Franschhoek Winter Wines | 15 June 2019
Posted by Leandre Davids on 03 June 2019 4:10 AM CAT
Franschhoek Winter Wines | 15 June 2019
Winter is here, and the best part is that Franschhoek is #OpenForWinter. Brave the weather and head to the Franschhoek Cellar for this year’s edition of Franschhoek Winter Wines. Inspired by the season this Winter warmer festival will take place on Saturday, 15 June (11am to 4pm).
The cozy setting of the cellar is the ideal location to mingle with the Franschhoek Vignerons who will be showcasing some of their finest seasonal red wines at this bespoke event.
Complement your wines with soul satisfying seasonal inspired food – the perfect components for braving the cold weather. The chefs at Franschhoek Cellar have put together the perfect Winter menu for the day’s festivities. Artisanal sourdough pizzas, grilled sirloin Panini’s and pulled pork Tacos are some of the savoury delights you’re bound to find. The sweet station is guaranteed to satisfy any dessert craving you may encounter.
A day suited to the whole family the venue is perfect for young children with its secure and supervised kiddies’ area. A special kids menu will also be available on the day. Live music will round off what promises to be the perfect day out to the Franschhoek Wine Valley.
Tickets are available directly from www.webtickets.co.za at R295 per person. This includes a complimentary wine glass, a tasting of all the wines on show, a R20 voucher (to be redeemed on the day).
Tickets are limited so pre-booking is essential. For more information contact 021 876 2861 or info@franschhoek.org.za.
The following wines will be on show on the day:
Anthonij Rupert Wyne – Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2016
Anthonij Rupert Wyne – Anthonij Rupert Optima 2014
Anthonij Rupert Wyne – Cape of Good Hope Southern Slopes 2014
Bellingham Wines – Bellingham Pinotage
Black Elephant Vintners – Amazing Grace 2015
Boekenhoutskloof – Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Boschendal Wines – Nicolas 2016
Franschhoek Cellar – Franschhoek Cellar Shiraz
Haute Cabrière – Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Réserve
Holden Manz Wine Estate – Visionaire 2014
La Bourgogne – 1694 Progeny Red 2016
La Bri – La Bri Affinity 2015
La Couronne Wine Estate – Malbec 2016
La Motte Wine Estate – Pierneef Syrah Viognier
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards – 2017 Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Old Road Wine Co. – Pardonnez-Moi Cinsaut
Plasir de Merle – Plasir de Merle Cabernet Franc 2015
Rupert & Rothschild – Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2016
Wildeberg – Wildeberg White 2018