Joburg is a heck of a long way from the Winelands, not only geographically but also in state of mind. While visiting Stellenbosch, you can expect to gaze out upon glorious mountains from the comfort of a luxuriously appointed wine estate... in Joburg we are much more accustomed to enjoying the busyness of the concrete jungle.

Joburg does have wine bars, of course, but they tend to be tiny enclaves hidden away in urban corners, such as the atmospheric Mr Pants in Blairgowrie or the Winebar by Father Coffee in Kramerville.

With the arrival of The Tasting Room at Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Joburgers can enjoy a countryside wine-tasting experience without having to get on a plane. Keeping in the spirit of the Cape Winelands, the Tasting Room is far removed from the highways and car parks that so often define the northern suburbs' experience, located deep inside the sprawling and picturesque grounds of the Indaba Hotel.

Situated in the far northern reaches of the city, the Indaba Hotel occupies what was once an extensive farm. The grounds are spread over several acres and are filled with mature trees and abundant birdlife. A long walk through the property will even bring you to the hotel's very own dam.  The Tasting Room is located in what was once one of the hotel's smaller conferencing venues. From a quaint thatched house, it opens out onto a shady courtyard with tables set beneath a vast oak tree. A peaceful space to sit and drink wine on a sunny Joburg afternoon while birds tweet overhead.

The Tasting Room at Indaba Hotel is open Wed – Sun from 10:00 until 19:00 and tastings start from R85 p.p. The space is also available for private functions such as birthdays and other celebrations. For groups of eight or more, make sure to book your table in advance online here.