Franschhoek still welcomes visitors in spite of the current drought, with tourists flocking to the valley ready to discover all that it has to offer. However, as beautiful as the region is, the Western Cape of which we’re part of, is experiencing a significant drought. As of 1 February the Stellenbosch Municipality will implement Level 6 water restrictions. Residents and visitors will be restricted to 87 litres of water per person per day until further notice. The City of Cape Town has moved to level 6B and is restricting their residents to 50 litres per day. Stellenbosch Municipality may decide to increase restrictions to level 6B at a later date.
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Last year the Franschhoek Wine Valley team once again participated in the successful Santa Shoebox Project. The initiative collects and distributes gifts at Christmas time to underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia. The success of the Project can largely be attributed to its personal nature – donors give gifts to children whose names, ages and genders are known.
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Join us on Saturday 3 February at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek from 12pm to 5pm. Click here for a list of participating wineries! Tickets are available online at Webtickets.co.za at R220 per person.
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Desperate for a reprieve from work and the stresses of life, but can only afford to take a few days out?
Then you need a weekend get-away to the picturesque and culturally rich Franschhoek Valley.
Why Franschhoek?
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It’s a new year, Summer is in full swing and it’s the perfect opportunity to sample seasonal inspired wines at the annual Franschhoek Summer Wines on Saturday, 3 February, at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Join us at this intimate and exclusive event where the Franschhoek Vigneron’s choices for Summer will be showcased.
These include a superb selection of white, rosé, Méthode Cap Classique and light red wines. Tickets cost R220 per person and can be purchased online via Webtickets.co.za. Pre-booking is essential as tickets are limited. The cost includes entry, a complimentary tasting glass and 15 wine tasting coupons, which can be redeemed on the day of the show between 12pm and 5pm.
For more info visit click here
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Join us at the polo hub of South Africa on 3 March 2018 to celebrate summer, polo, fashion and Veuve Clicquot as the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo returns to Cape Town.
Now in its eighth year, this highly-anticipated event will once again be hosted at Val de Vie Estate in the scenic Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.
The theme ‘Cape Town Summer’ promises to immerse guests into the famed Cape Town summer feeling of clear blue skies and endless summer afternoons envied by so many. This feeling, together with the spectacular fashion, hospitality, fast paced polo and of course Veuve Clicquot, promises to make for a supreme afternoon.
Our Official Broadcast Partner, E! Entertainment, will be capturing all the glamour and exhilarating action on the day, giving you the opportunity to relive the experience that will include incredible hospitality, a fashion experience, a luxury car showcase and beauty & hair pamper lounges.
Join the celebration by booking your tickets on Computicket.
Read more here
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It’s a new year, Summer is in full swing and it’s the perfect opportunity to sample seasonal inspired wines at the annual Franschhoek Summer Wines on Saturday, 3 February, at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. An intimate and exclusive social calendar highlight where the Franschhoek Vigneron’s choices for Summer will be showcased.
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Trompie and his svelte young wife Racheltjie are proud to announce the arrival of their firstborn, a dashing baby jack. The newest member of the family was born early yesterday morning in perfect health, with four hooves and two floppy ears from Babylonstoren farm.
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Get ready for the social calendar event of 2017. Stand out in the crowd as you sip on some of SA’s finest Méthode Cap Classiques (MCC) at this year’s Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, ‘The Magic of Bubbles’, presented by Mastercard®, which takes place on 2 and 3 December. Dress to impress in your Black and White with a Splash of Summer themed outfit. Tickets cost R375 per person and are available online directly through Webtickets. Use your Mastercard payment card to pay and receive a 10% discount on your ticket purchase, as well as a 10% discount on purchases made at the festival.
For more info visit www.franschhoekmcc.co.za
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La Motte welcomes back mezzo-soprano Minette du Toit Pearce and bass baritone Thato Machona for the annual Christmas concert of festive oratoria, songs and Christmas carols. Johann Nel returns to narrate the Christmas story.
Concert information and reservation details:
When : 9 December 2017
Time : 19h00
Admission : R200
Reservations: Angela at +27(0)21 876 8000 or concerts@la-motte.co.za
La Motte Estate’s gates only open at 18:00. Concert starts promptly at 19:00.
Concert-goers with dinner reservations at Pierneef à La Motte should please be seated in the restaurant.
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