Tales, Tannins & Taste

On Wednesday, 12 November 2025, The Book Bar and Prosopa Restaurant invite you to an evening that celebrates rebellion, resilience, and remarkable wine.

Join Author Bridgid Hamilton-Russell, daughter of pioneering winemaker Tim Hamilton Russell, as she discusses her powerful biography Red Tape: The Untold Story of a Visionary South African’s Battle Against Bureaucracy in conversation with Book Bar co-owner, Ingrid Hauger.

Together, they’ll explore the legacy of the man who defied apartheid-era monopolies to plant noble grapes in the rugged, untested Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, a region that would become one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine destinations.

Inspired by Tim Hamilton Russell’s daring pursuit of excellence, Chef Dino Fagas and in-house sommelier Moses Magwaza have curated a four-course Mediterranean-inspired menu paired with 5 extraordinary wines from Creation, Ataraxia, Bouchard Finlayson & Hamilton Russell, showcasing the Hemel-en-Aarde region. Expect bold pairings, layered flavours, and stories that flow as smoothly as the pinot in your glass. Raise your glass to the visionaries who turned red tape into red wine — and changed the South African wine story forever.

• Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
• Time: 18:00 for 18:30 to start
• Price: R950pp incl. 4-course dinner with 5 accompanying wines

Please advise us in the message below if you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements for the evening!

A deposit of R500 per person will confirm your booking. Please complete the booking form below. Bank details will be included in the confirmation email.