The South African wine industry will celebrate its 350th year of existence in 2009. Dutch commander Jan van Riebeeck first planted vines in 1655, and on 2 February 1659, the first wine was made from Cape grapes.

 the company of wine people^TM will commemorate the historic occasion by offering free wine tastings at our Welmoed (tel: +27 21 881 8062) and *Helderberg (+27 21 842 2370/1/2) doors on Saturday 31 January, Sunday 1 February and Monday 2 February. You also stand the chance to win random spot prizes over the weekend. *Helderberg is closed on a Sunday.

 If you make a reservation at our restaurant, The Duck Pond, you will also receive a complimentary glass of Welmoed wine.

 For more details visit : www.southafricanwine350.co.za