Benguela Cove wine estate is known for its award-winning wines and commitment to sustainability. This coastal Hermanus estate is the realisation of an entrepreneurial vision built on a respect for winemaking traditions and innovation.
A Winter Winemakers’ Dinner 2026 will showcase some of Benguela Cove’s top wines. The event will be at Moody Lagoon Restaurant on Saturday, 6 June, 2026, from 18:30–22:00. It’s dubbed as “an intimate winter evening of red wine and fire — hosted by Cellar Master, Johann Fourie”. At R795 per person.
Setting the scene
Winter settles over Walker Bay. The lagoon goes dark early. And at the Moody Lagoon Restaurant, 40 guests will take their seats for what could be one of the most compelling wine dinners in the Cape Winelands.
Here, award-winning Winemaker and Cellar Master, Johann Fourie, hosts an evening built entirely around Benguela Cove’s red wines. Chef Christo Hatting builds each of the four courses around the wine in the glass — seasonal, grounded, and made for a cold winter’s night. This is not a tasting event. It is a dinner, with everything that implies: warmth, conversation, full plates, and the kind of access to a winemaker that a cellar door visit rarely gives you.
Benguela Cove Cellar Master Johann Fourie
What to expect at the Winter Winemakers’ Dinner
- Arrival at 18:30 with a glass of Benguela Cove Cap Classique
- Johann Fourie presents four red wines, each paired with a dish by Chef Christo Hatting
- A Noble Late Harvest rounds off the evening at dessert
- The evening closes at 22:00
- The guest list is capped at 40 — by design
R795 per person, inclusive.
Johann will bring the cellar to the table. Across the evening, he will walk guests through the vintage decisions, the terroir of the Walker Bay wine region, and what distinguishes Benguela Cove’s reds from the wider South African wine landscape. It is the kind of conversation that turns a dinner into something you remember.
Chef Christo Hatting’s winter menu will take its cue from the season. Expect rich, considered dishes that hold their own alongside full-bodied reds — food that complements the wine rather than competes with it.
Overlooking the lagoon
The Moody Lagoon Restaurant sits at the heart of Benguela Cove Wine Estate, overlooking the lagoon. In winter, with the fire lit and a full room, it earns its name.
Reserve your seat at the Winemakers’ Dinner: or call 0873570637.
Benguela Cove accommodation
Why let the evening end at the final pour? Transform your dinner into a complete winter retreat by booking a luxury villa on the estate. Nestled along the water’s edge, our villas allow you to bypass the drive home and fully immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Walker Bay. Wake up to serene lagoon views and a slow morning in the vineyards—the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable experience.
View your villas and book your stay here.
In a nutshell
Benguela Cove wine estate
Benguela Cove Winter Winemakers’ Dinner
Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Time: 18:30–22:00
At Moody Lagoon Restaurant, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus (map)
Price: R795 per person
Capacity: 40 guests
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