Masterclasses And Long Table Lunch Experiences On Offer At The 2020 Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

Postponed due to Covid-19

The popular Riebeek Valley Olive Festival returns on 9 & 10 May 2020 and promises to offer two days of foodie fun seasoned with a liberal helping of olive oil masterclasses and long table lunch experiences. Be the first to try the new season olive oils, with estate olives and yummy condiments to stock your pantry with, by attending one (or all) of the festival’s masterclasses.

Allesverloren

Allesverloren Tinta Barocca Masterclass with winemaker Wilhelm de Vries.

This unique wine tasting is for any wine lover who wants to learn about Tinta Barocca and taste its special flavours.

Date: 9 May from 11:00-12:00 in the Allesverloren Cellar.
Cost: R175 per person. Booking essential

Allesverloren Shiraz Masterclass with winemaker Wilhelm de Vries.

A Shiraz tasting not to be missed. Learn about Allesverloren’s take on this popular Swartland wine.

Date: 9 May from 12:30-13:30 in the Allesverloren Cellar.
Cost: R175 per person. Booking essential

Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage Masterclass with winemaker Wilhelm de Vries.

For the wine lover who wants to learn and taste how wine has developed over time. Taste vintages as old as 1986.

Date: Sunday 10 May from 10:30-11:30 in the Allesverloren Cellar
Cost: R175 per person. Booking essential

The Barn in Church Street

EVOO Introductory Class for Beginners

Learn about the basics of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting with Linda Costa and her team. Tantalise your tastebuds with gorgeous oils from the Riebeek Valley, Learn how to choose the ideal combination of oils and food for your family and home entertaining.

Date:
Saturday 9 May at 9:30-11:00
Saturday 9 May 14:00-15:30
Sunday 10 May at 10:00-11:30

Cost:
R200 per person. Booking Essential

EVOO Advanced Masterclass

Linda Costa and her team will lead the tasting of extra virgin olive oils in more depth to appreciate the exciting flavour nuances, together with identifying the undesirable characteristics in olive oil. Delve into ways the producer ensures the quality of extra virgin olive oil and learn how to use EVOO in more interesting ways.

Date:
Saturday 9 May 11:30 -13:00
Sunday 10 May 12:30 -14:00

Swartland se Kaap Klassiek/MCC Masterclass by Christa von la Chevallerie

Date: Saturday, 9 May 15:30-17:00

Kaap Klassiek Ontbyt/MCC Masterclass Canape Pairing by Christa von la Chevallerie.

Sunday 10 May from 10:30-11:30

Kloovenburg

Olive Tree Pruning Demonstration at Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate

Join Kloovenburg for an informative pruning demonstration in the estate’s glorious sloping olive groves.

Date:
Saturday 9 May at 9:00
Sunday 10 May at 9:00

Comfortable shoes a must.

Meerhof Wines

‘Wine with a View’ – a Premium Wine and Truffle Pairing at Meerhof Wines by winemaker Jaco Brand.

Weather permitting – alternatively, it will be held in the historical cellar.

Date:
Saturday 9 May 10:00-11:00
Saturday 9 May 12:00-13:00
Sunday 10 May 10:00-11:00

Swartland Wine Theatre @ The Royal Hotel

Chenin Blanc: From Stalwart to Star Masterclass by Alecia Boshoff (Riebeek Valley Wine Co.) and Chris and Andrea Mullineux (Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines).

Sample different styles of Chenin Blanc of the Swartland at the Swartland Wine Theatre @ The Royal Hotel

Date:
Saturday 9 May at 10:00

Hidden Gems of the Swartland Masterclass by) & Brandon Wightman (Môrelig Vineyards) and Wim Smit (Hof Straat Wynkelder

An unexpected tasting experience.

Date: Saturday 9 May at 12:30

Shiraz /Syrah of the Swartland – the power of soil Masterclass by Callie Louw (Porseleinberg)

Date: Saturday 9 May at 15:00

Old Vines of the Swartland Masterclass by Eben Sadie (The Sadie Family Wines)

Old Vines tell the story of land, culture and history. The wines that will be tasted are not available in retail.

Date: Sunday 10 May at 11:00

Riebeek Valley Wine Co. Wine Shop

Riebeek Valley Wine Co Wine Blending Masterclass with the winemaker.

Blend, bottle and label your own wine.

Date:
Saturday 9 May at 11:00
Saturday 9 May at 14:00
Sunday 10 May at 11:00

No under 18’s. Weekend Passport essential

Dennehof House

Harvest Table Feast by acclaimed chef Coenie Kruger with winemaker Ryan Mostert from Smiley and Terracurra and his wife Samantha Suddons, a sommelier extraordinaire.

Only local, seasonal products from surrounding farms and gardens are sourced to create this harvest feast of note. The price includes wine and a cocktail on arrival.

Date:
Friday, 8 May at 7:00 pm

Harvest Table Feast by acclaimed chef Coenie Kruger with Jasper Wickens of Swerwer Wines.

Only local, seasonal products from surrounding farms and gardens are sourced to create this delicious harvest feast of note. The price includes wine and a cocktail on arrival.

Date: Saturday 9 May at 7pm

Riebeek Valley Wine Co. Harvest Table Feast by acclaimed chef Coenie Kruger with the winemaker.

Only local, seasonal products from surrounding farms and gardens are sourced to create this harvest feast of note. The price includes wine and a cocktail on arrival. Menu available on www.riebeekvalleyolivefestival.co.za.

Date: Sunday 10 May at 12:30

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose’s ‘A celebration of Women’ Olive Inspired Mediterranean Lunch with chef Elizma Smuts.

Enjoy a delicious champagne tasting by Christa von la Chevallerie followed by a Mediterranean lunch paired with a Chenin and two Syrahs by winemaker Andrea Mullineux from Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. The price includes champagne and wine.

Date:
Saturday 9 May at 12:00