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Calling all wine lovers. Join in the fun and festivities at Wacky Wine Weekend 2018. The festival, proudly hosted by Robertson Wine Valley, in partnership with Cape Talk, will take place from 31st May to 3rd June 2018. Escape to the country and experience the wonders of the Roberston Wine Valley. [Read more…]
Summer time, delicious pizza and great wine – the perfect combination for a good time in the winelands. If this sounds good to you then Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival is a must-add to your calendar! You will be able to enjoy a selection of superb wines, paired with mouth-watering pizzas and live music.
A first of its kind in the Stellenbosch winelands, the festival will take place on the picturesque Welmoed Farm, home of Stellenbosch Vineyards. The Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival, will take place on the 12th and 13 March. It promises to be fun-filled experience, with activities for the kids, a variety of pizzas and as I mentioned great local wine!
Gourmet to traditional, vegetarian to Banting and Flamenkuchen to Calzones – the unlimited choice of pizzas is the perfect culinary match to some of the Stellenbosch Vineyards wines on offer! Explore, taste and savour wines in the Stellenbosch Vineyards signature range. You will find the hand-crafted Welmoed heritage selection, the innovative Infusions range of wine-based refreshments, to name but a few. All enjoyed while relaxing on the lawn under the trees or in the stylish tasting room.
And wait there’s more! Take a break from the pizza and wine, and indulge in the oyster and bubbly bar, set under the thatched area in the middle of the Welmoed pond. Live entertainment completes what promises to be an unforgettable experience, and a must on your social calendar for 2016!
Tickets cost R120 per person, which includes entry, a tasting glass, tasting coupons and the live entertainment. Additional coupons can be purchased on the day. Book directly via Web Tickets.
What a perfect way to spend a day out in stunning Stellenbosch! Wine and Pizza, in a beautiful setting who could ask for more? Well there is more – two lucky readers can each stand the chance of winning a set of tickets to the Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival, as well as a wine hamper! The mixed wine hamper can include wines from: Stellenbosch Vineyards, Welmoed, Arniston Bay Infusions, Versus and Arniston Bay. (*Please note hampers need to be collected at the event)
We were invited to attend the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival at the end of last month. Like many other adventures this year – a first for us! Wine tourism has become such an integral part of the wine and tourism industry in SA and I love to celebrate it whenever possible! If you for some reason you did not managed to attend the Festival this year, then it is a definite must for next year!
The Franschhoek Uncorked Festival, took place on the 26th and 27th of September. To celebrate Braai4Heritage, Franschhoek wineries opened their doors to the wine loving public.
What better way to celebrate your heritage, than with a glass or two of Franschhoek wine! Wines featured at the festival where selected by the winemakers, of the participating farms. Wines were then paired with delicious food and cooked over an open flame – a braai, as we know it!
We started out our wine adventure at Vrede en Lust. After collecting our weekend pass and our wine glasses, we got stuck into the wine tasting. Then it was time for a bite of lunch.
Attending a festival like Franschhoek Uncorked, is a great way of experiencing farms and wines, which you may have overlooked before. It also gives you the opportunity of spending time, soaking in the beautiful valley that is Franschhoek!
One of the highlights of the festival for us was visiting Maison, which we both love. The atmosphere was wonderfully festive and the setting gorgeous! I also picked up a few bottles of the Blanc De Noir which is delcious!
After the Festival we were invited to attend the Protea Party, at Anthonij Rupert Wines. The Protea Party started at 18:30pm, to take advantage of the sun setting over the Franschhoek valley.
Held in a marquee, on the lush lawns of the Anthonij Rupert Tasting room, one could not have asked for a more magical setting! Dining under the stars, with the majestic Drakenstein Mountains as your backdrop – stunning…
Booking for the Protea Party is essential, as seating is limited. Tickets are available for purchase online and are in addition to the cost of the Uncorked Festival tickets.
I am not usually one to write about an event after the fact but we had such fun! I really recommend you pencil in Franschhoek Uncorked for next year, as it is well worth the visit. I know we will be back! Be sure to do what we did and make a weekend of it – stay over! We spent the night at the Le Franschhoek Hotel, which was wonderful!
Your Uncorked Weekend Pass, costs R120 per person and allows you access to the participating farms, as well as a complimentary tasting glass and free wine tastings.
For more info contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on 021 876 2861 or visit the Franschhoek Uncorked Website.
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Calling all food and wine lovers in Jozi!!! I thought I would give you a heads up on The Winter Food and Wine Festival, hosted by Boucheron Wines, happening in Johannesburg later this month.
The festival will be held at a private lodge, just 10 minutes’ drive from Fourways, Johannesburg and will take place on the 26th of July from 11:00 am until 17:00pm.
You can expect a wide variety of artisanal foods, wine tasting from many premium wine estates plus lunch and dessert are included. You will also receive 2 free bottles of wine (including the white merlot) and a gift hamper full of delectable delights for just R365 per person.
You can bring the kids along, as there will be plenty of fun for them too! R50 per child under 12 years and R100 per child between 12 and 18 years of age (No alcohol served to under 18s). Puchase 10 or more tickets at once and enjoy a group discount of 10%.
Festival Details:
Date: 26th of July 2014
Venue Address: 132 MacGillvray Rd, Lone Hill
Times: 11:00 am – 17:00 pm
Pay by credit card or EFT. We’ll take your credit card payment over the phone:
CLICK HERE for tickets or call 011 708 3444!
No tickets available at the door!
Your ticket price of R365 per person includes:
• A gift hamper filled with goodies and a wine glass
• Delicious lunch and dessert included and served from 12:30 …
• Free bottle of White Merlot 2013
• Free bottle of ZenMaster 2013 (red blend)
• Meet your favourite winemakers
• Live Bands
• Kids Zone for under 12 years
• Taste foods from top artisanal producers
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