As the sun begins its descent over the Paarl winelands, Nederburg invites you to experience the energy, abundance and anticipation of harvest season with Harvest at Dusk—an immersive celebration of the 2026 vintage taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at this historic wine estate.
The evening begins with a warm Winelands welcome. Guests are greeted with artisanal canapés and a taste of freshly fermenting grape must—an evocative introduction to the vintage—alongside the opportunity to meet and engage with the winemakers behind Nederburg’s celebrated wines.
From there, the journey continues into the vineyards. Guests are transported by tractor into the vines, where they are invited to hand-pick grapes as the last golden light of summer settles across the landscape. This intimate, hands-on experience offers rare insight into the origins of the vintage and the care and precision behind every bottle.
The experience then returns to the sweeping lawns of the Manor House, where heritage and tradition take centre stage. Guests are invited to participate in grape stomping—a playful yet elegant tribute to the earliest traditions of winemaking.
As dusk deepens, a fire-inspired three-course dinner is served, celebrating seasonal ingredients and elemental cooking. The menu includes Karoo lamb staanrib with garlic and rosemary, BBQ-glazed pork belly lollipops with burnt apple purée, coal-roasted butternut with pumpkin seeds and curry purée, and grilled tomato and fior di latte caprese with basil pesto and olive oil. Each course is thoughtfully paired with one of Nederburg’s award-winning wines.
The evening draws to a close beneath the stars, with music, conversation and the rare luxury of time spent among the vineyards—an atmosphere where the spirit of harvest lingers long after nightfall.
Harvest at Dusk is a refined and deeply immersive Nederburg experience, honouring the land, the season and the craftsmanship that defines every vintage.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Time: Arrival from 17:00 to 17:30
Venue: Nederburg, Sonstraal Road, Paarl
Tickets: R1,495 per person (available via Howler)
Tickets include welcome drinks and canapés, the harvest experience, and a three-course dinner with wine pairing. A cash bar will be available.
