CAROLINE RILLEMA’S 2026 edition of her annual Red Wine Review, one of the most prestigious tasting events on the South African wine calendar, will be staged on Thursday, 30 July (5pm-9pm) in the Members’ Lounge on the 4th Floor of the DHL Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Road in Green Point, Cape Town.
Hosted by Caroline Rillema of the legendary Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar, this world-class red wine showcase, now in its 38th year, gives wine enthusiasts the rare opportunity to experience an unparalleled line-up of the Cape’s flagship red wines all under one roof. Caroline’s eponymous stores in Sea Point and Tokai are known internationally as among the places to go to in Cape Town for the very best in wine.
It’s an exclusive evening event like no other, presenting 90 of South Africa’s most awarded and applauded top-level wines. South Africa’s leading red wine producers have been invited to show only one exceptional red wine each, and the winemakers will be in attendance to meet and engage with.
The Cape’s top-tier Cabernet, Shiraz/Syrah, Merlot, Pinotage, Cinsault, Grenache, various niche varieties as well as classic Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style and Cape blends will be well represented at this celebrated walk-around tasting event. The Members’ Lounge is a large, spacious glass-fronted venue that opens onto a veranda, providing panoramic views of the stadium and beyond.
