MINE, WINE
& DINE
GALA DINNER
date: Saturday 7 February 2026 | 16:30 - 23:30
location: Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Dress code: Black tie
A Night to Celebrate Mining, Winemaking & Innovation.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Africa’s mining and wine industries. The first annual Mine, Wine & Dine Gala brings together trailblazers, artisans, and innovators to honour excellence, enjoy exclusive tastings, and savour a night of fine dining and live entertainment. It’s the perfect occasion to connect with industry leaders, toast to achievement, and experience a celebration like no other.
Unforgettable Wine Experience
Our objective is to facilitate a meaningful exchange between distinguished leaders in the mining sector and esteemed figures from the wine industry.
The evening will commence with a blind tasting, designed to identify the finest wines across the cultivars represented by the participating winemakers.
A fine selection of canapes will be on offer to complement the wines with a live band to
An Exceptional Culinary Experience
Indulge in a four-course culinary journey crafted by acclaimed chefs. Guests will be treated to a meticulously curated menu that showcases their signature creativity, local ingredients, and world-class flair—an unforgettable gastronomic experience to complement an evening of fine wine and celebration.
Each table, reserved by a mining industry participant, will be accompanied by a dedicated winemaker who will personally oversee the pairing of their curated wine selection with each course of the evening’s fine dining experience.
Awards Function and Live Entertainment
Throughout the evening, we will honour exceptional individuals and outstanding achievements within both the mining and wine industries.
The programme will be enhanced by a curated selection of live performances, designed to elevate the atmosphere and sustain a sense of anticipation. The event will conclude with an exclusive cigar and whisky experience, providing an ideal setting for meaningful engagement among peers and industry contemporaries.
Detail Program:
16:30 to 17:00
Arrival & Welcome
Guests are welcomed at the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel with a refined arrival experience, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening of mining excellence, fine wine, and celebration.
17:00 to 18:00
Wine Tasting & Canapés
Guests gather for an immersive tasting experience featuring a curated selection of wines from our participating winemakers, accompanied by elegant canapés and live entertainment. A special interactive tasting element will form part of the experience, with results revealed later in the evening.
18:30 to 22:00
Gala Dinner & Awards
The celebration continues in the Mount Nelson Ballroom with the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala Dinner. The evening includes a formal welcome, a four-course dining experience with exclusive wine pairings, live entertainment, and the presentation of the Mine, Wine & Dine Awards. Guests will enjoy personal engagement with winemakers throughout the dinner.
22:00 to 23:30
Brandy & After-Dinner Experience
The evening concludes with a relaxed after-dinner experience featuring a curated brandy tasting, live music, and indulgent accompaniments, providing a memorable close to the night’s celebrations.
Mining Awards
Deal Maker of the Year · Mining Operating Company of the Year · Explorer & Developer Company of the Year · Operating Company CEO of the Year · Explorer and Developer CEO of the Year · Innovation & Technology Award · Lifetime Achievement Award
Wine Awards
Top Sauvignon Blanc · Top Chenin Blanc · Top Chardonnay · Top Syrah · Top Red Blend · Lifetime Achievement Award