Robertson Wine Valley proudly presents Ashton Bonnievale McGregor Robertson 6 February - 27 March 2016 Explore award-winning wineries hosted in country charm during 50 days of harvest. Grape picking & stomping Blending & tasting Vineyard safaris Riverside lunches Food & wine pairing Mos -experience Hiking Mountain biking 4x4 Boat cruises Family fun handsonharvest.com
The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to host its 8th Hands-on Harvest festival. This down-to-earth Autumn celebration takes place from 6 February 27 March and offers families a chance to experience the magic of harvest. This fruity fiesta is bigger and better than ever and is poised to shake up Route 62 during the 2016 harvest season. It boasts a lengthy programme of events that includes the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson. With more than 20 wineries, estates and other establishments taking part, this food and wine affair spoils visitors for choice with a wide variety of tailor-made activities. Experience the grape s journey from vine to barrel to glass by grape picking & stomping, vineyard safaris and blending & tasting experiences. Enjoy riverside lunches, vineyard picnics and food & wine pairings. Adrenaline junkies can get their fix of excitement with a host of adventure activities including skydiving, 4x4 routes, golfing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and river cruises. Bookings Groups are small and intimate to ensure that you have the very best hands-on experience. Make your booking directly with the host no later than three days before the activity. Specify your dietary requirements. Payment are required in advance. Accommodation Visit our website www.robertsonwinevalley.com or contact the local tourism bureaus. McGregor: 023 625 1954 info@tourismmcgregor.co.za Montagu /Ashton: 023 614 2471 info@montagu-ashton.info Robertson: 023 626 4437 info@robertson.org.za Contact Robertson Wine Valley Beatrix Galloway 023 626 3167 manager@robertsonwinevalley.com robertsonwinevalley.com
Stand a chance to WIN A WEEKEND AWAY FOR 4 in the Robertson Wine Valley Including great wine, excellent food and fun things to do. QUESTION: Name three things that will bring you back to the Robertson Wine Valley? Email your answers with subject line HOH COMPETITION, to manager@robertsonwinevalley.com with your full name and contact details by 27 March 2016.
Arendsig Handcrafted Wines Activity: Hands-on Tasting hosted by winemaker Lourens van der Westhuizen Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: By appointment Capacity: 6 pax Hands-on Tasting to experience an artisanal approach of winemaking. Optional harvest platter at R100 per person. Book: lizelle@arendsig.co.za 023 616 2835 Activity: A Harvest Dinner hosted by winemaker Lourens van der Westhuizen Date: 13 Feb Time: 18:30 Capacity: 30 Cost: R350 pp Join Lourens in the middle of harvest for a tour throughout the cellar followed by a three course dinner and wine. Book: lizelle@arendsig.co.za 023 616 2835 Ashton Kelder Activity: 4x4 Challenge Date: 19 March Time: 10:00-14:00 Capacity: 2-16 Cost: R250 per vehicle; R120 pp for lunch; R50 pp for kiddies lunch Enjoy the harvest season by taking a 4x4 trip amongst the fynbos. We also have a lunch option available (vegetarian option also available) with wine included. Bring your fishing rod, camping chair and towel. Book: Michelle Haai info@ashtonkelder.co.za 023 615 1135 Activity: Cellar tour and Wine tasting Date: 6 Feb - 26 March Time: 11:00 on weekdays Capacity: 2-16 Cost: R20 pp Daily cellar tours at 11H00 in our 24 000 ton capacity cellar in the heart of harvest season followed by a tasting of 5 wines. Book: Michelle Haai info@ashtonkelder.co.za 023 615 1135 Activity: Wine Pairing Date: 6 Feb - 26 March Time: Mon - Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat & Public hol. 10:00-14:00 Cost: R30 pp Test your pairing skills by pairing various treats with 5 of our delicious wines. Book: Michelle Haai info@ashtonkelder.co.za 023 615 1135
