FATHER’S DAY TREATS IN THE TASTING ROOM
We’re going all out with the rich reds and the fortifieds this month to honour the most special man in your life! Make sure you visit the tasting room and pick out some gifts like a 3-pack of Cabernet/Merlot for only R200 instead of the usual R252 or our great winter dessert wine, the Above Royalty at R100 instead of R120. Or order via email on winery@avontuurestate.co.za so even if you can’t get to the Estate, you can have it delivered in time.
WIN A CAB/MERLOT MAGNUM FOR DAD!
Sum up your Dad in a few sentences and win a Magnum! Email us your description of your Dad and why you love him at winery@avontuurestate.co.za by no later than Monday, 12 June. The cutest and most heart-warming description will be our winner! Make sure you give your contact details too.
BOOK NOW FOR WINEMAKER’S TUTORED TASTINGS
Spend some quality time with our winemaker Jan van Rooyen at three tutored tastings this Winter. Book now for Saturday, 10 June at 11h00-12h30 when we will be tasting the award-winning National Wine Challenge wines. You can find out all about wine competitions and what they mean to us as a winery! Watch this space for our dates in July and August. The cost is R100 pp which includes the tasting, a light lunch and a glass of wine. Bookings: winery@avontuurestate.co.za.
BILTONG AND WINE PAIRING RETURNS FOR COLDER MONTHS
One of our most popular pairings makes a come-back! We have carefully paired 5 wines with 5 biltong flavours courtesy of local supplier “Dad’s Choice Biltong and Braai” and we look forward to sharing this discovery with you. Cost: R80 pp, available daily. Bookings not needed except if you want to guarantee a quick turnaround for a big group.
CAB FRANC CARNIVAL IN JOBURG THIS FRIDAY!
It was a perfect sunny day on the 20th of May when more than 300 Cab Franc fans descended on Avontuur Estate to taste some of the best SA has to offer. Visit our facebook page to see the gallery! We’re doing it all again this Friday, 2 June at the first Cab Franc Carnival in Joburg at The Wanderers Club in Illovo from 5-9 pm. Winemaker Jan van Rooyen is travelling to Gauteng to present our 2014 Cab Franc together with those from 14 other wine producers. Tickets at R200 pp from www.computicket.com.
CALLAN MURRAY SHINES IN HONG KONG
After being involved with Callan Murray’s early career as his sponsor, we are over the moon with his success in Hong Kong! Not only is he making waves and winning races, he’s also winning over the fans with his great personality, friendliness and modesty. Keep it up Callan, we are behind you all the way!
EARLY BIRD DINNERS ALWAYS A WINNER!
The Restaurant is in cosy mode with the fireplace burning merrily and everyone huddling inside against the winter chill. The Early Bird special from 17h00- 19h00 on Wednesdays and Fridays is a winner again. R180 - 2-course or R220 3-course.
BUSINESS CLUB FOR JUNE
Pilot your success in 2017. Let Marthie Nel Hauptfleisch show you how on Wednesday, 14 June from 08h30 at the Avontuur Business Club. R150 pp. Or bring a male guest and only pay for one! For more info and bookings contact Melanie or Zunia at openhand@polka.co.za or +27.218554296.
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