The Breedekloof wine region will give visitors a sneak preview of the 2011 harvest during their first Cloudy Nouveau weekend on Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16.
The event is an opportunity to taste unfiltered (cloudy) 2011 white wines direct from the tank and the weekend features everything from Sauvignon Blanc slush puppies to sushi, a Fynbos mountain hike, a 4x4 trail, picnics, a crocodile spitbraai, live music and the annual Breede Mountain Bike Challenge.
The Breedekloof region includes the wineries in the Rawsonville, Slanghoek, Goudini and Breede River areas. Bergsig Estate will serve thirst-quenching Sauvignon Blanc slush puppies, and sell Cabernet Jam, Pinotage Pears and freshly baked raison bread. Their Bistro will be open and there will also be live music on the Saturday.
On the Saturday between 10am and 3pm Kirabo Private Cellar will host a vertical wine tasting of Merlot and serve pan-pizza.
A 6.5km Fynbos hike on the mountainside is on the menu at Jason’s Hill Private Cellar, and picnic baskets are available. The farm stall stocks locally produced crafts while the Bistro will be open. They are also offering discounts on various wines.
Badsberg Wine Cellar will host a 4x4 trail on the Saturday. Entries cost R200 per 4x4 vehicle and R100 per quadbike. The winery will be open for wine tasting and sales. The now famous Badsberg steak burgers and chips will be available, as well as a crocodile spitbraai for the more adventurous palate.
Foodies can enjoy tapas and traditional Zwiebelkuchen onion tart at Daschbosch Wine Cellar, where there will also be a jumping castle and sand art for kids. There will be a jewellery exhibition on the Saturday.
Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar will host an Oes-af potjiekos competition (R400 per team of 4) on the Saturday, with live music. There will also be food stalls and Sauvignon Blanc on tap.
There will be special wine tasting in the cellar every hour at Goudini Wines where the coffee shop serves light meals. There will also be discounts on various wines.
Botha Wine Cellar will serve sushi and cheese platters by Ocean Basket, while Deetlefs Estate will also serve cheese platters. Opstal Estate will offer discounts on various wines, while their restaurant offers an à la carte menu. While vvisitors will also be able to drink 2011 wines direct from the tanks at Slanghoek Wine Cellar.
Mountain bikers can win their weight in wine at Breërivier Primary School’s annual Breede Mountain Bike Challenge on the Saturday. Registration is from 06:00 – 08:15 and the starting time is 08:30. The event offers a 55km Challenge, a 32km fun ride, a 16km for beginners as well as a 4km kiddie’s route.
When: Friday, 15 April 2011 to Saturday, 16 April 2011
Where: Rawsonville
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