Ashton Kelder Activity: Picnic Basket Date: 6 Feb - 26 March Time: Mon - Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat & Public hol. 10:00-14:00 Cost: R150 per basket Come and enjoy harvest season at Ashton Kelder by ordering a picnic basket for two. We have a jungle gym, giant chess, jenga and croquet set to occupy the little ones while you laze away your summer days on our lovely lawn. Please note that the baskets need to be pre-booked. Book: Michelle Haai info@ashtonkelder.co.za 023 615 1135 Activity: Grape Escape Amazing Race 2016 Date: 27 Feb Time: start at 09:00 Capacity: 8 teams of 4 members each Cost: R200 pp Test your skills and endurance (3-4 hours) in our Grape Escape Amazing Race! Race against time to complete various harvest challenges in and around the Robertson Wine Valley. Hints and clues will be given on the day. Entry fee includes wine, grape juice, lunch and t-shirt. Book: Michelle Haai info@ashtonkelder.co.za 023 615 1135 Bemind Wyne Activity: Siesta Lunch hosted by Bemind Wyne family Date: 20 Feb & 19 March Time: 12:00-15:00 Capacity: 15 pax Cost: R350 pp Come and enjoy a lazy lunch underneath the trees at Bemind Wyne Garagiste Cellar with Ilse Schutte and her family. They will serve fresh salads, cold meats, cheese platters, home baked bread and jam from Ouma s kitchen next door with a surprise or two. Lunch will be served with some of the exclusive Bemind Wyne wines and Ilse Schutte, owner-winemaker, will do some food and wine pairing in between the bites and sips. Seeing that it is harvest time, Ilse will also give valuable tips and information on how things are done at Bemind Wyne and who knows, you might even have the opportunity to rehydrate yeast or do punch downs of the red wines during the fermentation. Book: ilse@bemindwyne.co.za 083 380 1646 Bon Rouge Bistro @ Bon Cap Activity: Sunday Buffet Date: Every Sunday Time: 12:00-14:00 Capacity: 40 pax Cost: R140 pp; R70 kids u/12 Sunday is family day! Join us for our weekly Sunday buffet (or alternatively cheese platters with cold meats and freshly baked bread). We have serene seating under the pergola and a lovely playground to keep the kids busy. Menu will differ from week to week, and we will incorporate as many grape dishes as possible in our planning. Kindly advise if you have any dietary requirements with your reservation. Book: Michelle / Carien info@boncap.co.za 023 626 2073
Bonnievale Wines Activity: Canape and Wine tasting by Robyn-Anne Wood-Callander Date: 18, 25 Feb & 3, 10, 17, 24 March Time: 12:30-13:30 Capacity: 20 pax Cost: R80 pp You will be pairing 5 different wines with 5 different canapes, located right on top of the wine tanks giving you a unique view of the cellar. Cash bar available. Book: Robyn tastings@bonnievalewines.co.za 023 616 2795 De Wetshof Estate Activity: Harvest Tasting Experience Date: 27 Feb Time: 10:00-12:00 Capacity: 20 pax Cost: R100 pp Join De Wetshof on a vineyard visit, followed by a cellar tour to taste the must and young wines from the 2016 vintage. Our legendary mosbolle, baked from fermenting grape juice will also be experienced by guests, with proprietor Johann de Wet ending off the programme by leading a tasting of De Wetshof with wines. Pre-booking is essential. Book: frontdesk@dewetshof.com 023 615 1853 Esona Boutique Wine Activity: Deli and Wine tastings by owners Rowan & Caryl and Esona team Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Mon - Fri 09:00-17:00 & Sat 10:00-16:00 Cost: Varies Deli and tastings open six days a week. Admire the vineyards and mountain views while enjoying our deli food, a cappuccino and sipping wine available by glass or per bottle. Wine tasting in Riedell glasses. Book: Michelle, Hirchill & Daneen info@esona.co.za 076 343 5833 Activity: Taste the Difference by owners Rowan & Caryl and Esona team Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Weekdays 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 Sat & Public Hol 11:00; 13:00 Capacity: 16 pax Cost: R95 pp Unique wine tasting experience in candlelit kuip. Bookings essential. 