Say goodbye to the grey
moods of winter and celebrate the start of spring as wine farms in and around Franschhoek
welcome the warmer weather by showcasing their exciting new vintages and
releases.
Pack the
car and set off for one of South Africa’s premier wine producing regions, with
its fresh country air and exquisite views, whilst travelling from farm to farm,
sampling new release wines on offer. Be sure not to miss some of the live entertainment
at select farms, and this year promises to be even more exciting with some new
themes and offerings in store for visitors. Some of the themed offerings
include Italian (Terra del Capo at Anthonij Rupert Wines), Spanish (Lynx Wines)
and Latin (Noble Hill). Wine enthusiasts
can look forward to bespoke tastings at select farms, which must be booked
beforehand as seating is limited. Visit the festival website for further
details.
A popular fun
festival, now in its 5th year, there promises to be something for
everyone, which includes cellar and vineyard tours, barrel tastings, food and wine
pairings, art exhibitions as well as a fresh food market, to name but a few. As
an added extra each farm will have one wine available for purchase at a
discounted price, for the duration of the weekend only.
To assure
you of an unforgettable experience, visitors to the festival will be issued
with an Uncorked Weekend Pass, at a cost of R120 per person. Available from 1
August, through www.webtickets.co.za the pass includes a tasting glass and free
wine tastings of select wines at these wineries for the duration of the weekend.
For more information contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley office on
021 876 2861 or visit www.franschhoekuncorked.co.za. Follow us on Twitter @Franschhoek_SA for regular updates.
So, with
something for everyone we invite you to come and indulge yourself as you witness the country’s gourmet capital
blossom and come alive.