2027 Edition · The Flagship Gala
The Mine, Wine & Dine Gala
One evening. Two industries. The most considered room in Cape Town - held on the eve of the 2027 investing in african mining indaba.
- Date
- 6 February 2027
- Time
- 4:30 PM - Black Tie
- Venue
- The Mount Nelson Hotel
- City
- Cape Town, South Africa
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The Film
A taste of what awaits.
Ninety seconds inside the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala Dinner - the official film for the 2027 evening.
The Evening
A dinner where every seat is deliberate.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Africa's mining and wine industries - trailblazers, artisans and innovators gathered to honour excellence, savour fine dining and toast the year's achievements.
There are no panels and no podium - only the room, the wine, and the conversations that outlast the night. It is the occasion to connect with the leaders of both industries, and a celebration like no other.
Event highlights
- Twenty of South Africa's top winemakers in attendance, showcasing their flagship wines over a two-hour grand tasting with the finest canapés
- A blind tasting with a twist - guests vote for their favourite wines, and the winners are crowned later in the evening
- A four-course dinner crafted by world-renowned chefs
- Every table of eight is paired with its own winemaker, pouring a curated selection from their estate - an intimate evening of conversation and craft
- The Mine & Wine Awards, celebrating excellence across the mining and wine industries
- Live entertainment throughout the evening and into the night
- An exclusive late-night brandy & cigar lounge with a live blues band
- A Mine & Wine parting gift for every guest
The Grand Tasting
Dinner & The Awards
Live Entertainment
Brandy & Cigars
The Programme
An evening that unfolds.
From the first glass in the garden to the last conversation in the cellar, every hour is composed.
16:30 - 17:00
Arrival & Champagne Reception
Step into the Mount Nelson's glittering Oasis Room, where flutes of grand cru Champagne and effortless style set the tone for an evening of mining excellence, fine wine and celebration.
17:00 - 19:00
Sip, Swirl & Socialise with the Winemakers
Rub shoulders with South Africa's finest winemakers over a curated tasting of their most celebrated vintages, paired with exquisite canapés and live entertainment. Keep an eye out for a playful interactive blind tasting twist, with results revealed later in the evening.
19:00 - 22:30
The Main Event: Mine, Wine & Dine Awards
The celebration moves to the Mount Nelson Ballroom for a dazzling four-course feast, with each table hosted by a winemaker pouring a curated selection from their own estate. Live entertainment and up-close moments with the winemakers keep the energy flowing throughout. Between courses, we raise a glass to the year's most extraordinary leaders and estates as the 2027 Mine, Wine & Dine Awards are presented.
22:30 - 01:00
Cigars, Brandy & Blues
Ease into the night with a curated brandy tasting, fine cigars and live blues - the perfect indulgent close to a glittering evening.
The Awards
Recognition that resonates.
Presented between courses, the Mine & Wine Awards honour leadership, stewardship and craft across both industries - celebrated before the people whose opinion matters most.
Mining Awards
Honouring the year's defining achievements across the industry.
Deal Maker of the Year
For the transaction that moved the industry - vision, timing and flawless execution.
Mining Company of the Year
The operation that set the benchmark for performance, safety and stewardship.
Explorer & Developer of the Year
For the team turning bold geology into tomorrow's mines.
CEO of the Year - Operating Miner
Leadership at the helm of a producing operation.
CEO of the Year - Explorer & Developer
Leadership writing the industry's next chapter.
Technology & Innovation Award
For the breakthrough reshaping how the earth is mined.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Our highest honour - a career that has moved the earth.
Winemakers' Awards
Awarded from the evening's blind tasting of the estates' finest.
Top Sauvignon Blanc
The finest expression of the Cape's signature white.
Top Chenin Blanc
Honouring the variety South Africa made its own.
Top Chardonnay
Elegance and restraint, perfected in the glass.
Top Syrah
Power and perfume - the standout of the tasting.
Top Red Blend
The art of the assemblage at its highest.
Top Cabernet Sauvignon
Structure, depth and patience rewarded.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Our highest honour - a lifetime devoted to the vine.
Nominations for the 2027 awards are open - submit yours on the Awards page.
The Venue
The Mount Nelson Hotel, the Pink Lady.
A Cape Town institution since 1899, the Mount Nelson - the 'Pink Lady' - sets nine acres of manicured gardens beneath Table Mountain. Its grand ballroom and private cellar make an incomparable setting for the evening.
- Address
- 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Dress
- Black tie / formal evening wear
- Parking
- Valet parking & car transfers available
- Access
- Step-free access throughout the venue
Reserve
Take your seat at the table.
Reservations for the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala are reviewed to keep the room in balance across both industries. Select a tier and our team will be in touch.
Individual Seat
R6,500
Per guest
Limited single seating options available
- One seat at a shared table of eight
- Champagne reception
- Wine tasting event & canapés
- Full four-course paired dinner with a winemaker
- Awards ceremony
- Brandy, cigar & nightcap
- Unique MWD parting gift
Table of Eight
PopularR50,000
Per table
- A private table of eight guests
- Champagne reception
- Wine tasting event & canapés
- Full four-course paired dinner with a winemaker
- Awards ceremony
- Priority placement near the stage
- Brandy, cigar & nightcap
- Unique MWD parting gift
Prefer to speak with us directly? Email info@mineandwine.com.
The 2027 Series
The evening travels further.
Beyond the Cape Town gala, Mine & Wine hosts intimate tasting evenings through 2027 - same spirit, smart-casual setting.
Good to Know
Questions, answered.
Is the gala open to the public?
Reservations for the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala are open to industry guests by application. Each is reviewed to preserve the balance of the room across the mining and wine worlds.
How does it relate to the Mining Indaba?
The gala is held on the eve of the 2027 Investing in African Mining Indaba, a short drive from the conference - a natural extension of your time in Cape Town.
Can I request specific seating?
Yes. Table-of-eight reservations may nominate their guest list, and we are glad to arrange introductions on request.
What is included in a reservation?
Every seat includes the Champagne reception, the exclusive wine tasting with the winemakers and canapés, the full four-course paired dinner, the awards ceremony, the after-dinner experience and a unique Mine & Wine parting gift.
Cape Town, South Africa · 6 February 2027
A seat at this table is the most valuable one in the room.
Tables and individual seats for the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala are released by application. Limited to 200 guests.