Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg, hosts a Lievland Vineyards wine pairing evening on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 18:00. The event costs R525 per person and explores the story behind the historic estate, whose wines balance old-world elegance with bright new-world fruit. Spaces are limited, with bookings available via Verdicchio’s Instagram bio link or website.
Some wine estates have stories that are just as interesting as the wines they produce.
On Thursday, 12 November 2026, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar welcomes Lievland Vineyards for a dedicated wine pairing evening that explores the heritage and character behind the name.
Starting at 18:00 and priced at R525 per person, the evening introduces guests to an estate with roots stretching back to 1865. Its history includes pioneering women, old vines and unexpected chapters, followed by a revival that brought fresh life to its vineyards and winemaking legacy.
- The name Lievland means “Loveland” in Afrikaans, a fitting introduction to an estate with a long and distinctive history. After years lying dormant, Lievland Vineyards was revived in 2017 by MAN Family Wines, giving its vineyards and winemaking legacy a new chapter. Today, the wines bring together old-world elegance and bright new-world fruit, with older vineyards in Paarl playing an important role in the range. That balance between heritage and renewed energy is at the heart of the Lievland story, making it an interesting producer to explore during an evening devoted to wine pairing.
At Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, guests can discover more about the estate and the character of its wines in a dedicated pairing experience, with the focus on the producer, its history and the opportunity to explore its wines alongside a meal. The Lievland Vineyards wine pairing evening costs R525 per person and takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 18:00.
Spaces are limited, so guests interested in attending are encouraged to book ahead. Reservations can be made via the link in Verdicchio’s Instagram bio or through the restaurant’s website at https://www.verdicchio.co.za/. For wine lovers who enjoy discovering the people, history and place behind a bottle, the Lievland Vineyards evening offers a chance to explore a heritage estate with a fresh perspective. Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar provides the setting for an evening of wine pairing and discovery, with Lievland’s story stretching from 1865 into a new generation of winemaking.
Quick details
- Event: Lievland Vineyards wine pairing evening
- Venue: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar
- Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Time: From 18:00
- Price: R525 per person
- Featured producer: Lievland Vineyards
- Wine profile: Old-world elegance and bright new-world fruit
- Location: Shop 9, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg
- Bookings: Via the link in Verdicchio’s Instagram bio or on its website
- Website: https://www.verdicchio.co.za/
- Telephone: 011 511 1969
- Email: info@verdicchio.co.za.
- Availability: Spaces are limited
FAQs
When is the Lievland Vineyards wine pairing at Verdicchio?
It takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 18:00.
How much does the evening cost?
The price is R525 per person.
What is the story behind Lievland Vineyards?
The estate’s history dates back to 1865. After lying dormant for years, it was revived in 2017 by MAN Family Wines.
What style of wines does Lievland Vineyards produce?
The wines balance old-world elegance with bright new-world fruit, with older Paarl vineyards playing an important role in the range.
Where is Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar?
It is at Shop 9, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg.
How can guests book?
Bookings can be made via the link in Verdicchio’s Instagram bio or on https://www.verdicchio.co.za/. Spaces are limited.
