solace Syrah 2022 | |
| One Man Band 2021 | |
| Inzuzo | SLPV Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2025 |
| SLPV Cinsault Grenache 2024 | |
| Big Picture White 2025 | |
| Big Picture Red 2023 | |
| Transformative Pinot Grigio 2025 | |
| Transformative Malbec 2025 | |
| Jordan | Assyrtiko 2025 |
| Real McCoy Riesling 2025 | |
| The Prospector Syrah 2023 | |
| Keermont | Terrasse White 2023 |
| Syrah 2020 | |
| Kleine Zalze | Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2025 |
| Vineyard Selection Grenache 2023 | |
| Vineyard Selection Syrah 2022 | |
| Kleinood | Tamboerskloof Syrah 2020 |
| Tamboerskloof de Herder 2024 | |
| Lowerland | Die Wonderdraai White 2024 |
| Mellish | Bakenskop Chenin Blanc 2024 |
| Bakenskop Syrah 2024 | |
| Migliarina | Stellenbosch Albariño 2024 |
| Stellenbosch Grenache Noir 2023 | |
| Vine Dried Pinot Gris Sweet Wine 375ml 2025 | |
| Minimalist | No Place like Home 2023 |
| Stars in The Dark 2023 | |
| Connect the Dots 2023 | |
| Mont Rochelle | Syrah 2022 |
| Little Rock Rouge 2022 | |
| Morgenster | Vespri Vermentino 2024 |
| Caruso Sangiovese Rosé 2025 | |
| Cabernet Franc 2023 | |
| Tosca Sangiovese Blend 2022 | |
| Nabucco Nebbiolo 2021 | |
| Nativo | Red Blend 2020 |
| The Bees 2022 | |
| Tempranillo 2023 | |
| Off the Record | Off the Record Chenin Blanc 2025 |
| Off the Record Syrah 2023 | |
| Painted Wolf | Teardrop Viognier 2024 |
| Solo Roussanne 2024 | |
| Madach Cape Blend 2024 | |
| Pictus IX 2021 | |
| Darius Carignan 2023 | |
| Paul Wallace | Highlander Cabernet Franc 2024 |
| Black Dog Malbec 2023 | |
| Piekenierskloof | Grenache Blanc 2025 |
| Grenache Noir 2025 | |
| Cinsault 2025 | |
| Tannat 2024 | |
| Heirloom Red 2024 | |
| Riebeek Valley Wine Co | Raar Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2024 |
| Raar Grenache Noir 2025 | |
| Raar Carbonic Maceration Syrah 2025 | |
| Roodekrantz | Brand Se Berg Chenin Blanc 2024 |
| Sandy Slopes 2024 | |
| One Upon a Time Cinsaut 2024 | |
| Die Filosoof Syrah 2021 | |
| Sijnn | Estate White 2024 |
| Estate Red 2023 | |
| Low Profile 2023 | |
| Sophie Germanier | Wine Frame Viognier 2025 |
| Wine Frame Grenache 2025 | |
| Wine Frame Shiraz 2025 | |
| Limited Edition Shiraz Viognier 2021 | |
| Stellenbosch Vineyards | Credo Chenin Blanc 2025 |
| Credo Chenin Viognier Verdelho 2025 | |
| Single Vineyard Limited Release Verdelho 2023 | |
| Credo Shiraz Merlot Viognier 2023 | |
| Credo Shiraz 2024 | |
| Stellenrust | Premium Chenin Blanc 2025 |
| Super Premium 61 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2025 | |
| Simplicity Red 2024 | |
| Premium Shiraz 2024 | |
| Super Premium Peppergrinder’s Shiraz 2023 | |
| Strandveld | Skaamgesiggie Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2023 |
| The Navigator 2023 | |
| Syrah 2022 | |
| Viognier 2024 | |
| Thistle and Weed | Khakibos 2025 |
| Nastergal 2024 | |
| Tierhoek | Heritage Old Vine Grenache 2022 |
| Heritage Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022 | |
| Vine Venom | Serenade Cap Classique 2020 |
| Shining Rosé No 4 | |
| Satellites No 5 | |
| Welgegund Heritage | Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 |
| Old Vine Cinsault 2024 | |
| Wightman and Sons | Battle Scarred Viura 2023 |
| Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2023 | |
| Gloves Off Tinta Barocca 2023 | |
| Different Box of Frogs Carignan 2024 | |