A Piece of South Africa in Zurich's Seefeld
When wanderlust meets indulgence, more than just an event is created. An atmosphere is created. This exact feeling was experienced by selected guests last Thursday at The Tasting Room by Kapweine in Zurich's Seefeld.
Together with Emirates and Club Med, the Tasting Room was transformed into a piece of South Africa for an evening. The focus was on the new Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari Resort on the Dolphin Coast north of Durban. But it was about much more than just a destination. It was about zest for life, hospitality, and the special interplay of travel, culinary delights, and wine.
South African Flair in the Heart of Zurich
The Tasting Room has long been an established address for South African wine in Zurich. This evening, however, showed that it is much more than just a wine bar. Host Thomas Hölblinger and the Kapweine team welcomed guests in an atmospheric setting and provided insights into the history of Kapweine. For around 30 years, Kapweine, as the Home of South African Wine, has stood for a carefully curated selection and extensive expertise in South African wines in Switzerland. What makes the space special is the atmosphere. Warm, open, and personal. An environment that encourages conversation and fosters inspiration. Exactly the right stage to bring a destination like South Africa to life.
Durban, Safari and Premium All Inclusive
Club Med presented the new resort on the South African Dolphin Coast as a unique combination of beach, safari and Premium All Inclusive comfort. The proximity to nature, access to exclusive game reserves and the relaxed coastal lifestyle immediately made one long for more.
Together with Emirates, it was also shown how comfortably the journey via Dubai to South Africa can be arranged. Generous connections, flexibility and service at the highest level round off the experience. The evening impressively demonstrated how dream holidays by the sea, safari adventures and stylish travel can be perfectly combined.
Wine, Culinary Delights, and Lived Hospitality
At the close of the evening, the focus was on what Kapweine stands for: South African wine in all its diversity. During a guided tasting of selected white, red, and sparkling wines, guests gained insights into the style, origin, and character of the wines from the Cape.
Accompanied by fine appetizers, an atmosphere reminiscent of warm evenings in South Africa emerged. Conversations deepened, ideas were exchanged, and travel plans were made. The Tasting Room became a meeting point for inspiration and enjoyment.
One could feel how wine connects people and how an occasion turned into a shared experience. Enjoyment was not only served this evening but experienced together. Exactly these moments make South African hospitality so special.
An evening that left us wanting more
What remains is the feeling of an evening that uniquely combined travel inspiration, culinary delights and wine. Durban, safari and South Africa moved a little closer to Zurich for a few hours. And that's exactly what has characterized Kapweine for three decades. The ability to bring South Africa not only into the glass, but into the room.
More than an event, an experience space
The evening with Emirates and Club Med showed how much atmosphere, inspiration and enjoyment are possible in The Tasting Room. When travel, wine and encounters come together in a harmonious setting, more than just an event is created. An experience is created that remains in memory. This is exactly what the Tasting Room in Zurich's Seefeld stands for. For special moments, for deep conversations and for events with character. Whether it's a company event, customer aperitif or private celebration in a smaller circle. The room offers the ideal setting to make content tangible and to inspire guests sustainably.
If you want to feel South Africa, not just drink it, you'll find the right place in The Tasting Room. And perhaps the next event is already in the planning.