45 min per session. Compare: Two vintages each of limited release certified Esona single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Shiraz Ordinary wine glasses ( Jokers) to grape specific glasses (RIEDEL) Pairing: Wine and fruit preserve Wine and chocolate Wine and music Book: Michelle, Hirchill & Daneen info@esona.co.za 076 343 5833
Esona Boutique Wine Activity: Summer Platters for Two by owners Rowan & Caryl and Esona team Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Mon - Fri 09:00-17:00 & Sat 10:00-16:00 Cost: R185 per couple Esona Boutique Wine is celebrating Hands on Harvest festival with summer platters and ripe grapes that come with harvest time and warm summer days. We offer various platters, for two, each specifically paired with one of our cultivars (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir). Consisting of a variety of cold meats, cheese, dried fruits, nuts, pate as well as freshly baked bread. Come and enjoy our platters with a glass or bottle of your favourite Esona wine (wine not included in the price). Book: Michelle, Hirchill & Daneen info@esona.co.za 076 343 5833 Excelsior Wine Estate Activity: Harvest & Blending Experience by owner Peter de Wet and winemaker Johan Stemmet Date: 12 March Time: 08:00-13:00 Capacity: 30 pax Cost: R300 pp Start the day with freshly baked mosbolletjies and coffee. Grab your bucket and pick your own grapes, stomp them & learn to use a basket press Complete the process by blending your own bottle of wine to take home. Join Peter de Wet for a tour on the farm and a barrel room tasting. End the morning with a light lunch at Graze @ Excelsior Deli and a game of boules on the lawns. Book: Hannes Spangenberg hannes@excelsior.co.za 023 615 1980 071 382 9451 Graham Beck Wines Activity: In the Pursuit of the Perfect Bubble by winemakers Pieter Ferreira & Pierre de Klerk Date: 27 Feb Time: 08:00-15:00 Capacity: 12-14 pax Cost: R500 pp The Graham Beck team welcomes you to a day of Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) Bubbly. Experience first-hand the art of making Méthode Cap Classique - guided by Mr. Bubbles himself, Pieter Ferreira, our Cellar Master and Pierre de Klerk, our Robertson Winemaker. We will start the day at 08:00 with breakfast served at the winery. Followed by a behind the scenes look at the winemaking process and tutored tasting of Méthode Cap Classiques. Disgorge your own bottle of MCC to take home with you! Lunch is served with a glass or two of Graham Beck bubbles. Subject to change. Book: Elbé Nortje elbe@grahambeckwines.co.za 021 874 1258
Jan Harmsgat Country Estate Activity: Harvest Picnic Breakfast hosted by Bodin & Stacey Date: 10-19 Feb Time: 08:30-10:30 Capacity: 25 pax Cost: R100 pp Start your day with a scrumptious Jan Harmsgat Farm Breakfast in the original wine Cellar or under the pecan trees. We start with a Fruit parfait: fresh fruit, double cream yogurt topped with homemade muesli and juice. Followed by muffins, toast, jams, preserves and your choice of hot breakfast. Finish it off with a cup of tea or coffee. Booking is essential. Book: Barbara-Ann reservations@janharmsgat.com 021 876 2153 079 207 0777 Activity: Harvest Picnic hosted by Bodin & Stacey Date: 10-19 Feb Time: 12:30-14:30 Capacity: 25 pax Cost: R350 per couple Join us for a harvest picnic lunch. Lounge under the pecan trees for the afternoon sipping JHG favourites along with our toasted pecans. We will serve anti pasta platters filled with cured meats, cheese, olives, bruschetta, salad and glass of JHG wine. Booking is essential. Book: