Springfontein Winemaker Lunch | Friday 7 November | Spectator Boardroom | 12.30 for 1pm | £155

These are exciting times for Springfontein in the shadow of the Kleinrivier Mountains, South Africa, a fabled winery with its own monopole Wine of Origin appellation and a brand new grape variety - Chenel, a cross between Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc - to play with. 

Emil Weber, son of Johst, will be our host as we drink our way through Springfontein’s range, including the remarkable Terroir Chenin Blanc and joyfully succulent and accessible Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage, and take a sneak peek at the new Chenel. 

Hosted by Spectator drinks editor Jonathan Ray, our events are relaxed and informal (there is nothing so stuffy as a dress code) giving guests the chance to enjoy fine drinks and conversation with fellow Spectator readers. Some come in couples, but many come on their own and firm friendships have been forged here over the Cru Classé claret. Do join us!