Wines of South Africa Tasting Event at Picturedrome, Thursday 30th April

Get to know: Wines of South Africa, at Picturedrome, Macclesfield

Description

Thursday 30th April 2026 | 7pm – 9pm

Join us for a relaxed and flavour-packed journey through South Africa’s dynamic wine scene, from coastal freshness to bold, sun-soaked reds.

Hosted at the Picturedrome in Macclesfield, this guided tasting explores a handpicked selection of South African wines that showcase the country’s diversity, creativity and value. Expect everything from bright, expressive Chenin Blanc to rich, characterful reds – all with a story to tell.

South Africa continues to be one of the most exciting wine-producing countries in the world, blending old vine heritage with modern winemaking flair. This is a great opportunity to explore the styles, regions and producers putting it firmly on the map.

🍷 What to Expect:

• A guided tasting of five South African wines
• A mix of styles including fresh whites and bold reds
• Insight into the regions, grapes and winemaking techniques
• A friendly, informal setting with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion

Whether you’re already a fan of South African wines or just starting to explore, this tasting is all about discovery, enjoyment and finding a few new favourites along the way.

🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now to join the tasting!

Our tastings regularly sell out, so we recommend booking early.

Details

Wines featured on the night include:

• McFarlane Capitoline Wolf Blend – a bold, characterful red blend showing dark fruit, spice and a modern South African edge
• Glenwood Chardonnay – elegant and balanced, with ripe citrus, gentle oak and a fresh, refined finish
• Dornier Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc – vibrant and expressive, with notes of orchard fruit, citrus and a touch of honeyed richness
• Alto Rouge – a classic Cape Bordeaux-style blend, offering structure, depth and layers of dark fruit and savoury spice
• Forager – an approachable, fruit-forward wine celebrating South Africa’s natural abundance and easy-drinking charm

Venue location

This is a Macclesfield wine tasting event hosted by Reserve Wines at our Picturedrome site:

The Picturedrome
102–104 Chestergate
Macclesfield
SK11 6DW

There are no physical tickets for this event. Your booking confirmation acts as your ticket.

Please speak to a member of the Reserve Wines team on arrival.