Wine, food and live music is how the popular Summer Wines Festival is being celebrated at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek this Saturday (9 March).
Eleven of the country’s top wineries will participate, including Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Dieu Donné Vineyards, Great Heart Wines, Haute Cabrière, Holden Manz Wine Estate, inVINcible wine shoppe, La Motte Leopard’s Leap, Lynx Wines as well as Rupert and Rothschild Vignerons.
“We’ve asked each of the producers to bring along two of their favourite summer wines to give festivalgoers as wide a range as possible to taste, and I’m pleased to say the selection includes Blanc de Noirs, Chardonnays, Chenin Blancs, Rosés, Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs and even a Cap Classique or two,” said organiser Darielle Robertson.
The ticket price of R350 per person includes a branded souvenir tasting glass and tastings from all exhibitors – potentially 20 tastings per person. Under 18s enter at no cost.
Tastings will run from 12:00 to 15:00 where after attendees can buy bottles of their favourite wine and relax on the lawns of Leopard’s Leap while listening to live music from everyone’s favourite singer/songwriter, Leigh Hondy.
- The event runs from noon until 17:00. Book your tickets online through Webtickets.
