Upcoming Events
Wine DinnerS with Vondeling
We’re bringing a taste of the Paardeberg to Bree with Vondeling Wines.
Their vineyards grow along the mountain’s south-facing slopes, where decomposed granite soils and cooling afternoon winds help shape the wines. That connection goes beyond what’s in the bottle too, with the farm’s flagship wines named after rare fynbos found on the Paardeberg.
On 16 September, Le Roi van de Vyver, sommelier and owner of Cabo Wine Merchants, will be joining us to host the evening and present the wines, with Chef Blaine creating a five-course menu around the selection.
If Vondeling is already a favourite, or you’ve been wanting to get to know their wines, we’d love to have you around the table.
Wine DinnerS Genevieve & Luddite
Bubbles and big reds. That’s the idea.
Bot River has always done things a little differently, and for one night, we’re bringing together wines from two of its producers at Tannin. 🥂🍷
Niels Verburg of Luddite Wines will be joining us to present the evening’s line-up, featuring wines from both Luddite and Genevieve MCC. We’ll explore Genevieve’s Cap Classiques alongside the Luddite wines Niels makes with his daughter Alice, where technology takes a back seat and the grapes, yeast and barrels are left to lead the way.
Chef Blaine has created six courses to take us through the full range. We’ll begin with Cap Classique, move into the whites and then settle into the reds, with magnums, older vintages and a side-by-side tasting of two Luddite Shiraz vintages along the way. There may also be a few extra surprises from the Tannin stash on the night. 👀
If Genevieve and Luddite have been on your list to explore, this is the evening to experience both properly.
Bookings can be made via Quicket.
Menu
Fresh oyster with charred lemon
Genevieve Blanc de Blancs Brut 2021
Seared tuna, charred prawn, avocado, pickled ginger, nori
Genevieve Brut Rosé NV
Genevieve Blanc de Blancs RD Extra Brut 2013
Fried chicken, sweetcorn chowder, guanciale, crispy chicken skin
Luddite Saboteur White 2024
West Coast mussels on toast, chimichurri, crispy onions
Luddite Chenin 2022 Magnum
Mushroom risotto, pickled shiitake, six-month matured Gruberg
Luddite Saboteur Red 2023 | Crown Cap
Salt and pepper sirloin, beef croquette, carrots, tomato bredie
Luddite Shiraz 2017
Luddite Shiraz 2022
Wine Masterclass: Lowerland
From the banks of the
Orange River to Bree Street
R350 pp
Lowerland lies on the banks of the Orange River near Prieska, where vineyards grow alongside organic grains, pecan trees and livestock. Far from the traditional Cape Winelands, the farm produces distinctive wines from varieties including Colombard, Tannat and Petit Verdot.
For this masterclass, sommelier and Cabo Wine Merchants owner Le Roi van de Vyver will guide us through five Lowerland wines and the stories behind them. Each wine will be paired with a snack by Chef Blaine, with Lowerland pecan nuts and droëwors served on arrival.
Bookings can be made via Quicket.
MENU
1st Course:
Pork Croquette with piccalilli
Wine: Tieroog Tannat Blanc de Noir
2nd Course:
Chicken wonton, crispy chicken skin, roasted chicken dashi
Wine: Vaalkameel Colombard
3rd Course:
Lamb belly, salsa verde, hummus
Wine: Verlore Bokooi Red Blend
4th Course:
Mushrooms on toast, shiitake, toasted focaccia and parmesan
Wine: Tolbos Tannat
5th Course:
Beef ragu ravioli, carrot and Gruberg
Wine: Gompou Petite Verdot
Wine Dinners with FleDge & Co
Fledge & Co is joining us at Tannin for a
one-night-only wine dinner on Bree.
Fledge & Co has never been particularly interested in following the expected route. Instead, Leon Coetzee searches across the Cape for remarkable vineyards, old vines and lesser-known varieties, bringing them together through thoughtful, old-school winemaking. 🍷
For this five-course dinner, the wines tell that story from beginning to end. The selection moves from old-vine Chenin and a many-variety Cape white blend into field blends and Portuguese varieties, celebrating the Cape’s long history of blending and the vineyards that are too special to be forgotten.
Leon will be joining us to present the wines and share the stories behind them, while Chef Blaine creates five courses around the evening’s line-up.
If you enjoy discovering wines with a little history, plenty of personality, and a story worth hearing, we’d love to have you around the table.
Bookings can be made via Quicket.
Wine Masterclass: Atlas Swift
Atlas Swift is joining us for a Monday masterclass that travels a little further than your usual tasting.
R350 pp
Created by Martin and Welma Smith, Atlas Swift is a personal project built around vineyards from different South African regions, with a strong focus on place, precision and the story behind each bottle.
We’ll be tasting a guided line-up of Atlas Swift wines, paired with snacks by Chef Blaine and his team. Martin and Welma will take us through the wines, where they come from and how each vineyard brings something different to the glass.
It’s a Wednesday evening for people who like discovering something new, without having to sit through anything too serious to enjoy it.
Seats are limited.
Wine Masterclass: Vinevenom
Vinevenom is coming to Bree, and this
one is for the curious wine drinkers.
R350pp
Led by Samantha Suddons, Vinevenom is known for low-intervention wines with edge, texture and personality. The kind of bottles that get people leaning in, asking questions and passing glasses around the table.
