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Join us for a Glorious Afternoon at Abingdon Wine Estate!

Curated by Lorna Gourlay of Platinum Marketing

You’re invited to an extraordinary day in the KZN Midlands. An encounter of discovery, good food, fine wine, and great company at Abingdon Wine Estate.

Date: Sunday. 27 February 2022
Time: 11h00 sharp

The day kicks off with a walk through the vineyard with Ian, the founder and winemaker of Abingdon Wine Estate, sharing his view of the 2022 harvest after plentiful rains. This will be followed by a cellar tour by Laurie, winemaker, educator, and award winning sommelier. Enjoy an afternoon in the most beautiful landscape, where you will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your soul.

R1175 per person (per couple); R1300 per single, includes:

  • Vineyard walk with Ian Smorthwaite
  • Cellar tour by Laurie Cooper
  • 4 course luncheon
  • Each course is paired with exquisite Abingdon wines 
  • Gorgeous wine cooler to the value of R595, included per couple
  • Gratuity is included in price

Thanda bush weekend under the stars

6th – 8th May & 20th – 22nd May 2022

After four successful Abingdon weekends in the bush, the demand is ramping up and we will be doing TWO bush weekends in May 2022.

A unique wine experience in the bush with Ian & Jane Smorthwaite, owners of Abingdon Wine Estate and Laurie Cooper, Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier of South Africa.

Enjoy Champagne sundowners in the bush, a magical bush dinner under the stars and a five course Abingdon paired evening in the breathtakingly beautiful moonlit grounds of Thanda and of course, spectacular big 5 sightings.

  • Cost: R2 997 pppns to include all meals, select drinks, two game drives daily and accommodation at Thanda tented camp
  • Reservations: reservations@thanda.co.za