4 September 2026 · De Vier Restaurant, Stellenbosch · 19h00
Not every great South African wine has a big name behind it. Some of the most extraordinary bottles being produced right now come from small, independent winemakers – crafting in limited quantities, distributing quietly, and rarely found onto mainstream wine lists.
Hidden Gems is vint.’s evening dedicated to exactly those wines and the people who make them.
On September 4, we bring three of South Africa’s most compelling under-the-radar producers to the table at De Vier Restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch.
Natasha Williams of Lelie van Saron brings a story as remarkable as the wines she makes – she found her way to Stellenbosch University and never looked back. Her wines are made with a gentle hand and an instinct that is entirely her own.
Hagen Viljoen of Ennui Wines approaches winemaking with quiet intensity – wines that resist easy categorisation, crafted for those willing to pay attention.
Carl Schultz of Solo Wines does exactly what the name suggests – a singular vision, a personal label, wines made on his own terms.
Each brings something rare and personal to the evening – poured by the makers themselves, in an atmosphere designed for discovery rather than performance.
This is not a formal tasting. It is a conversation – intimate, unhurried, and centred entirely around the wines that don’t shout. Three winemakers. An evening worth finding.
