Our Events
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Upcoming Events
We don't have a scheduled event currently, but keep a lookout for our exciting new events.
Past Events | 24 - 26 MARCH 2026
The sixth edition of our annual Making Moments event unfolded in Gauteng this month, bringing our signature Salon Series to the heart of the city for three unforgettable evenings, hosted at Untitled Basement. Designed as an intimate celebration of creativity, the series explored the intersecting worlds of fashion, art, and music—each night dedicated to a different discipline, yet all connected by a shared spirit of expression. Guests embraced the dress code, Shades of Chardonnay, setting a refined and cohesive tone across the evenings. Hosted by Maps Maponyane, the series created a welcoming space for both storytelling and dialogue. Each night honoured women shaping their respective fields. The opening evening celebrated women in music, featuring a moving live performance by Msaki. The second evening turned to the visual arts, with Lulama Wolf sharing her work and creative perspective. The final night focused on design, as Lezanne Viviers presented selected pieces from her collection. More than a showcase, the Salon Series was designed as a conversation. Guests were invited to engage directly with the artists, creating meaningful exchanges that went beyond the surface—offering insight into process, inspiration, and the realities of creative work. Making Moments continues to evolve as a platform where culture, creativity, and connection meet—each edition building on the last, while staying true to the idea that the most memorable experiences are those shared.
Past Events | 25 - 27 February 2025
‘Rupert & Rothschild’s fifth Making Moments edition introduced The Salon Series—an immersive, thoughtfully curated pop-up experience inviting guests to pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful exchange. Inspired by the timeless tradition of literary and artistic salons, The Salon Series became a sanctuary for dialogue, connection, and the celebration of legacy, purpose, and craftsmanship. Set against the brand’s iconic blue palette, guests were welcomed into a moody, elegant space designed to evoke old-world sophistication. Here, Rupert & Rothschild’s signature red wines—the bold Baron Edmond and smooth Classique—accompanied spirited conversations and sensory storytelling through curated audio, print, and visuals. Over three evenings, the series explored different dimensions of creativity and culture. The first night, titled “A Legacy of Style & Craftsmanship,” featured Tshepo Mohlala, the Founder and Designer of Tshepo Jeans, alongside TV Presenter, Actor, and Entrepreneur Maps Maponyane. This was followed by “A Meeting of Art & Insight,” which showcased celebrated Artist WonderBuhle in conversation with Siphiwe Mpye, the Editor-in-Chief of Wanted Online. The final night, themed “Music, Memory & Meaning,” included a discussion between Jazz Composer and Musician Nduduzo Makhathini and Writer, Poet, and Editor Kojo Baffoe. True to its roots, The Salon Series honoured the Rupert & Rothschild legacy through thoughtful conversation, shared vision, and the enduring power of storytelling.’
Past Events | 18 September 2024
On the 18th of September, Rupert & Rothschild presented the fourth volume of the premium winemaker’s illuminating and distinctive Making Moments event series. Themed ‘A Legacy of Perfection,’ the evening celebrated outstanding entrepreneurs who have created legacy brands – crafted with singular vision and designed to inspire, elevate, and endure across generations. Held in the intimate and captivating setting of Gallery Momo, and hosted by accomplished podcaster and founder Mashudu Modau, this edition of Making Moments featured guest speakers Mathebe Molise, Loyiso Gola, and Celeste Khumalo, who shared their inspiring journeys across the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. The evening also featured a special performance by Thesis ZA, a Xhosa songwriting and performing collective of Ayanda Charlie and Ondela Simakuhle. Their music, deeply rooted in healing, has garnered a reputation for leaving audiences feeling lighter and more connected, continuing to inspire with every show.
Past Events | 10 August 2023
Celebrating excellence in business and entrepreneurship, Making Moments is grounded in leaning into ‘the luxury of focus and the luxury of time’ – a quintessential feature in the creation of Rupert & Rothschild’s three premium wines since the brand’s inception in 1997. We presented the third volume of our illuminating Making Moments series. Themed ‘A Seat at the Table’, the evening celebrated women who have forged successful pathways, creating space and opportunities for representation and new voices in creative industries and professions – while using their influence, power and position to shift the spaces they are in. Visionaries Desireé Markgraaff, Nunu Ntshingila, and Zoë Modiga shared their unique, diverse and connected stories of path-making and placemaking. The third edition of the series was again hosted by accomplished podcaster and founder Mashudu Modau of ‘The Mashup Podcast’ and performing live was award-winning musician Bongeziwe Mabandla. The intimate gathering was held at the Circa Gallery – this edition presented a curated, art-focused experience against the fitting backdrop of Keyes Art Mile – centre of culture, art and design in Johannesburg.
Past Events | 22 February 2023
Inspired by the African folklore tradition of storytelling around a fire, Rupert & Rothschild presented the second edition of Making Moments: Fireside Conversations. To echo the brand’s focus on its three distinctive wines, we learned from three creative industry titans as we celebrated excellence in business and entrepreneurship. This intimate gathering brought together Chris Weylandt, David Higgs, Ofentse Pitse and our host, Mashudu Modau, for an evening of meaningful connections, informative conversations, and inspiring stories. Designed to spark inspirations, relaxed with us, as our speakers shared their stories of passion, perseverance, courage, and commitment through storytelling around a fire – with you – featuring a performance from the critically acclaimed South African Venda folk since, Muneyi.
Past Events | 23 November 2022
The ‘R&R Milestones’ experience – inspired by our insights from audience research that Rupert & Rothschild is synonymous with moments of success and quality time – presented a sophisticated opportunity for the business minded to be inspired by stories of how some of the most distinctive South African brands were built. The experience was presented as a series of conversations with titans of the local creative industry, namely Legend Manqele, Sylvester Chauke and Theo Baloyi. While hosted live for a select audience the experience was live beyond the moment by being streamed online and documented for amplification across our platforms. So as not to feel like a ‘sponsor’ but rather a natural partner to the audience and experience, the story of the brand and what the brand stands for was strewn into the dialogue of our engagement and subtly introduced into the décor and venue design. Whilst not a typical wine tasting or pairing event, as so frequently presented by our competitors, this was an immersive and purposeful brand experience that truly elevated and embed our positioning in the minds of our audience.
Past Events | 29 April 2023
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