The hills of the Simonsberg will this winter once again be alive with rhythmic sounds and the taste of traditional cheese fondue when Live Music Sundays comes to Delheim Wine Estate. Starting on Sunday 6 July and ending 31 August, each afternoon will see a different live musical performance on the wine estate featuring a diverse array of musicians and styles.
This eclectic programme will range from traditional Bavarian and German music, jazz to contemporary pop covers with a bit of romantic Afrikaans music tossed in for good measure. As per every musical season on Delheim, shows will be accompanied by the Estate’s popular cheese fondue with traditional Gluhwein served on arrival. The lunch also includes an appetiser before the hearty fondue, coffee and dessert. Delheim’s range of award-winning wines will be available for purchase at cellar-door prices. These events begin at 12.00 and continue through to 15h00.
For this year’s fondue experience, Delheim has partnered with award-winning cheese producer Kleinrivier Cheese. Like Delheim, this cheese producer is a family business known for the generational crafting of quality products. Over the past few years, Delheim has used Kleinrivier’s Raclette, Gruberg, and Colby cheeses for its fondue, making Kleinrivier part of the Delheim fondue family. To accentuate this partnership, pre-packed Kleinrivier Fondue cheese kits will be available for purchase on Delheim, allowing patrons to make their own silky, cheesy fondues at home.
Reservations for the Delheim Live Music Sundays and Fondue are necessary. The cost for the music show and meal is R580 per person, and R250 for persons under 12. Bookings via Quicket.
Itinerary of artists for this year’s Live Music Sundays
6 July - Hugo Veldman (contemporary classics): Hugo Veldman’s songwriting career started in the small student town of Stellenbosch. His folk-like sound is emphasised by his skills as a classically trained guitarist (having studied Music at the Stellenbosch Conservatory), and often incorporates spirited Blues roots.
13 July - Radio Unplugged: The Band is made up of three talented musicians known as Ryan on vocals and guitar, Phillip on vocals, guitar, kick and snare and Bennie on bass each of them bringing their own flair on stage.
20 July - The Nick Ford Project (jazz): Nick Ford is a South African bassist and composer known for his innovative approach to jazz. His ability to blend technical precision with emotional resonance has established him as an artist of note within South Africa's music scene. Nick’s music engages listeners through genre-blending compositions and a conceptual approach which bridges the gaps between artistic media.
27 July - Dani Villé: Heartfelt original Afrikaans songs from a true original songstress.
3 August - Adolf Thelen: Traditional German/Bavarian/Swiss music.
10 August - The Schalk Joubert Quartet (pop, rock, jazz): An internationally acclaimed bassist and composer known for his fusion of local styles with pop, rock and jazz.
17 August - Dan Shout Music Jazz Duo: Dan Shout is a respected, sought-after saxophonist based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has performed and/or recorded in over 30 countries across five continents with the likes Johnny Clegg, Winston Mankunku, Mike Campbell, Robin Auld, The Blues Broers and Maria Schneider.
24 August - The Schalk Joubert Quartet
31 August - Adolf Thelen