Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg, hosts a Survivor Wines pairing evening on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R525 per person, the evening explores wines from Darling, Swartland and Tradouw, alongside the remarkable story of the Nguni cow that inspired the brand. Spaces are limited.
Some wine brands begin with generations of tradition. Survivor Wines has a rather more unexpected origin story, involving a determined Nguni cow, a truck bound for auction and a Swartland vineyard.
On Wednesday, 18 November 2026, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar invites guests to discover the story and wines behind this distinctive Cape producer at a dedicated wine pairing evening.
Starting at 18:00 and priced at R525 per person, the evening offers wine lovers an opportunity to explore a range shaped by the diversity of the Cape’s wine-growing regions, with a little adventure woven into its identity.
- In 2009, a Nguni cow jumped off a truck on its way to auction and found her way into a Swartland vineyard, where she happily helped herself to Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. She survived the unexpected adventure, earned the name “Survivor” and inspired the identity of the wine brand. Survivor Wines officially launched in 2015, celebrating the diversity of the Cape’s wine-growing regions. Its fruit comes from distinctive sites across Darling, Swartland and Tradouw, with a range that spans approachable wines, limited reserves and flagship expressions.
The wines are crafted under the guidance of Cellar Master Pierre Wahl, a respected winemaker and member of the Cape Winemakers Guild, affectionately known as the “Pope of Pinotage”. It is a story with plenty of character, and one that gives guests an extra talking point when exploring the wines.
At Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar in Montecasino, the evening will explore the story behind Survivor Wines and a selection of wines shaped by place, character and adventure. The focus is on discovering the producer and its range, rather than simply pouring a glass and moving on. The evening is designed around a dedicated wine pairing experience. At R525 per person, it offers an opportunity to spend a November evening learning more about a Cape wine brand with an origin story that is anything but ordinary.
Spaces are limited, and bookings can be made via the restaurant’s website at https://www.verdicchio.co.za/. For wine lovers who enjoy a good story alongside their glass, the Survivor Wines evening offers an engaging mix of Cape wine heritage, regional character and an unusually memorable beginning. Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar provides the setting for guests to discover the wines and the story that gave Survivor Wines its name.
Quick details
- Event: Survivor Wines wine pairing evening
- Venue: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar
- Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
- Time: From 18:00
- Price: R525 per person
- Featured producer: Survivor Wines
- Wine regions: Darling, Swartland and Tradouw
- 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 Survivor Wines pairing evening at Verdicchio?
It takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, from 18:00.
How much does the event cost?
The price is R525 per person.
What inspired the Survivor Wines name?
In 2009, a Nguni cow jumped off a truck on its way to auction and ended up in a Swartland vineyard, where she ate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. She survived the adventure and inspired the brand’s identity.
Which wine regions does Survivor Wines source fruit from?
The brand sources fruit from Darling, Swartland and Tradouw.
Who is Pierre Wahl?
Pierre Wahl is the Cellar Master behind Survivor Wines and a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild. He is affectionately known as the “Pope of Pinotage”.
Where is Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar?
It is located 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.
