Summary: Wilde Vy Bistro in Durbanville has introduced a new South African Potstill Brandy Tasting, with tastings available from R400. Curated by Chef Jürgen and the bar team, the experience allows guests to choose three premium South African potstill brandies from the cellar, with optional small plates created to complement the character of each brandy.
Brandy gets a chance to take centre stage at Wilde Vy Bistro, where a new South African Potstill Brandy Tasting invites guests to explore some of the country’s premium potstill brandies in a relaxed bistro setting.
Curated by Chef Jürgen and the Wilde Vy bar team, the experience allows guests to select three potstill brandies from the cellar, with tastings starting from R400.
It is a neat opportunity to explore different styles and ages in one sitting, particularly for guests who enjoy discovering the character behind South Africa’s long-standing brandy tradition.
- The current cellar selection includes Boschendal XO, Durbanville Hills 10-Year-Old Merlot Potstill, KWV 15-Year-Old, Oude Molen VS Potstill, Sydney Back 15-Year-Old Potstill and Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Potstill.
The tasting can also be completed with a selection of Wilde Vy’s Happies, the bistro’s small plates created to complement the rich character of each brandy. That gives guests the option to turn a tasting into a more food-focused experience, with the small plates selected to work alongside the spirits rather than simply arriving as an afterthought.
Wilde Vy Bistro is set around a large wild fig tree at Hooggelegen Farm on the Durbanville Wine Route, just outside Cape Town. The address is Hooggelegen Farm, Hooggelegen Office Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550. The tasting is currently available Thursday to Sunday, from 12 August to 30 November 2026, all day, from R400.
For anyone keen to explore South African potstill brandy beyond a single familiar pour, Wilde Vy Bistro’s new tasting offers six bottles to choose from and the freedom to build a three-brandy flight. Add a few Happies to the table and the result is a distinctly South African tasting experience with plenty of room for conversation, comparison and a little spirited discovery.
Quick details
- Experience: South African Potstill Brandy Tasting
- Venue: Wilde Vy Bistro
- Location: Hooggelegen Farm, Hooggelegen Office Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550
- Price: From R400
- Tasting: Choose three premium South African potstill brandies
- Cellar selection: Boschendal XO; Durbanville Hills 10-Year-Old Merlot Potstill; KWV 15-Year-Old; Oude Molen VS Potstill; Sydney Back 15-Year-Old Potstill; Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Potstill
- Food option: Wilde Vy Happies, small plates created to complement the brandies
- Availability: Thursday to Sunday, 12 August to 30 November 2026, all day
- Curated by: Chef Jürgen and the Wilde Vy bar team
- Contact: reservations@wildevybistro.com
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FAQs
How much does the South African Potstill Brandy Tasting cost?
The tasting is available from R400.
How many brandies are included?
Guests can choose three premium South African potstill brandies from the cellar.
Which brandies can guests choose from?
The selection includes Boschendal XO, Durbanville Hills 10-Year-Old Merlot Potstill, KWV 15-Year-Old, Oude Molen VS Potstill, Sydney Back 15-Year-Old Potstill and Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Potstill.
Can the tasting be paired with food?
Yes. Wilde Vy Happies, the bistro’s small plates, are available to complement the rich character of each brandy.
Where is Wilde Vy Bistro?
Wilde Vy Bistro is at Hooggelegen Farm, Hooggelegen Office Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, on the Durbanville Wine Route.
When is the tasting available?
The current listing gives availability from 12 August to 30 November 2026, Thursday to Sunday, all day
South African brandy has plenty of character to explore, and Wilde Vy Bistro is giving guests a chance to compare three different potstill expressions in one sitting. With six bottles in the cellar to choose from and Happies available alongside the tasting, it is a relaxed way to raise a glass to South African spirits.
