Intimate,
engaging and slick, this year the country’s pioneering wine route is raising
the bar with a more fine-tuned and focused grapes-gourmet-and-gallery affair,
by flawlessly pairing the finer things in life in one holistic extravaganza.
“Our
focus this year is on creating an unbelievable sensory journey to surprise and
delight our guests. Stellenbosch’s best wines, finest chefs, freshest music,
rarest art and edgiest catwalk fashion will be uniquely and cleverly paired to
provide a carefully curated taste of the Stellenbosch lifestyle – using
all the senses!” shares Annareth Bolton, CEO of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes.
Only
the very top winemakers and chefs from South Africa’s premier wine region will
travel to Jozi for the event. The carefully selected="true" wines on offer were chosen
through a strenuous selection process and abide by the wine route’s high
quality standards. In keeping with the event’s pairing theme, each wine will be
teamed with a signature dish in a unique ambience. And each will be delivered
in a unique ‘attraction’ to complete the experience - from music to an intimate
fashion show or even a private one-on-one session with a leading art expert.
This
year’s chef line-up includes five of the finest maestros from the Stellenbosch
Winelands, all set to pair their gourmet creations with the stellar wines for
an unrivalled culinary lifestyle experience. They are Michael Broughton of Terroir,
Bertus Basson of Overture, George Jardine of Jordan Restaurant; Christiaan
Campbell of Delaire Graff Estate, and Grégory Czarnecki of Waterkloof
Restaurant.
As
well as stimulating the taste buds and offering a variety of artistic flavours
and textures to savour throughout the evening, Stellenbosch at Summer Place
2013 will be a highly visual feast. Those looking to understand the investment
value of their wine or art collection will find benefit in rubbing shoulders
with wine and art gurus at the event.
Tickets
are limited and flying fast so get yours for R500 on www.webtickets.co.za
now. This sought-after pass includes all the food, wine and swanky
entertainment on the evening. The luxurious Summer Place is located in Hyde
Park and doors open at 18h30.
For
more information on Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2013 contact Elmarie Rabe at
Tel: 021 886 8275, send an email to events@wineroute.co.za or visit www.wineroute.co.za.
About
Sanlam Private Investments
Part of the
Sanlam Group, Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) is a holistic, integrated wealth
management business that provides advice and manages assets for high net worth
private individuals and their families in South Africa, the UK, Western Europe
and Australia. 400 people across 23 international offices manage R120bn in
assets under management and administration for 30,000 clients. In South Africa
SPI has offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Claremont, Tygervalley,
Stellenbosch, George and Knysna.
For more
information visit www.sanlamprivateinvestments.co.za
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