Barbara-Ann reservations@janharmsgat.com 021 876 2153 079 207 0777 Activity: Working for your Breakfast hosted by Bodin & Stacey Date: 6 & 13 Feb Time: 08:00-11:00 Capacity: 20 pax Cost: R125 pp Start the day by grape harvesting: picking your own basket of grapes to contribute to the next barrel of Jan Harmsgat Wine or take some grapes home for your own Verjus! After the harvesting session join us for an scrumptious breakfast. Fruit parfait: fresh fruit, double cream yogurt topped with homemade muesli and juice. Followed by muffins, toast, jams, preserves and your choice of hot breakfast. Finish it off with a cup of tea or coffee. Booking is essential. Book: Barbara-Ann reservations@janharmsgat.com 021 876 2153 079 207 0777 Activity: Celebrate the Harvest - Food & Wine Pairing hosted by Bodin & Stacey Date: 6 & 14 Feb Time: 19:00-22:00 Capacity: 20 pax Cost: R350 pp Whether you joined us for breakfast in the morning or the picnic under the pecan trees in the afternoon the evening at Jan Harmsgat is all about food and wine pairing. Join the Jan Harmsgat Chefs as they host you along a culinary delight. From the Amuse Bouche to the dessert, each course will be paired with JHG wines and guests are sure to be filled with delight! Booking is essential. Book: Barbara-Ann reservations@janharmsgat.com 021 876 2153 079 207 0777
Klipdrift Activity: Discover the Journey of Liquid Gold - Tours & Tastings Date: 18-21 Feb Time: By appointment Capacity: 20-25 pax Cost: R65 / R75 pp Discover the heart of Gold by participating in a scheduled Tour of Distillery followed by a Sensory Experience & Tasting of Klipdrift Brandy s, paired with your choice of either sweet or savoury. A Klipdrift surprise await each person that took part in the Tour & Tasting at the Vines - seek and you will find... Pre-book a Mini Cocktail Tasting, experience the making of Klipdrift Cocktails and take home the recipes for future enjoyment. Enjoy a meal at the Restaurant. Spend over R120 pp and receive a complimentary cappuccino. Book: info@klipdrift.co.za 023 626 3027 Kranskop Wines Activity: Vineyard Safari hosted by owner/winemaker Newald Marais Date: 13 Feb Time: 09:00-13:00 Capacity: 12 pax Cost: R200 per couple When visiting Kranskop, a vineyard safari is in the order of the day to see the beautiful place the vines call home and the spectacular view from the Langeberg mountains over the Klaasvoogds Valley. Newald will take guests (on the back of a bakkie ) to see and taste four different cultivars (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Merlot) and explain how the terroir of each impacts the quality, taste and aroma. The outing will be followed by a light lunch on the deck, enjoying the same magnificent views of the vineyards with a complimentary bottle of wine per couple. Consider joining Newald the next day from 10:00 again to enjoy some more handson harvest activities (see next activity). Book: Ezette Viljoen / Marie-Louise Marais info@kranskopwines.co.za 023 626 3200 Activity: Valentine in the Vine hosted by owner/winemaker Newald Marais Date: 14 Feb Time: 09:00-14:00 Capacity: 12 pax Cost: R200 per couple When visiting Kranskop, a vineyard safari is in the order of the day to see the beautiful place the vines call home and the spectacular view from the Langeberg mountains over the Klaasvoogds Valley. Newald will take guests (on the back of a bakkie ) to see and taste four different cultivars (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Merlot) and explain how the terroir of each impacts the quality, taste and aroma of each.at around 10:00, guests will have the opportunity to inoculate wine (add yeast cells to juice) and punch down some of the red wines (to allow for skin contact). This will be followed by a lovely Valentines-Picnic which couples are welcome to enjoy on the deck, in the garden or somewhere in the vineyards with a complimentary bottle of wine per couple. Book: Ezette Viljoen / Marie-Louise Marais info@kranskopwines.co.za 023 626 3200
