Each year the Knysna Wine Festival celebrates the ever-evolving local liquor scene and lately, gin has been captivating the local market with new exciting distilleries and brands entering the market each year. South Africa now boasts an impressive 260 locally crafted gins!

This year festival-goers will be treated to an array of local gins from all over the Western Cape from Knysna to Oudtshoorn, Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

The Knysna Wine festival proudly welcomes Fitch & Leedes Bespoke Mixers as the tonic sponsor for all gin tasters. 

The festival takes place on the evenings of 28 and 29 June at The Premier Resort – The Moorings in Knysna.

Some of the gin brands on offer include Phantom Gin, Knysna Gin Distillery, Wilderer Gin, Cape Town Gin and Black Mountain Gin.

Tapa’s meals and Oysters will be available for sale during the Festival.

Tickets cost R150 each (incl a tasting glass) and are available online at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za or from the Knysna and Sedgefield Tourism offices.