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Cellar Master Experience 

Step into the heart of the Mont Rochelle estate with the Cellar Master Experience, an exclusive, guided journey through the vineyard and cellar, personally hosted by Cellar Master Michael Langenhoven. Designed for true wine enthusiasts, this intimate experience offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, heritage, and passion that define the estate’s wines, culminating in a relaxed lunch at The Country Kitchen.

2026 Dates

• 26 May 
• 23 June 
• 21 July 
• 25 August 

What's included

• A guided vineyard tour
• An immersive cellar tour
• A curated four-flight wine tasting, featuring selections hand-picked from the estate’s exclusive library stock
• A two-course lunch at Country Kitchen 

The experience begins at The Country Kitchen at 10am and lasts approximately 4 hours.
R950 per person
Maximum of 10 guests.

Winemaker’s Dinner

Join us for a tour of our historic cellar with our talented winemaker, Michael Langenhoven, followed by a delicious five-course pairing dinner in collaboration with Executive Chef Terence Morris.

2026 dates: 

• 15 May 
• 14 August
• 4 December 

Starts at 6:30pm at The Country Kitchen
ZAR 1350 per person
Limited seats (early bookings recommended)

Book a table online or contact us on:
reception@montrochelle.virgin.com | Tel: +27 21 876 2770

Live music at MIKO 

Join us at MIKO this winter for an inviting evening of live entertainment, set against the warm and intimate atmosphere of the restaurant. Running every Saturday from 16 May to 29 August 2026, our curated winter line-up brings together a variety of talented performers to complement your dining experience.

From 7pm to 9pm, guests can enjoy relaxed live music and entertainment while savouring MIKO's seasonal menu, the perfect way to spend a cosy winter evening at Mont Rochelle.

Artist line-up and dates: 

• Melorie Jane | Jazz pianist & vocalist: 16 May, 13 June, 4 July, 1 August, 29 August
• Juandre Jacobs | Smooth jazz: 23 May,  20 June, 11 July, 8 August
• Lionel Beukes | Jazz musician & composer: 30 May, 27 June, 18 July
• Marco Mentoor | Jazz pianist:  6 June, 25 July, 22 August

Cellar to Glass Wine Experience

This weekly experience offers an informative introduction to the Mont Rochelle's winemaking process, followed by a four-flight tasting of the estate range wines in the Private Tasting Room. Ideal for  a relaxed yet educational wine experience conducted by one of our Country Kitchen wine professionals.

• Available weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays 
• Start time: 10am, allow for 90 minutes for the full experience 
• Meeting point: The Country Kitchen 
• Maximum 10 participants 
• Price: R390 per person 

Sundowners

Our sundowners are the perfect reason to gather friends or loved ones and join us at Mont Rochelle, where you'll be treated to tempting cocktails with panoramic sunset views of the Franschhoek valley. And once a month, you can join us for live music featuring award-winning artists and local emerging talent.

From 5pm - 7pm.

Bookings recommended.

Franschhoek events and festivals 

Franschhoek’s calendar is brimming with culture, cuisine, and surprises year-round. Discover the highlights not to miss.  

2026

• Franschhoek Literary Festival, 15 to 17 May
• Bastille Day Celebrations, 11 to 12 July

2027

• Montreux Jazz Festival, Franschhoek, 19 to 21 March