Rooi Fijnwyn brings a Winter Weekend of Exceptional Wines to Pretoria

On 27 and 28 June 2026, Rooi Fijnwyn makes an exciting return to Pretoria for a special winter celebration of the best of Cape wine culture. This edition of the atmospheric wine festival includes exceptional wines, gourmet food, live music and fireplaces to keep you warm from the winter chill.

Rooi Fijnwyn Vrede and lust stall (left) and fijnwyn wine glasses (right) | What's on in Joburg

A focus on the finest Cape wines

Rooi Fijnwyn festival showcases wines from over 40 wine farms and boutique labels across South Africa, including favourites such as Vrede en Lust, Jakkalsvlei, Blaauwklippen, Raka and De Krans, and hidden gems such as Inselberg, Manley and Painted Wolf Wines.

While rich winter red wines are the focus for this edition, visitors can also enjoy a selection of white wines, rosé wines and other seasonal favourites throughout the weekend.

Rooi Fijnwyn 5 people picnicking | What's on in Joburg

Food fare and entertainment at Rooi Fijnwyn

Guests can expect a curated food experience featuring wood-fired pizzas from Toni’s Pizza, Authentic Argentinian cuisine from CHE Argentine Grill, cheeses, deli foods and smoked meats from Kaaskop, and sweet delights from I Love Pancakes. Also available are pretzels, craft beer and a variety of additional gourmet food stalls perfect for pairing with your wine discoveries.

The entertainment line-up promises an incredible atmosphere across the weekend with five performances daily, including performances by acoustic duo Smoke & Honey, the smooth and soulful Lungelo Moyo and singer-songwriter TUIN.

Rooi Fijnwyn guest in an orange dress (left) and ice bowl of wine (right) | What's on in Joburg

Activities for the family

The Speelprieel kids’ area offers a dedicated space to keep little ones entertained while parents relax and enjoy the festival experience, so feel free to bring the whole crew.

Visitors can also book the SolderStories sessions, where winemaker Bertus Osbloed shares his passion for wine through storytelling, education and guided tasting experiences.

Rooi Fijnwyn guests | What's on in Joburg

How to book

A standard adult ticket includes entrance, a tasting glass and tastings.

Guests can also add a graze box filled with a delightful selection of carefully curated cheese, charcuterie, fruit, bread, preserves and a bottle of Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon: a box serving one-to-two people costs R490 while a box for four-to-six costs R700.

There are also opportunities to enjoy Fijnwyn in Styl with table bookings. At R2970, you receive an allocated table for six under the exclusive Fijnwyn in Styl tent, one graze box to share between six and one bottle of Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon.

At R5940, you receive an allocated table for 12 under the exclusive Fijnwyn in Styl tent, two graze boxes to share between 12 and two bottles of Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon.

SolderStories at Fijnwyn happen at 11am and 2pm on both days and can be booked at R120pp.

Cost: From R250 per adult (includes tastings); from R80 per child aged 12 to 17; children u/12 enter free. Tickets are also sold at the door for an additional R10 on the original prices | Fijnwyn in Styl tables: R2970 for six and R5940 for 12 | R490 for a small graze box and R700 for a large graze box | SolderStories at Fijnwyn: R120pp | Book via itickets