We’ll be tasting a guided line-up of Vinevenom wines, paired with snacks by Chef Blaine and his team. Samantha will talk us through what’s in the glass, how the wines came to be and why she makes them the way she does.
Come with questions, come with friends, or just come because a Monday night with Vinevenom sounds a lot better than another night on the couch.
Seats are limited.
Tannin Birthday Bash
They say time flies when you’re having fun,
and oh boy, have we had fun!
We can’t quite believe what an incredible first year it has been. We’ve met so many wonderful people, built even stronger connections within the wine industry and had the privilege of getting to know the people who have supported us along the way. From the regulars who now feel like part of the furniture to the new faces we’re still meeting, you’ve all helped Tannin become exactly what we always dreamed it would be.
And that deserves a proper celebration.
On Saturday, 22 August, we’re throwing our first birthday bash with cake, snacks and magnums from some of our favourite wine farms — as one should. Then, from 9pm, the DJ takes over and we party until late.
Dinner bookings are open as usual from 6pm, with the last reservation at 8:30pm. Come for dinner, join us later for the party or make an evening of it.
Whether you’ve visited us many times before or haven’t yet made it through our doors, you’re invited. Come raise a glass, have some fun and celebrate our first year with us. We’d love to see familiar faces and plenty of new ones too.
Wine Masterclass: Trizanne
We’re giving Monday a bit of a
coastal lift with Trizanne.
R350 pp
Trizanne Signature Wines, led by winemaker Trizanne Barnard, has a strong connection to the sea, with wines shaped by cooler coastal sites, fresh energy and a clear sense of place. For this masterclass, we’ll be tasting 7 wines, paired with snacks by Chef Blaine and the Tannin kitchen.
Trizanne will talk us through the wines, the vineyards and the thinking behind each glass in a way that feels easy, personal and genuinely interesting.
It’s the kind of Monday plan that starts with a tasting and ends with you wondering why you don’t do this more often.
Seats are limited.
Wine DinnerS with Thorne & Daughters
Thorne & Daughters is coming to Bree, and this is one for the people who know their way around a good white wine.
Started by John and Tasha Seccombe, Thorne & Daughters has built a name for thoughtful Cape wines that feel personal, expressive and properly rooted in where they come from.
For this dinner, Chef Blaine will be putting together a once-off five-course menu to go with a line-up of wines chosen for the evening. Nothing too stiff, just good food, beautiful bottles and a Wednesday night that feels a little more exciting than staying home.
Come hungry, come thirsty and come ready to find a new favourite.
Seats are limited, so book your spot and come join us on Bree.
Wine Masterclass: Scions of Sinai
Monday nights are looking a lot better
with Scions of Sinai on the table.
R350 pp
Led by Bernhard Bredell, Scions of Sinai is all about old vines, dry-farmed bush vines and wines that speak clearly of the Lower Helderberg. It’s thoughtful stuff, but this won’t feel like homework.
Join us for a relaxed masterclass featuring 7 wines, paired with snacks by Chef Blaine and his team. Bernhard will guide the tasting, share the stories behind the bottles and talk us through the vineyards, the soils and the details that make these wines so special.
A proper start-of-the-week reset for anyone who likes their Monday with a little more flavour, a little more story and a much better glass in hand.
Seats are limited.
Wine DinnerS with Brookdale
Brookdale is joining us on Bree for a Wednesday night worth leaving the house for.
R1150
Based in Paarl, Brookdale is known for doing things a little differently, from old vine Chenin to field blends made with varieties you don’t see every day. Which is exactly why we’re excited to pour them at Tannin.
We’ll be serving five Brookdale wines alongside a once-off five-course menu from Chef Blaine, with serious bottles, fabulous food and the kind of midweek energy we could all use a little more of.
Nothing too stiff, nothing too serious. Just a proper wine dinner with full glasses, good plates and a room full of people who are very glad they booked.
Seats are limited, so book your spot and come join us on Bree.
Wine Masterclass: Van Loggerenberg
Start the week with Van Loggerenberg
in your glass.
R350 pp
Lukas van Loggerenberg is known for low-intervention, site-specific wines that have built a serious following for good reason. For this Monday masterclass, we’ll be tasting 6 wines, paired with snacks by Chef Blaine and the Tannin kitchen.
Lukas will talk us through the wines, the vineyards and the thinking behind each bottle, giving you a proper look at why these wines have become such a favourite among people who really love South African wine.
It’s a rare chance to spend a Monday evening with one of the Cape’s most exciting winemakers, a few brilliant bottles and a table full of people who are very happy they didn’t stay home.
Seats are limited.
Wine Dinners with Raats
Raats Family Wines is joining us on Bree for
a one-night-only pairing dinner at Tannin.
R1150 pp
If you know Raats, you’ll know why we’re excited for this one. If you don’t, this is a very good place to start. Expect beautiful Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and a few other seriously good bottles poured alongside a once-off five-course menu from Chef Blaine.
We’ll start with a welcome drink, settle into the food and wine, and finish with a few sweet things from our kitchen.
It’s the kind of midweek dinner that gives you a proper reason to leave the house.
Seats are limited, so book your spot and come join us on Bree.
Wine Dinners with Yardstick
R950pp
Six wines, a five-course menu by Chef Blaine Coetzer, and a communal table designed for sharing good food, good wine and good conversation.
Winemaker Adam Mason will be joining guests throughout the evening, offering a closer look at the wines, the stories behind them, and the journey of Yardstick.