Upcoming Events
We've had all our special events for 2019! See you in 2020. Don't forget to join our mailing list to be the first to find out!
For end of year functions contact jane@abingdonestate.co.za
For end of year functions contact jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Past Events
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We are incredibly excited to announce Creation Wines are back at Abingdon hosting a very special day on Saturday 5th October 2019.
Join us in welcoming back owners JC and Carolyn and their head chef for a fabulous food and wine pairing with wines from their limited Reserve and Art of Creation ranges.
FULLY BOOKED - subscribe to our mailing list to ensure you don't miss out next time!
Sunday Lunch with Gary & Kathy Jordan
Join Gary Jordan in a Private Sunday Lunch with Family and Friends.
A family man and geologist at heart, Gary is not a man for pretense and pedantics.
We are fortunate to have both Gary and his wife, Kathy, join us for a true Sunday lunch at Abingdon.
Gary will talk us through a range of his premium wines followed by a long family style affair with voluptuous harvest tables, informal chatter and great wine!
We are wanting to keep this intimate, so bookings will be limited to 40 guests only.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2019
Time: 11.30 for 12 noon
Cost: R375 per person
Price includes all tasting wines before lunch and a 3 course harvest feast.
Jordan wines available for purchase with lunch.
Regret no Children
RSVP : Jane@abingdonestate.co.za
0834638503
A family man and geologist at heart, Gary is not a man for pretense and pedantics.
We are fortunate to have both Gary and his wife, Kathy, join us for a true Sunday lunch at Abingdon.
Gary will talk us through a range of his premium wines followed by a long family style affair with voluptuous harvest tables, informal chatter and great wine!
We are wanting to keep this intimate, so bookings will be limited to 40 guests only.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2019
Time: 11.30 for 12 noon
Cost: R375 per person
Price includes all tasting wines before lunch and a 3 course harvest feast.
Jordan wines available for purchase with lunch.
Regret no Children
RSVP : Jane@abingdonestate.co.za
0834638503
Foundry Day
A private lunch with Iconic Meerlust Cellarmaster, Chris Williams
We are so excited to be hosting Chris Williams once again at Abingdon Estate. Chris will be giving us a personal walk through of his own award winning 5* wines, The Foundry accompanied by the brilliant cooking of Eat Out Top 20 chef, Constantijn Handiek.
The Foundry wines have consistently been rated as some of the top wines in South Africa, with the Grenache Blanc being rated South Africa's white wine of the year for platters 2018.
Chris will be presenting his full range which includes the Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Noir and Syrah, as well as a few older vintages.
Do not miss out on the lunch of the year! Book your accommodation early - you will need it!
Date: Saturday 13th July 2019
Venue: Abingdon Wine Estate
Time: 12noon
Cost: R650 pp.
Booking Essential: Jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Regret no children.
A private lunch with Iconic Meerlust Cellarmaster, Chris Williams
We are so excited to be hosting Chris Williams once again at Abingdon Estate. Chris will be giving us a personal walk through of his own award winning 5* wines, The Foundry accompanied by the brilliant cooking of Eat Out Top 20 chef, Constantijn Handiek.
The Foundry wines have consistently been rated as some of the top wines in South Africa, with the Grenache Blanc being rated South Africa's white wine of the year for platters 2018.
Chris will be presenting his full range which includes the Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Noir and Syrah, as well as a few older vintages.
Do not miss out on the lunch of the year! Book your accommodation early - you will need it!
Date: Saturday 13th July 2019
Venue: Abingdon Wine Estate
Time: 12noon
Cost: R650 pp.
Booking Essential: Jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Regret no children.
Abingdon invites you to enjoy an evening with Winemaker Jeremy Borg of Painted Wolf Wines
We are so excited to be hosting Jeremy Borg on Friday 16th November.
Jeremy will be presenting a full line up of nine amazing wines including his premium Pictus range.
Jeremy's award winning wines have won Silver at Decanter World Awards, 4 & 4.5 stars Platters across the board, Double platinum at National Wine Challenge and Gold at Old Mutual.
These will be accompanied by a light supper and the usual Friday evening fun! Cost of the evening is R180pp, of which R50pp will go towards the EWT for wild dog conservation in KZN.
Time: 5pm -9pm
Booking is essential either via email to jane@abingdonestate.co.za or message me on 083 463 8503. Let's show Jeremy our usual KZN incredible support please! More on his wines and his conservation initiative below.
