Allesverloren a Must-visit at Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

Visitors to the Allesverloren wine estate during this year’s Riebeek Valley Olive Festival can look forward to a range of live and outdoor entertainment and gastronomic delights.

On May 3 and 4 you can taste wines at Allesverloren from different wineries and enjoy homemade meals as well as treats from a variety of food stalls, delis and the country market at the estate’s function and conference venue. Here you can also shop for fresh produce, olive oil, pesto, homemade breads, jams, biltong, various cheeses – the list goes on. A cash bar will be available.

Allesverloren is the oldest Swartland wine estate and is renowned for its superlative red and port-style wines. The estate’s recently released newcomers – Trés Vermelhos 2012, Allesverloren Red Muscadel 2013 and Tinta Barocca Rosé 2013 – will also be available for tasting in their tasting centre, along with limited offers on selected Allesverloren wines.
Various local artists will be performing throughout, including Waldo Lotz who has been appointed Allesverloren’s festival host. Be sure to be at the stage area from 12:00 to 15:00 to stand a chance of winning luxury wine hampers.

There is also a playground for kids where they can make the most of the jumping castle and outdoor apparatus under adult supervision. An on-site tuck shop is open all day.

The Pleasant Pheasant Restaurant offers an à la carte menu and is open from 8:00 to 22:00 on Saturday and 8:00 to 16:00 on Sunday. Entry and parking on the estate is free. A shuttle service will ferry visitors the 4 km between Allesverloren, Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel.

Festival hours:
Allesverloren festival area: 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.
Allesverloren tasting centre: 9:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.
Pleasant Pheasant Restaurant: 8:00 to 22:00 on Saturday and 8:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.