Join us at the foot of one of the seven new Natural Wonders of the World as we discover some of South Africa’s Greatest White Wines. South Africa in increasingly producing white wines that can easily compete with some of the world’s best.... 

The American writer John Keynes once said “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne”.  Join us on the breathtaking lawns of the Roundhouse Restaurant in Camps Bay for a tasting of South African and French bubblies, and... 

Merlot has often been seen as Bordeaux’s “other” red grape – the bland, somewhat boring younger sister of the hunky Cabernet Sauvignon. In the 2004 cult movie Sideways, Miles expresses some rather strong feelings about his dislike... 

We’ve all heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. But there is so much more out there to discover in the world of wine! Did you know that in Italy alone there are hundreds of different wine varieties? Come and explore with us as we meet... 

Often referred to as “the heartbreak grape”, Pinot Noir has eluded many a winemaker. It’s a tricky grape to work with both in the vineyard and in the cellar, besides which, it requires a unique terroir to express its full potential.... 

They call it King Cab, and with good reason! Known for its intensity of flavour, colour and tannin, it is found in virtually all the red wine growing regions in the world. It is produced either as a single varietal wine of great boldness and strength,... 

Shiraz. Syrah. South Africa is producing some leading lights of this varietal and we want to deconstruct this grape in a discovery tasting. We will explore the grape, it’s characteristics in terms of flavour and aroma, and how it merges with oak. We... 

Our summer series of tastings returns! In February we are having another focus on white wines and the first is a White Wine Exploration at the Roundhouse. From the cool and crisp Hemel en Aarde to the oily and fruit infused Swartland white wines this... 

This tasting explores some of South Africa’s finest Cap Classique’s, from new and established producers, across the range of styles and regions. From dry and mineral Bruts to more intensely flavoured Brut Roses, the full flavour spectrum... 

Our summer series of tastings is starting in Johannesburg and Cape Town at the end of January. You can book us for a tasting at your own home or with your wine club. Just email info@undertheinfluence.co.za for more details. Click here to join our Facebook...