African wild dogs, which are also referred to as painted wolves, are by far the most endangered large mammal in South Africa.
With this in mind, Painted Wolf Wines, founded in 2007 by husband and wife team Jeremy and Emma Borg, donates funds from every bottle sold towards research into and conservation of this intriguing, beautiful but highly endangered species.
Their distinct and unique offering is to produce carefully hand crafted, distinctive wines from organic and minimum farmed grapes, whilst actively supporting the conservation of the highly endangered African wild dog or ‘Painted Wolf’.
Painted Wolf Wines is privileged to be associated with some of the most respected conservation organizations operating in Southern Africa & the UK.Since 2007 Painted Wolf Wines has donated over R2.5million towards conservation projects.
We are so excited to be hosting Jeremy Borg on Friday 16th November.
Jeremy will be presenting a full line up of nine amazing wines including his premium Pictus range.
Jeremy's award winning wines have won Silver at Decanter World Awards, 4 & 4.5 stars Platters across the board, Double platinum at National Wine Challenge and Gold at Old Mutual.
These will be accompanied by a light supper and the usual Friday evening fun! Cost of the evening is R180pp, of which R50pp will go towards the EWT for wild dog conservation in KZN.
Time: 5pm -9pm
Booking is essential either via email to jane@abingdonestate.co.za or message me on 083 463 8503. Let's show Jeremy our usual KZN incredible support please! More on his wines and his conservation initiative below.
African wild dogs, which are also referred to as painted wolves, are by far the most endangered large mammal in South Africa.
With this in mind, Painted Wolf Wines, founded in 2007 by husband and wife team Jeremy and Emma Borg, donates funds from every bottle sold towards research into and conservation of this intriguing, beautiful but highly endangered species.
Their distinct and unique offering is to produce carefully hand crafted, distinctive wines from organic and minimum farmed grapes, whilst actively supporting the conservation of the highly endangered African wild dog or ‘Painted Wolf’.
Painted Wolf Wines is privileged to be associated with some of the most respected conservation organizations operating in Southern Africa & the UK.Since 2007 Painted Wolf Wines has donated over R2.5million towards conservation projects.
Abingdon does it again!
The American Express Dining Awards
Staying true to its objective of enriching lives and supporting business success in South Africa, American Express was thrilled to honour this year's winners at the annual American Express® Dining Awards.
Now in its 20th year, the American Express® Dining Awards marked the introduction of a definitive list of the country’s most exceptional eateries. Abingdon was one of nine KZN restaurants that were invited to attend a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony at chef David Higgs' new restaurant Saint in Johannesburg on the 8th October.
Besides striving to recognise culinary excellence, the American Express Dining Awards also target those eateries that pursue new and exciting trends, thereby redefining existing notions of fine dining. Winners of the Dining Awards were awarded based on: consistency, quality, service, and food presentation.
The American Express Dining Awards
Staying true to its objective of enriching lives and supporting business success in South Africa, American Express was thrilled to honour this year's winners at the annual American Express® Dining Awards.
Now in its 20th year, the American Express® Dining Awards marked the introduction of a definitive list of the country’s most exceptional eateries. Abingdon was one of nine KZN restaurants that were invited to attend a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony at chef David Higgs' new restaurant Saint in Johannesburg on the 8th October.
Besides striving to recognise culinary excellence, the American Express Dining Awards also target those eateries that pursue new and exciting trends, thereby redefining existing notions of fine dining. Winners of the Dining Awards were awarded based on: consistency, quality, service, and food presentation.
We are incredibly excited to announce that Creation will be hosting a special day at Abingdon on Saturday 28th July 2018.
We have been counting the days until we get to finally share the news.... The Creation team is coming to Abingdon!
For many years, Creation has lead the way in food & wine pairing experiences. For one very special day, owners, JC & Carolyn, and their head chef at Creation have generously offered to recreate this fantastic experience right here at Abingdon.
Enjoy a superb food and wine pairing under the oaks including wines from their limited Reserve and Art of Creation ranges. We will be truly spoilt with delicious food, and a long list of incredible wines.
Places are limited, so it is a case of first booked, first paid, first in!
Cost of the lunch pairing per person is R 680.00
Starting time 12 noon.
Regret – no children.
Please confirm exact numbers required by email to this address : jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Love Jane, Ian & Laurie xxx
Bubbles & Brunch
Abingdon is kicking off 2018 with Bubbles & Brunch!
It's been too long since we had a party!
