{"id":20423,"date":"2026-11-04T12:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=20423"},"modified":"2026-11-04T12:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:59:05","slug":"rietvallei-wine-estate-brings-more-than-160-years-of-winemaking-history-to-verdicchio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/rietvallei-wine-estate-brings-more-than-160-years-of-winemaking-history-to-verdicchio\/","title":{"rendered":"Rietvallei Wine Estate brings more than 160 years of winemaking History to Verdicchio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg, hosts a Rietvallei Wine Estate pairing evening on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00. Tickets cost R525 per person for an evening exploring the heritage and wines of this family-owned Robertson Wine Valley estate, now run by the sixth generation of the Burger family. Spaces are limited.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Some wine estates have a story that stretches far beyond the bottle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/thursday\/\">Thursday<\/a>, 26 November 2026, Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar welcomes Rietvallei Wine Estate for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/wine-dine-evenings-johannesburg\/\">wine pairing evening<\/a> celebrating more than 160 years of family winemaking and a legacy that continues to evolve.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Starting at 18:00 and priced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/specials\/\">R525 per person<\/a>, the evening invites guests to explore the history, character and wines of an estate rooted in the Robertson Wine Valley. With six generations of the Burger family involved in its story, Rietvallei offers a taste of South African wine heritage with plenty of history behind it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rietvallei Wine Estate has a history stretching back to 1864, making it one of South Africa\u2019s oldest family-owned wine farms. Today, the estate remains in the hands of the sixth generation of the Burger family, continuing a winemaking tradition built over more than 160 years. Located in the Robertson Wine Valley, Rietvallei has established a reputation for expressive, award-winning wines while staying connected to its heritage. One of its most remarkable treasures is a Red Muscadel bush-vine vineyard planted in 1908, which still produces grapes more than a century later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That living link between past and present makes Rietvallei an interesting producer to discover. Its story is not simply about how long the estate has existed, but how generations of family winemaking have carried its legacy forward.<\/p>\n<p>At Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, guests can explore the story and wines of Rietvallei Wine Estate during a dedicated pairing evening. The experience focuses on the estate\u2019s history, its character and the wines being poured today. The evening is best approached as an opportunity to discover the producer rather than a chance to follow a published list of dishes or bottles.<\/p>\n<p>The event costs R525 per person and begins at 18:00 on 26 November 2026. Spaces are limited, with bookings available via or through the restaurant\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/\">https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/<\/a>. For anyone who enjoys discovering the stories behind South African wines, the Rietvallei evening offers a chance to explore a remarkable family legacy in a relaxed restaurant setting. Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar provides the setting, while Rietvallei\u2019s history and wines take centre stage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20424\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SaveClip.App_866478877_18594946081068212_1513999335211814338_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SaveClip.App_866478877_18594946081068212_1513999335211814338_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SaveClip.App_866478877_18594946081068212_1513999335211814338_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SaveClip.App_866478877_18594946081068212_1513999335211814338_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SaveClip.App_866478877_18594946081068212_1513999335211814338_n-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Rietvallei Wine Estate wine pairing evening<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, 26 November 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> From 18:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> R525 per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>Featured producer:<\/strong> Rietvallei Wine Estate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine region:<\/strong> Robertson Wine Valley<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notable vineyard:<\/strong> Red Muscadel bush vines planted in 1908<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Shop 9, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bookings:<\/strong> Via the link in Verdicchio\u2019s Instagram bio or on its website<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/\">https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 011 511 1969<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@verdicchio.co.za<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> Spaces are limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When is the Rietvallei wine pairing at Verdicchio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does the evening cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The price is R525 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is Rietvallei Wine Estate located?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rietvallei is in the Robertson Wine Valley.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long has Rietvallei Wine Estate been making wine?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Its history dates back to 1864, representing more than 160 years of family winemaking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is special about Rietvallei\u2019s Red Muscadel vineyard?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The estate has a Red Muscadel bush-vine vineyard planted in 1908 that still produces grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where does the wine pairing take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar, Shop 9, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can guests book?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bookings can be made via the link in Verdicchio\u2019s Instagram bio or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/\">https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/<\/a>. Spaces are limited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar in Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg, hosts a Rietvallei Wine Estate pairing evening on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00. Tickets cost R525 per person for an evening exploring the heritage and wines of this family-owned Robertson Wine Valley estate, now run by the sixth generation of the Burger family. 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