Wineries are offering their wares ranging from pot-stilled brandy, fortifieds like Jerepigo, Port and Muscadel, right through to some serious Reds and full-bodied Whites. In addition Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate have a stand featuring their highly rated olive products and Le Creuset, Lindt and Montagu Dried Fruit and Nuts are on site to tempt the wallets further.
The very popular pairing counter featuring some of the wines paired with Lindt chocolates will be available again, which is a nice break from the tastings.
Participating producers include: Bayede Royal Wines of Distinction, Bellpost Wines, Benguela Cove, Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate, Du Toitskloof Wines, Franschhoek Cellar, Glenwood, Hill & Dale, Imbuku wines, Kunjani Wines, Le Pommier Wine Estate, Montpellier de Tulbagh, Montagu Wine and Spirits, Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Orange River Cellar, Perdeberg Cellar, Peter Bayly Wines, Spookfontein and Triple Three Estate Distillery.
Festival visitors will receive a booklet featuring coupons for some of the eateries in the Centre and are welcome to have a bite to eat and return to the event afterwards. “We support responsible drinking and would recommend the use of public transport to and from the event. It is also a good idea to eat something during a wine event like this, so the discount coupons aim to incentivise visitors to do exactly that,” says Centre Marketing Manager Laretha Moolman.
Tickets at R100 from www.computicket.com or at the door. This includes a branded tasting glass and most of the tastings, but some of the rare products or cocktails might carry a small additional fee. It is therefore a good idea to have some cash on hand. For more information visit www.tygervalley.co.za.