Kranskop Wines Activity: Zwiebelkuche fest (Onion Tart Fest) hosted by owner/winemaker Newald Marais Date: 27 & 28 Feb Time: 11:00-14:00 Capacity: 24 pax Cost: R200 per couple After completing his studies at Elsenburg, Newald continued his studies in winemaking at the Weinbauschule in Weinsberg, Germany. It is therefore no surprise that Newald is fond of the German language, cultures and traditions. One of these, is the enjoyment of zwiebelkuche (an onion tart) and federweisser (fermenting grape juice) during harvest time. On this last weekend in February, Newald invites you to come enjoy this traditional German dish and drink, along with some of the 2016 fermenting wines and other German dishes for lunch. Complimentary bottle of wine per couple. Book: Ezette Viljoen / Marie-Louise Marais info@kranskopwines.co.za 023 626 3200 Aktiwiteit: Tongtippietoetsfees aangebied deur eienaar / wynmaker Newald Marais Datum: 20 Maart Tyd: 11:00-14:00 Kapasiteit: 24 pax Koste: R250 pp Wat is meer opwindend as om uit te vind hoe n volle jaar se harde werk proe wanneer dit uiteindelik in die tenk is? Dit is presies waarheen Newald en sy familie jou nooi. Kom vier saam met die Marais-familie nog n suksesvolle parstyd, kom proe die 2016 wyne, en kom geniet tradisionele plaaskombuiskos op die dek vir middagete. Aangesien hierdie naweek n langnaweek is, sal hierdie luilekker Sondagmaal behoorlik n tongtippietoetsfees wees. En as herinnering van die heerlike tyd op Kranskop, sal jy n wyn as geskenk ontvang om saam te neem huistoe. Bespreek: Ezette Viljoen / Marie-Louise Marais info@kranskopwines.co.za 023 626 3200 Lord s Wines Activity: Tasting & Sales Date: 6, 13, 20 Feb & 5, 12 March Time: 10:00-15:00 Capacity: 30 pax Enjoy wine tasting at Lord s Wines, located on the Road to Nowhere just outside McGregor. Taste our award winning wines made at 500m above sea level. Book: lordswinery@breede.co.za 023 625 1265 Activity: Valentine s Lunch Date: 14 Feb Time: 10:00-15:00 Capacity: 30 pax Cost: Varies Wine tasting & light lunch to celebrate love, wine & life at Lord s Wines. Book: lordswinery@breede.co.za 023 625 1265
Lord s Wines Activity: Harvest Lunch Date: 27 Feb & 19 March Time: 10:00-15:00 Capacity: 30 pax Cost: Varies Wine tasting & light lunch with the owners to celebrate harvest time at Lord s Wines. Book: lordswinery@breede.co.za 023 625 1265 Activity: Oes Af - Harvest Celebration Date: 26 March Time: 10:00-16:00 Capacity: 30 pax Cost: Varies A celebration lunch at the cellar to mark the end of the harvest. Book: lordswinery@breede.co.za 023 625 1265 McGregor Winery Activity: Mos Experience hosted by Mercia Date: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 March Time: Fri 09:00-17:00 & Sat 09:00-13:00 Wine tasting, tasting of mos sap mosbolletjies and mosbeskuit for sale. Book: Mercia info@mcgregorwinery.co.za 023 625 1741 Platform 62 Activity: Brandy tastings hosted by owner Leon Steenkamp, manager Christiaan Steenkamp and the very knowledgeable Platform 62 staff Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: 08:30-17:00 Cost: R55 pp Join Leon and Christiaan for a unique experience comparing 6 local craft Brandies with food pairing @ R55 pp and keep your glass as a souvenir. Book: Chrislene wine@platform62.co.za 023 615 1834 Activity: Wine and Dessert wine tastings hosted by our highly trained staff. Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: 08:30-17:00 Cost: R20 pp (fee waivered if you buy some wine) Taste and compare the largest variety Dessert Wines on tasting in the Valley. Enjoy some of the best wines from local wine farms. We have more than 50 cellars and more than 450 wines under one roof! Visit us and buy wine online @ www.platform62.co.za Info: Chrislene wine@platform62.co.za 023 615 1834
