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... 

In this tasting we will be exploring how to rate wine, and will be rating it blind and sighted. The aim of the tasting is first of all learning how to rate wine, and then learning how to trust your nose and palate when assessing it. We will taste a range... 

Bubbly. It is forever a part of celebrations, small or big, and the home of sparkling wine is Champagne in France. In this tasting we will explore French and South African bubblies, understanding the different styles, how they are made and just how the... 

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 tasting the finest Pinot Noir’s in the country, providing a unique insider view on the elegant,... 

his 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 wines... 

Bubbly. It is forever a part of celebrations, small or big, and the home of sparkling wine is Champagne in France. In this tasting we will explore French and South African bubblies, understanding the different styles, how they are made and just how the... 

In this tasting we will be exploring how to rate wine, and will be rating it blind and sighted. The aim of the tasting is first of all learning how to rate wine, and then learning how to trust your nose and palate when assessing it. We will taste a range... 

Italy is home to over 2000 different varietals, from the cool climates of the north to the blazing heat and coastal influence of the south. In this wine experience we will take a journey through Italian and South African (Italian inspired) wines, depicting... 

Cabernet Sauvignon. The king of the red grapes! Don’t tell that to the Italians or Burgundians… Anyway, this tasting is all about deconstructing the grape, in terms of flavour, aroma, where it’s been and where it is going. Join us for a sensory... 

This wine tasting explores soil. Guests obviously have the option of tasting actual soil but we would rather go for option two, where we taste wines that reflect different soils. We will take a journey from the Swartland, to the Helderberg, to Elgin,...