The list of exhibitors reads like an A-Z of the best the Stellenbosch winelands has to offer; with producers planning to showcase their latest vintages and cultivars. The Festival represents a unique opportunity for wine lovers to experience the diversity of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes by sampling wines from each of the five Stellenbosch sub-routes of the region.
Lanzerac will have their Premium Wines available for tasting at the festival, which includes their award-winning Chardonnay, Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as the ever-popular Alma Mater Rosé.
The Gourmet Lane will once again offer signature treats from wineries and restaurants responsible for the region’s culinary reputation, and no South African festival would be complete without biltong – fresh and delicious, it will be available from Pick n Pay’s biltong stand.
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is a wonderful setting to enjoy good music, good friends, and a glass of wine accompanied by good food. There isn’t a better way to spend this summer weekend than with us. Watch the sun set behind the winelands skyline with your ears awash in the sound of great music. Cost included in ticket price.
Headline acts include:
Friday, 05 Feb Karen Zoid and Kurt Darren
Saturday, 06 Feb BlackByrd
Sunday, 07 Feb Ard Matthews
The Grape Stomping Ground will form the heart of the festival, where everyone will gather to celebrate all that is wine with exciting activities for everyone. With grape stomping and barrel rolling competitions, these are just as few of the many subsidiary vines leading to this main route.
The Momentum Health Kiddies area provides parents the opportunity to enjoy the tastes sights and sounds of the Stellenbosch Wine Festival while the kids are being looked after by experienced caretakers and teachers. Kids can expect activities like the Klouter Kabouter playground which includes a mini jumping castle, face painting, a creative corner and loads more. Entrance to the area is free.Ticket costs R180 for adults including a tasting glass. Children under 18 enter free.
Tickets available online from www.webtickets.co.za.
Festival opening times are Friday 5 February from 15h00-21h00, Saturday 6 February from 10h00-18h00 and Sunday 7 February from 10h00-18h00.
Festival website www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za for a full event schedule.
