Heaven and Earth

A guest laughing and raising a glass of Pinot Noir

30 January 2027Nidderdale11:00 till late

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A long lunch table with figs, bread and wine A red wine ring on linen
Chardonnay being poured beside a glass of Pinot Noir
Friends walking through the vines at sunset Pinot Noir grapes on the vine

30 January 2027 · Nidderdale, Hemel-en-Aarde

A gathering of neighbours, long before it was a celebration.

Each year, as harvest drew near, the winemakers of the Hemel-en-Aarde came together to taste, to talk and to awaken their senses for the vintage ahead. A ritual shared quietly among the vines.

In 2014 they opened the doors, and the celebration became one of the most anticipated dates on the South African wine calendar. In time, Chardonnay took its place beside Pinot Noir.

Now it begins again. Between Heaven and Earth carries that spirit somewhere it has never been.

One unbroken celebration, from the first glass at eleven to the last one under the stars.

11:00

It begins in the earth.

Beating drums call you in, with oysters, prawns and Chardonnay waiting. Then the Discovery Tasting: the newest releases from every participating producer. Lunch follows at long tables, seafood on brimming platters passed hand to hand.

Hemel-en-Aarde soil with a fallen vine leaf
A guest raising a glass into the sunset

16:00

Then the day starts to lift.

Entertainment lifts the mood and takes you places, while discussion corners invite you to mingle, listen in and be inspired by the people behind the wine. Keep your glass in hand and watch the sky begin to change.

What happens in between is ours to keep and yours to discover.

Sunset till late

And as the sun sets, heaven.

The ultimate wine bar pops up in the heart of the Hemel-en-Aarde. Top sommeliers, winemakers and the custodians of our wine farms pour some of South Africa's finest. Fire-cooked food, incredible sounds and entertainment all night.

You will leave wanting more of this place, more of its wine and, most of all, more of its people.

this day is for you

For anyone excited about wine. Eager to learn, ready to be inspired, happy to inspire in return.

Understand the glass

Not a lecture. A real conversation with the people who grew the grapes and made the wine.

Taste it like never before

The newest releases, shared in a way you have never tasted them. How, we are keeping close. Some things are better discovered.

Bring your circle

Great wine is better shared. Bring your people, dress the part and make a day of it.

A place you want to be.

Admit one · Full day
Saturday, 30 January 2027 · 11:00 till late

R6 500 per person

  • Welcome with Chardonnay and fresh flavours of land and sea
  • The Discovery Tasting with all fourteen producers
  • Seafood lunch at the long tables
  • The In-Between and Heaven, till late
places

Secure checkout with Yoco. Add each guest's name at checkout.

Fourteen producers.

  • Ataraxia
  • Bosman Wines
  • Bouchard Finlayson
  • Cap Maritime
  • Creation
  • Francis Wines
  • Hamilton Russell Vineyards
  • Hasher Family Wines
  • La Vierge
  • Newton Johnson
  • Restless River
  • Spookfontein
  • Storm Wines
  • Tesselaarsdal

Every partner owns a moment of the day.

  • The Hydration Bar S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
  • The Discovery Tasting Discovery Bank
  • The Lunch Table Tightline
  • The Fire Tyler's
  • The Mediterranean Bar Italian Deli Online
  • The Sound Groove Industries
A guest dressed up, laughing among the vines

Good to know

What should I wear?

Dress up, not down. It's one code for the whole day, so choose something you'll feel fabulous in from the first pour to the last dance. You'll be on lawns and under the oaks, so leave the stilettos at home.

Where is it?

Nidderdale, in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley outside Hermanus. The welcome, the tasting and lunch happen on the lawns beneath the mountain; the afternoon and evening move under the old oak trees. Full directions go out with your ticket.

Is there a break during the day?

No. It runs from eleven till late as one continuous day: no break, no pause, no reason to leave. The In-Between is there to carry you from the lunch table to the evening, with somewhere to freshen up.

How do I get home safely?

Shuttles are supplied by Discovery Vitality Travel. Details and booking go out closer to the day, with every ticket.

Can I buy tickets for my friends?

Yes. Choose how many places you need and add each guest's name at checkout. The names go on the table cards and the tasting notes, so get the spelling right.

Still wondering? info@hemelenaardewines.com · 084 498 0779