Looking forward to a day of fun and festivity to celebrate 2018 and everything it promises to be!
When ? Sunday 7th January 2018
Time? 10am
Cost ? R 350 to include a sumptuous brunch, Abingdon bubbles, coffee and fresh juices.
Booking is essential... contact Jane on 083 463 8503 or email jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Regret no children
Abingdon is kicking off 2018 with Bubbles & Brunch!
It's been too long since we had a party!
Looking forward to a day of fun and festivity to celebrate 2018 and everything it promises to be!
When ? Sunday 7th January 2018
Time? 10am
Cost ? R 350 to include a sumptuous brunch, Abingdon bubbles, coffee and fresh juices.
Booking is essential... contact Jane on 083 463 8503 or email jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Regret no children
Abingdon is finishing off the year in style with legendary winemaker, owner and family-man John Loubser. An evening of vintage and award winning bubbles for all those fizz fanatics out there!
John will be showcasing the current Silverthorn range as well as spoiling us with some rare older vintages!
As usual, places are limited and booking essential.
Date: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Time: 5.30 for 6 pm
Price:R120 pp to cover food
Email: jane@abingdonestate.co.za
John will be showcasing the current Silverthorn range as well as spoiling us with some rare older vintages!
As usual, places are limited and booking essential.
Date: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Time: 5.30 for 6 pm
Price:R120 pp to cover food
Email: jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Hermanuspietersfontein Tasting evening -
One of the up and coming wine estates to watch this decade! Hermanuspietersfontein has gone from strength to strength creating elegant, vibrant and long lasting wines from the Hemel en Aarde region. A regular recipient of 5 stars in Platters, HPF focuses on Bordeaux (White and Red) and Rhone style blends. Join the winemaker, Wilhelm Pienaar for a memorable evening tasting his latest releases at Abingdon Estate.
Date: Friday 18th August
Time: 5.30pm for 6pm
Bookings: jane@abingdonestate.co.za
Cost: R50 to cover snacks
Abingdon Estate receives the prestigious Amex Platinum Fine Dining Award 2016 to join the top 100 restaurants in South Africa.
Bubbles Launch at Hartford House
We are having glorious Spring sunshine this week and have decided that it is perfect timing to launch the 2014 Bubbles! And let's do it in style at the gorgeous new Tijnhuis at Hartford House! The amazingly talented Chef Constantijn has agreed to tickle our tastebuds with an alfresco finger brunch, and the menu looks incredible! Ian, Laurie and I will be there to share the first of the 2014 Savoire Faire bubbles! Join us in a few glasses of the Blanc de Blanc and the Blanc de Noir in the absolutely stunning setting of Hartford House! We will be popping the first corks at 11 am on Sunday the 4th September, and places are limited!
R 395 pp includes bubbles and brunch, thereafter Duncan has promised a fun craft beer and gin bar for those wanting to play some more!
To book, please contact me asap at jane@abingdonestate.co.za or on 083 463 8503. Payment to be made to : Abingdon Farm, Standard Bank, Howick 058325, Acc # 052 448 991
Hope to see you there! Jane XXX
We are having glorious Spring sunshine this week and have decided that it is perfect timing to launch the 2014 Bubbles! And let's do it in style at the gorgeous new Tijnhuis at Hartford House! The amazingly talented Chef Constantijn has agreed to tickle our tastebuds with an alfresco finger brunch, and the menu looks incredible! Ian, Laurie and I will be there to share the first of the 2014 Savoire Faire bubbles! Join us in a few glasses of the Blanc de Blanc and the Blanc de Noir in the absolutely stunning setting of Hartford House! We will be popping the first corks at 11 am on Sunday the 4th September, and places are limited!
R 395 pp includes bubbles and brunch, thereafter Duncan has promised a fun craft beer and gin bar for those wanting to play some more!
To book, please contact me asap at jane@abingdonestate.co.za or on 083 463 8503. Payment to be made to : Abingdon Farm, Standard Bank, Howick 058325, Acc # 052 448 991
Hope to see you there! Jane XXX
New Firepits!
We are so please to be able to announce the opening of our new firepits christened last week! A beautiful chilled space to enjoy a relaxed finger lunch and a bottle of wine in the sun, or enjoy sundowners by the fire.
We are so please to be able to announce the opening of our new firepits christened last week! A beautiful chilled space to enjoy a relaxed finger lunch and a bottle of wine in the sun, or enjoy sundowners by the fire.
