Good times and great vibes are guaranteed with the return of Stellenbosch Street Soirées this month!
Join the traditional throng of merrymakers for this year’s calendar highlight of open-air food, wine and music beneath the Cape wine capital’s famous oak trees.
The pop-up series on Drostdy Street takes place on specific days from October to March with the first soirée taking place on Wednesday 30 October.
“Street Soirées have become the region’s de facto welcome to what is arguably one of the best seasons in the winelands,” declared Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager Elmarie Rabe.
“Each soirée is limited to two hours, from 18:00 to 20:00, making it the ideal precursor to a great evening out. Guests and visitors often join friends here to sample some great pre-dinner wines with top street-food snacking ahead of a meal at one of Stellenbosch’s many fine restaurants.”
The Stellenbosch Street Soirées are intentionally held at a time when dusk temperatures and light conditions make it the best time to be out for mingling and sundowners. Drostdy Street is closed off and decorated in elegant festive style, creating a great vibe.
Food is supplied in the form of stalls selling light bites while each evening also features a varying selection of wineries. This means that wines available throughout the series will change, and you can attend every event to experience something new.
Tickets include 10 tasting tokens and this year introduces a different token to be used for a special tasting of premium wines.
Added to the setting is the all-important ingredient of live music, provided by talented local performers.
The soirées will be held on Wednesday 30 October, 13 and 27 November, 11 December, 15 and 29 January, 12 and 26 February, and 12 and 26 March.
Entry costs R220 per person and includes a glass and 10 wine tasting tokens. Book online at plankton.mobi; limited sales at gate.
- For more information, send an email to info@wineroute.co.za or call 021 886 4310. Learn more about Stellenbosch’s reputation for food, wine, history and culture at www.wineroute.co.za or www.visitstellenbosch.org.
