Jordan wines have become an absolute firm favourite and Under the Influence and indeed around the world. Their wines are top quality, from the iconic Cobblers Hill red blend and Nine Yards Chardonnay to their Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and every day drinking... 

Pinot Noir is a difficult grape that requires a skilled hand in the vineyard and in the cellar, and unique terroir to boot! In this tasting we will be guided by Paul Cluver, a producer in Elgin who has supreme experience in the making of great Pinot Noir.... 

The Hemel en Aarde valley, near Hermanus, is made up of three distinct regions with differing terroir, all showing off lovely cooler climate characteristics. This tasting will explore the unique wines of Southern Right, Bouchard Finlayson, Ataraxia, Creation... 

Bruwer Raats is one of South Africa’s top wine makers and great wine personalities. His family’s knowledge of their specialised grapes, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc are unrivalled and their enthusiasm infectious. Come and join Bruwer’s... 

This tasting explores the incredible wines grown along the Cape peninsula. From the traditional wineries in Constantia to the fresh faced Cape Point vineyards, the climate and soils differ greatly and the wines express this beautifully. We will taste... 

De Toren is producing some of the best red blends in South Africa, recognised around the world for their quality and finesse. Each year Emil den Dulk, the owner, conducts two tastings for press and trade where he asks the panel to assess the individual... 

The Swartland is producing some of South Africa’s most exciting wines, with its old bush vines expressing a lot of intensity of fruit. Winemakers such as Eben Sadie and Adi Badenhorst have made their names in this incredible region and this tasting... 

South Africa has a rich heritage of producing Bordeaux inspired wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and white grapes; Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. This tasting explores some of the finer examples of Bordeaux style white and red... 

South Africa has been exploring the grapes of Burgundy to produce world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and this tasting aims to uncover these incredible wines. From Stellenbosch to Elgin and the Hemel en Aarde we will taste some leading lights and see... 

This tasting explores Stellenbosch, from the slopes of the Simonsberg, to the gravelly and warmer slopes of the Helderberg, and across the valley to the south facing and granitic slopes of the Polkadraai. In this tasting we will explore some leading lights...