Platform 62 Activity: Jam, olive and spicy sauce tastings, Breakfast and Lunch Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: 08:30-17:00 Cost: See menu Taste the widest variety of jams, olives and spicy sauces made by local small businesses. Bring the whole family to enjoy fresh homemade springbok and chicken pies, gourmet burgers, quiches and more mouth-watering meals in the fully licensed restaurant while the kids play in the garden. Stock up before you go home. Info: Chrislene wine@platform62.co.za 023 615 1834 Rietvallei Wine Estate Aktiwiteit: Drie van die Bestes - Danie Niehaus, Mathys Roets & Kevin Leo Datum: 20 Feb Tyd: Hekke open om 18:00 vir 19:30 Koste: R120 pp; Kinders o/12 gratis Die samekoms van 3 kunstenaars, 3 uiteenlopende stemme, 3 persoonlikhede in 1 produksie onder die sterre by Rietvallei Wine Estate! Bring jou eie piekniekmandjie en kombers/stoel. Wyn te koop. Bespreek: Gian Gagiano info@rietvallei.co.za 023 626 3596 Activity: Fondue Braai hosted by Elizabeth Burger Date: 6 March Time: 10:00-15:00 Capacity: 60 pax Cost: R200 pp; R100 pp kids u/10 Friends and family can enjoy a Saturday lunch, while sitting around a fondue barbeque where you will braai your own meat to perfection and enjoy Rietvallei Wine Estate s spectacular wines. Wine for sale. Book: Gian Gagiano info@rietvallei.co.za 023 626 3596 Rooiberg Winery Activity: Red Romantic Valentine s Breakfast @ Bodega de Vinho Date: 13 Feb Time: 09:00-12:00 Cost: R100 pp Farmer s breakfast (2 eggs, bacon, tomato, onion relish, beef sausage, fried mushroom, toast and orange juice / tea / coffee / glass of sparkling wine. Couples will also receive a Red Love Lock to hang on the love lock wall to make memories to treasure for a lifetime! Book: bodega@rooiberg.co.za 023 626 1243
Tanagra Wine & Guest Farm Activity: Tour of the Winery & Distillery, Live Distilling & Grappa- Wine Tastings Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: By appointment Capacity: 10 pax Cost: Free Tanagra is not only a boutique winery producing handcrafted fine red wines (and a Blanc de Noir) but also the first boutique distillery in the Breede River Valley producing European-style Marc (what the Italians call Grappa ) and Eau de Vie with a unique and rather specific still from Germany (a combined column and pot still). Marc (the French term for Italian Grappa ) is distilled from whatever is left after pressing the grapes (the skins, pulp, seeds) and as such a typical harvest product and is a very common digestif throughout Europe. Visitors are very welcome to come for a tour of the distillery and a personal introduction to these products as well as a tasting (Grappa and wines) by the owners, Robert and Anette. Harvest time is a particularly exciting time to visit as we will be preparing the grape skins & pulps for distilling and you may be lucky to visit on a day when we do live distilling. Book: Robert & Anette Rosenbach tanagra@tanagra-wines.co.za 023 625 1780 Van Loveren Family Vineyards Activity: From Vineyard to Wine Glass hosted by Simone Wood-Callander & Karlien White Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Daily Cost: R50 pp Feel, see, smell, taste Experience all the sensations of this harvest season! Explore a new cultivar each week, compare and pair. Five wines for tasting including the 2016 nouveau wine and a pairing option. No bookings are needed for groups less than 8 people Daily Harvest Pick s @ Christina s Restaurant. Info: Simone Wood-Callander & Karlien White tastings@vanloveren.co.za 023 615 1505 Activity: A Plethora of Pairings hosted by the Van Loveren Tasting Room team Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Daily Capacity: 15 pax Cost: R50 pp We ve carefully selected 8 exciting food & wine pairings which you can enjoy at leisure in our exquisite tasting room. Choose between the following food & wine pairings: Wine and Chocolate pairing Wine and Cheese pairing Wine and Charcuterie pairing Christina Van Loveren Master Tasting Four Cousins Fan pairing Fiver party plate Kids Pairing (R30). No bookings are needed for groups less than 8 people. Join us on the journey of food & wine pairing! Info: Simone Wood-Callander & Karlien White tastings@vanloveren.co.za 023 615 1505
