TASTE THE BEST-OF-THE BEST IN STELLENBOSCH ! Its winter time in the Boland and that can only mean one thing - it is time for the Stellenbosch Wine Festival!
Annually this festival plays host to thousands of local and international visitors who come to chase away the winter cold with a glass of Stellenbosch’s best. From 31 July to 3 August visitors will be able to sample some 500 wines made by the most jovial, professional and fun-loving wine community in the world. There are wines on offer to suit every palate, as well as every pocket. Our on-site wine boutique will be well stocked with your favourite find of the Festival! But the fun doesn’t stop there...
See how Stellenbosch celebrities and winemakers sweat it out in the kitchen! Broaden your mind at our interesting, informative and sometimes tongue-in-cheek wine lectures in the “WINE tasting theatre”, presented by WINE magazine. There is of course great local fare on offer, including cheeses, olives and traditional, hearty dishes.
Festival highlights also include comparative varietal tastings, exclusive meet-the-winemaker dinners, cabaret productions by Amanda Strydom and others, as well as fashion shows. Also included is the first ever Wine Connoisseurs Evening on Thursday 31 July, for the more serious wine lovers.
The more sporty wine enthusiasts can enter the Mountain Bike Challenge on Saturday - lucky draws and big prizes up for grabs!
The festival offers fun for the whole family. Kids will be entertained at the Festival Café on Sunday while you relax and taste the finest Stellenbosch wines.
Tickets for the festival are available at the door and from Computicket.
Thursday 31 July, Wine Connoisseurs Evening, 17:00 to 21:00, R250 includes snacks and food vouchers.
Friday 1 August, 16:00 to 21:00, R100
Saturday 2 August, limited tickets available, 12:00 to 18:00, R120
Sunday 3 August, Family Day, 11:00 – 16:00, R100
Golden Pass, valid for all 4 days, R350
Entrance fees includes a tasting glass, with a R10 saving for American Express® Card holders.
Break away and make a weekend of it! Travel packages are available from all major cities. Contact an American Express® Travel Consultant for all travel packages – including flights, accommodation, and exclusive offers. Phone 011 790 0009, or visit
www.americanexpresstravel.co.za for details.
See you there!
