Swirl, sniff and sip your way through the best of South Africa’s wines at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, which kicks off in Cape Town this month.
The retailer brings the Cape Winelands to Capetonians’ doorstep at Kenilworth Racecourse on 29 and 30 April, with delicious food also thrown into the mix.
“With every imaginable varietal on offer for wine lovers to sample, alongside a simply sumptuous selection of fresh and delicious food offerings, it is definitely a day to discover new wines and enjoy old favourites, from elegant, crisp white wines and full-bodied, robust reds to French champagne,” says Pick n Pay.
More than 40 wine farms will showcase their wines this year and a general ticket includes a tasting glass and 20 wine-tasting vouchers. Wine experts will guide festivalgoers through the various tasting options and explain each wine’s unique flavours and aromas for a renewed appreciation for the different wines.
Some other popular features at the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival include live music by local musicians and the popular dedicated “Sparkling Experience”, featuring some of the greatest local sparkling wines and finest French champagne. The Pick n Pay Tasting Room delivers a 30-minute canapé-and-wine pairing experience hosted by winemakers and chefs. “This is an engaging session, perfect for those who are serious about their wine or those wanting more in-depth knowledge about their favourite wines,” says Pick n Pay marketing.
For food, an impressive range can be enjoyed under the trees or at the expansive seating areas near the wine stands or live music. Options range from “hot-out-of-the-oven” pizzas and gourmet burgers to cheese and charcuterie platters and grilled braai boards. There are vegan and vegetarian options available as well.
Festivalgoers can pre-book a Pick n Pay Picnic Basket with a curated showcase of delectable offerings. Think selected cheeses, cured hams, freshly baked bread, biltong, hummus and more.
The event starts at noon on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April, and ends at 18:00. Tickets start at R250 per person. For more information please visit: www.pnpwineandfoodfestival.co.za
