Meet the Winemaker | Wildeberg | Friday 25th September 2026
We are delighted to announce that Abigail Buckenham, winemaker of Wildeberg winery in South Africa, will join us in Dublin to host an exclusive Winemaker Dinner, the sixth in The Winemaker Dinner series so far in 2026.
Having won overall Winery of the Year in South Africa two years in a row, Abigail is in huge demand right now. Wildeberg wines are receiving huge accolades as some of the best wines being produced in South Africa right now. His Coterie Semillon Sauvignon Bordeaux Blend white wine won Best Overall White Wine in South Africa.
The rest of the range scored highly too, with his Coterie wines all scoring over 94 points, proving them to be some of the best being produced from this part of the world right now.
We hosted a dinner with these wines three years ago and while much has changed, the wines have gotten better and we are really excited for you to taste the full range of wines, with Abigail herself on Friday September 25th.
Wildeberg was only founded in 2017 and has been a driving force in changing the perception of South African wines in Ireland. There were over 550 other wineries entered into the awards that they have now won twice. Abigail will present 7 of her wines over a three course dinner in the heart of Dublin 4 over a three course meal that will delight and excite the senses.
Abigail Buckenham has spearheaded the winery’s Rhône-style and minimal-intervention winemaking approach, focusing on expressing terroir and vineyard character through gentle handling and natural fermentation techniques. She speaks about the importance of soil diversity, biodiversity, and maintaining a savoury, restrained wine style rather than producing heavily fruit-driven wines. Her work contributes to Wildeberg’s reputation for elegant, site-expressive wines from Franschhoek and other Western Cape vineyards.
Wildeberg itself is known for sustainable viticulture, old-vine projects, and low-intervention cellar practices, with Abigail forming part of a newer generation of South African winemakers emphasizing authenticity and regional identity
You can expect to taste wines from the ‘Terroirs’ range – 100% Chardonnay, 100% Chenin Blanc and 100% Sauvignon while you will also taste wines from the ‘Coterie’ range that have scored highly. These wines are blends made in a more refined and French style, where JD has blended complimenting grape varieties together.
Where: One Ballsbridge
When: Friday September 25th
Time: 7.00pm
Price: €120
*Tickets are non-refundable*
