The fourth annual Constantia Fresh Festival will be taking place from the 1 – 2 March 2013 at the Buitenverwachting Wine Estate in the captivating Constantia Valley. The festival showcases the diversity and food compatibility of the “wild white” grape through different tasting and pairing events. This year’s event aims not only to showcase the famous Sauvignon Blanc, but also many other wines from all over the world that exhibit the same fresh taste that accompanies white wines.
Friday 1 March 2013
If you hurry, you may just manage to book one of the last spots for this exciting annual wine and outdoor adventure, taking place at 19:30 on Friday, 1 March 2013 with an elegant fine wine dinner alongside Peter Tempelhoff, a prestigious restaurant at Cellars Hohenort. Guests will be welcomed with a selection of Constantia’s Methode Cape Classique wines and a speech by Peter Tempelhoff. Once everyone is seated, a five-course degustation menu, carefully paired with 16 of the finest local and international wines, will be served. Guests can expect to taste some of the finest red, white, and sweet wines of Constantia, together with well-known wines from Piedmont, Toscana, Sancerre, Marlborough, Condrieu, St Joseph, Tokaji, and Bordeaux. Please note that seating at the dinner is limited so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 2 March 2013
For those who wish to savour the taste of these fine wines from around the world, a walk-around wine tasting event will take place at 15:00 on Saturday, 2 March 2013. Guests can enjoy walking around the grounds in a beautiful setting as they sample wines paired with freshly prepared canapés from South Africa’s most renowned chefs. A braai will be prepared in the early evening.
More Information:
- The events will be held at Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, Klein Constantia Road, Constantia.
- Tickets will cost R1490 for dinner at The Cellars Hohenort and R400 for walk-around tastings. Tickets are available from participating wine farms, and from Web Tickets.
- For more information, visit www.constantiafresh.com, email enjoy@finewineevents.co.za, or call +27 724675943.
Where to stay?
The Groot Contantia Villa is a spacious family home with five bedrooms, all of which boast doors leading onto wrap-around balconies, and mountain and vineyard views. There is a guest lounge, fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, and entertainment area with a braai, pizza oven, and bar area. Guests staying here can enjoy exclusive access onto the Groot Constantia vineyards. Book now.
Southern Light Country House offers luxury B&B accommodation in Constantia. Nestled within a 2 acre garden, the 4 luxury private suites and 7 en-suite rooms provide easy access to many of Constantia’s wine farms. Guests can enjoy luxuries such as a swimming pool, tennis court, wine cellar, play den, and hearty breakfasts in the morning. Book now.
Tucked away within the vineyards of a private wine estate, Constantia Uitsig offers elegant hotel accommodation, from garden rooms to Victorian suites. Guests can enjoy fluffy bath towels and gowns, fresh roses, and spa facilities within the comfort of their rooms. The hotel also has a bar, swimming pool, guest lounge, wine cellar, gym, and restaurant on the premises. Book now.
Are you heading to the Constantia Fresh Festival this weekend?
