Wine Tasting Experience with South African Winemaker Albert Ahrens (by Invitation Only)
House of Sisters Grimm and iGOLI Bar are hosting a private tasting experience on Thursday, 30 October — an unforgettable evening celebrating South African craftsmanship, conversation, and fine wine, guided by renowned winemaker Albert Ahrens of Ahrens Family Winery.
About Ahrens Family Wines
Since 2008, Ahrens Family Winery, founded by Albert and Heidi Ahrens, has been producing exceptional wines in the heart of South Africa’s Paarl Valley. With over 25 years of local and international winemaking expertise, Albert Ahrens handcrafts each wine from vineyard to bottle, sourcing the finest grapes from site-specific vineyards that celebrate terroir and purity.
Every bottle reflects a deep respect for the land, a philosophy of minimal-intervention winemaking, and a commitment to vegan-friendly practices with lower sulphur content. These are wines made with heart, heritage, and honesty.
Now, Albert Ahrens joins us in London to lead a curated tasting of his most acclaimed wines.
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Wines of the Evening
- Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021
A fine perlage of dancing bubbles. Fruit forward expression of bright acidity and fine mousse – the perfect start to any evening - Ahrens Kwarts van die Paarl 2021
Chenin Blanc from quartz rich soils. Rich minerality that brings a fresh and crystalline character to every sip - Ahrens Whiteblack 2021
A Swartland white blend: textured, bold and marrying each varieties expressions in a perfect wine - Ahrens Kasteel-Neef 2021
A Southern Rhone style red blend that leads with opulent red fruit character but is tempered with a fine balance of structure and mouthfeel. - Ahrens Seventy 2021
An ode to the classic South African blend of the 70’s: Rich, full bodied wine balanced with silky tannin – the perfect end to any evening - Ahrens Black 2021
The finest Swartland Syrah blended to bring bold structure and elegance to this wine. One sip leads to many more.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025
Venue: House of Sisters Grimm, 23–25 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8DF
Time:
- 6:30 PM – Sparkling Welcome Reception
- 7:00 PM – Guided Wine Tasting with Albert Ahrens
- 8:30 PM – Q&A and Social Connection
An evening of artistry, storytelling, and exceptional South African wine awaits.




