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The Old Vine Festival

Be part of a first at The Old Vine Festival in Singapore, running 26–28 June — Singapore's first festival dedicated to South African wines made from old vines. Across three distinct experiences, you'll taste certified old‑vine wines from vineyards planted across five decades, from the 1940s to the 1980s, and from contrasting regions such as Stellenbosch and high‑altitude Piekenierskloof.

Whether you prefer a relaxed tasting, a structured masterclass or an intimate wine dinner, there's a way in for every kind of wine lover.

The Festival Experiences

Three distinct ways to discover South Africa's old‑vine wines.

Experience 1: Wine Dinner hosted by Annette Scarfe MW
Experience 1: Wine Dinner hosted by Annette Scarfe MW

Experience 1: Wine Dinner hosted by Annette Scarfe MW

An intimate, multi-course dinner guided by Annette Scarfe MW, pairing South Africa's old-vine wines with food in a relaxed social setting. The most unhurried way to experience the festival.

26 June, from 7.00pm.

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Experience 2: Walk-Around Tasting

Experience 2: Walk-Around Tasting

Taste around 9 certified old-vine wines at BoundbyWine in a relaxed, self-guided format. Quick facts at each pour, no formal structure — just the wines and the stories behind the vines.

Two sessions available on 27 June.
Session 1: 2-3.30pm
Session 2: 4-5.30pm

Experience 3: Masterclass by Annette Scarfe MW
Experience 3: Masterclass by Annette Scarfe MW

Experience 3: Masterclass by Annette Scarfe MW

A deep‑dive two‑hour session at Barely Aged led by Singapore's only female Master of Wine. Covering vineyard history, soil types, regional contrasts and winemaking approaches — with a tasting flight throughout.

28 June, 1.30–3.30pm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Old Vine Festival?

The Old Vine Festival is a multi-day celebration of old-vine wines, with different experiences designed to showcase the category in distinct ways across several days. Rather than a single-format event, the festival brings together tasting sessions, masterclasses, and a wine dinner so guests can explore old-vine wines through different formats and levels of depth.

What qualifies as an old vine?

In South Africa, old vines are officially recognised as vineyards that are 35 years and older. For this festival, we will be featuring wines from vineyards spanning five decades of vine age, reaching as far back as the 1940s in a single‑vineyard bottling, alongside a broad range of later plantings.

Will the festival only feature old-vine wines?

Yes — the festival is exclusively dedicated to wines from old vines. The line-up is designed to show both regional breadth and vine-age diversity, with wines representing five decades of vine age so guests can explore how place and vine maturity shape style and character.

How many wines will be available to taste?

The number of wines will vary slightly depending on the experience. The tasting event will feature about 9 wines, while the wine dinner will showcase the fullest range at about 11 wines, with the other events sitting between those two points.

Can wines be purchased to take home?

Yes, wines will be available for purchase from the tasting venue and the masterclass venue. At the wine dinner, guests will also be able to purchase wines, although these will be offered for home delivery rather than cash-and-carry.

Can I buy tickets on-site?

On-site tickets will only be available for the tasting sessions at BoundbyWine, and only if spaces remain available at the time. For the other festival experiences, guests should book in advance through the event page.

I’ve bought a ticket but can’t attend after all. What can I do?

Tickets are transferable, but not refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may pass your ticket to another guest.

Will food be provided?

No food will be provided at the tasting sessions or at the masterclass. At both of these events, light snacks such as chips will be available for purchase, and at the masterclass you will also be able to order charcuterie boards on site.

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