Create your own bottle of wine
to take home or enjoy with dinner!

Awarded the BEST WINE TOURIST EXPERIENCE 2023 by African Excellence Awards

A must-do on any
Franschhoek visit!

Join our Winemaker for a day ® workshop and learn the Noble art of Wine Blending, creating your own bottle of wine to take home or enjoy with your dinner at CAFÉ DU VIN.

Wine Blending Workshop

Wine Blending, the process in which wines from different grape varieties are blended to create a wine which is better than the sum of the wines in the blend, has a long tradition. In fact, most wines on the market are blends.

In this two hour workshop you will learn how wine blending is done and you will blend your own bottle of wine. You will cork, capsule and label your bottle.
A unique and fun workshop for everyone with an interest in wine! The workshop is limited to eight participants.All participants must be 18 years or older.

Happy Winemakers
for a day

“My husband surprised me with this experience for my birthday. I had no idea what I was in for but hands down it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had; we had a blast creating our own wines!” - Nilo
“It’s a hands-on, informative, educating and fun experience that I recommend to all my tourists and friends to do!” - Natasha
“I highly recommend the Winemaker for a Day experience! We absolutely loved it and recommend it to anyone wanting to do something fun and interactive. We would 100% do it again!” - Camilla
“An awesome experience!” - Louwrens
“What a fun way to spend a few hours. Not only did we make some superb blends, we also learnt so much about the origins and different characteristics of various wines. Will definitely be back!” - Mike
“Such a great and fun experience!” - Helen

VENUE

The Vintage Room at CAFÉ DU VIN, 46 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek
Whatsapp +27 (0) 67 412 6223 | Tel: +27 (0) 21 876 4542

DURATION

1½ – 2 hours​​

COST

R1,450.00 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Includes an apron to take home

GROUP BOOKINGS

Groups by appointment, contact us for details and cost
Whatsapp: +27 (0) 67 412 6223 | Tel: +27 (0) 21 876 4542
Email: booking@winemakerforaday.co.za

CAFÉ DU VIN – formerly Café Franschhoek – is a timeless classic, offering an exceptional bistro and wine experience in one of the oldest buildings in the heart of the Franschhoek Village. Sophisticated yet casual, CAFÉ DU VIN is an unpretentious, homely venue with the emphasis on guest satisfaction, great food, great wine, quality produce and friendly service.