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Activity: Fish Eagle Hiking Trail Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Duration: 3-4 hours Capacity: 15 pax Cost: R40 pp Enjoy an early morning self-guided hike of the 7.5 km Fish Eagle hiking trail. Starting at the Van Loveren tasting room, you will head towards the Elandsberg, cross the Breede River and tackle the steep climb up the rooikrans. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Robertson Valley vineyards and distant mountain ranges. From there you decent, meandering through the vineyards and finish back at the tasting room. Over 80 bird species have been identified in one day on this trail, including Paradise Fly Catcher, Black Eagle, African Fish Eagle and Tamborine Dove. You will learn more about the area s geology, plant life, birdlife, animals and river systems as well as our farming practices. The trail takes about 3-4 hours to complete. Please wear hiking boots, hats and bring along sufficient water. Book: Simone Wood-Callander & Karlien White tastings@vanloveren.co.za 023 615 1505 Activity: Java MTB Trails - 20km, 31km or 35km Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Cost: R40 pp This self-guided route is aimed at the intermediate rider and includes jeep track as well as some stunning custom-built single tracks. The elevation of between 330m 700m will ensure a good work-out, earning yourself a complimentary tasting once you get back to the Van Loveren tasting room, where you will receive a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic. (No water points along the route please ensure that you bring sufficient liquid) Book: Simone Wood-Callander & Karlien White tastings@vanloveren.co.za 023 615 1505 Viljoensdrift Activity: Boat Cruises & Picnics Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Capacity: 36 pax Cost: Boat cruises R50 pp; R20 kids 3-12 Boat cruises from Monday to Saturday as well as the first Sunday of every month. Cruises depart from 12 daily. Join us for an hour long cruise on the Breede River and build your own picnic basket from our self-help deli. Live music every Saturday 11h00-16h00 Book: Claude Regester rivercruises@viljoensdrift.co.za 023 615 1017
Zandvliet Activity: Zandvliet & ClemenGold Pairing Date: 6 Feb - 27 March Time: Mon - Fri 10:00-17:00 & Sat 10:00-14:00 Capacity: 12 pax Cost: R35 pp Join Zandvliet Estate and tingle your taste buds with an exciting new tasting experience! Zandvliet has put together an educational wine and food combination with ClemenGold s wonderfully sweet and aromatic soft citrus products. Explore four flavourful ClemenGold products matched with your favourite Zandvliet wines. The tastings include: Zandvliet My Best Friend Cape White (Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay) paired with the ClemenGold Biscotti Zandvliet Estate Chardonnay paired with ClemenGold Marmalade Zandvliet Le Bistro Cabernet Sauvignon with ClemenGold Panforte Zandvliet Estate Shiraz with ClemenGold Dark Chocolate. Tastings available every day except Sundays Book: Leandré Kotze info@zandvliet.co.za 023 615 1146 Summary of Hands-on Harvest activities Property: 6-11 Feb 12-18 Feb 19-25 Feb 26 Feb - 3 Mar 4-10 Mar 11-17 Mar 18-27 Mar Arendsig Ashton Kelder Bemind Wyne Bon Cap Organic Bonnievale Wines De Wetshof Esona Boutique wines Excelsior Estate Graham Beck Wines Jan Harmsgat Klipdrift Kranskop Wines Lord s Wines McGregor Winery Platform 62 Rietvallei Wine Estate Rooiberg Winery Tanagra Van Loveren Viljoensdrift Zandvliet