June 2011 events on WINE magazine calendar
ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP
30 May-24 June – Lanzerac Spa, Stellenbosch
Adventure Boot Camp is a four-week outdoor programme that offers fitness instruction, nutritional counselling and motivation to help you reach your fitness goals. Tel 021 447 2746; www.adventurebootcamp.co.za
GOURMET FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND
3-5 June – Nambiti Hills, KwaZulu-Natal
A weekend of culinary delights hosted by Clare and Fiona Ras from Sprigs Food Shop, including game drives. Tel 031 818 0340; reservations@nambitihills.com; www.nambitihills.com
2011 WACKY WINE WEEKEND
2-5 June – Robertson Wine Valley
Taking place for the eighth consecutive year, 50 wineries will showcase their wines with a myriad other key attractions. This well-loved event is a ‘must do’. www.robertsonwinevalley.com
THE FRIDAY TABLE AT
3 June – Haskell Vineyards, Stellenbosch
The first Friday of each month, a winemaker’s lunch is hosted at Long Table Restaurant on the Haskell Vineyards estate. Tel 021 881 3895; werner@dombeya.co.za; www.haskellvineyards.com
CELLAR RATS PORT AND SHERRY FESTIVAL
4 June – Old Mill, Magaliesberg
More than 30 producers will present South African Port, Sherry, Grappa, potstill brandy and dessert wines in an outdoor setting, with.supervised entertainment for.children. Tel 082.571 2753; www.winefestival.co.za
WINDMEUL FARMER’S MARKET
4 June – Windmeul Cellar, Paarl
Fresh organic produce, straight from the farm. Tel 021 869 8043; suretha@windmeul.com
FEAST OF SA SHIRAZ AND CHARCUTERIE
4 June – Hartenberg, Stellenbosch
Syrahs from top cellars paired with artisanal fare. Tel 021 865 2541; www.hartenbergestate.com
STERLING ELECTRIC QUARTET AT PLATFORM 62
4 June – Excelsior Estate, Robertson
Watch.SA’s instrumental super-group.Sterling Electric Quartet. Proceeds to go to Ashton Vryburger’s charity organisation. Tel 082 336 1785; wine.excelsior.co.za
STELLENBOSCH WINTERFEST
6 June – Paul Roos Centre, Stellenbosch
Enjoy German meals and other specialities, as well as wine, beer, coffee and cake. Music, family entertainment and crafts will also be on offer. Tel 021 887 5030
SOUP, SIP AND BREAD FESTIVAL
5 June – Durbanville
Taking a light-hearted look at the art of food and soup pairing, and searching for soulful partners to team up with soups, chowders, bisque and gumbos at 12 Durbanville wine farms. Tel 021 913 2248; www.durbanvillewine.co.za
OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW CAPE TOWN PUBLIC TASTING
9 June – Cape Town Convention Centre
Taste 90 of South Africa’s top wines as judged in the recent Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show in an informal showcase environment. In 2011 the show celebrates a decade of bringing the country’s best to wine consumers. Tel 011 482 5936; alex@outsorceress.co.za; www.winemag.co.za
THE SQUARE GOURMET WINE DINNERS
10 and 24 June – Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Claremont, Cape Town
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s series of gourmet wine dinners, hosted at The Square restaurant, this month features Tierhoek (10 June) and Stellakaya (24 June). Reservations are essential. Tel 021 657 4500; eat@vineyard.co.za; www.vineyard.co.za
OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW JOHANNESBURG PUBLIC TASTING
10 June – Sandton Sun, Sandton
Taste 90 of South Africa’s top wines as judged in the recent Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show in an informal showcase environment. In 2011 the show celebrates a decade of bringing the country’s best to wine consumers. Tel 011 482 5936; alex@outsorceress.co.za; www.winemag.co.za
COOK FRANSCHHOEK
10-12 June – Franschhoek
Well-known establishments will offer a range of themed activities, focused on bread-making, sushi, truffles and appreciating the art of pairing food and wine, or learn how to decorate a dinner table. Tel 021 876 2861; www.franschhoek.org.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
11 June – Kingfisher Suite, Fancourt Conference Centre, George
A one-day fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa – for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
11 June – Delheim, Stellenbosch
A one-day fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa – for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
SOCIETI BISTRO TOUR THROUGH ITALY 2011
1-30 June – Societi Bistro, Cape Town
Societi Bistro’s Tour through Italy will bring the best of the i prodotti alimentari di Italiato to Cape Town over 19 weeks as it serves a series of regionally inspired menus – a different region for each week – paired with 19 exceptional wines from local estates. Tel 021 424 2100; www.societi.co.za
ABSA CALITZDORP PORT & WINE FESTIVAL
16-18 June – Calitzdorp
Taste some of SA’s best Ports and get involved in other fun activities in the great outdoors or visit Calitzdorp’s many historical sites. Tel 044 213 3137; www.portwinefestival.co.za
WINTER WINE FESTIVAL 2011
23-25 June – High Street Shopping Village, Bellville, Cape Town
An intimate, cosy event with limited attendance. Enjoy tastings from around 45 wineries and snack on goodies from 20 food and confectionary exhibitors. Tel 021 981 0216; cobie@cvomarketing.co.za
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
29 June – Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek
A one-day fun and exciting introduction to wines of South Africa – for everyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject. susan@capewineacademy.co.za; www.capewineacademy.co.za
WINE AND FOOD SHOW
30 June – 2 July – Vanderbijlpark Johannesburg
R60 per person per day for tasting of over 200 wines.
Contact Aquadome 016 982 8175
