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Barrels & Beards Festival at Botriver is - 23rd April, 2022! An evening of fabulous wine, fabulous people, fabulous food...
Barrels & Beards festival is on Saturday 23rd April 2022. An evening of fabulous wine, fabulous people, fabulous food and let’s just say, memorable entertainment. We are excited, and hope you are to! - click to our Facebook page for more info
Barrels and Beards Festival Botriver 2019, near Hermanus, South Africa
2019 - 13th April
Some nine years ago the wonderfully eclectic bunch of very talented Bot River Winemakers challenged each other to grow the most luxuriant beard during harvest. The Shave Off on the 1st February marks the start of harvest each year as well as the start of a new beard. The grape harvest waits for no-one - when the fruit is ripe, it must be picked and taken to the cellar. There is little time for sleep and even less for time-consuming activities like shaving – this must take a back seat too, so beards in the vineyards and cellar are not unusual at this time of year.
At the end of harvest the now well-bearded winemakers arrive at the annual Beard Parade – a talent show contest based on beards and bulldust, of inconsequence and almighty mirth. This is an opportunity for the public to taste new vintage wines straight from the barrel as well as special release wines and also to meet the winemakers, make new friends, party and do some good in the process.
The occasion centres around the auction: the sale of truly special Bot River wines. The auction benefits various school-level educational projects in the region.
This is followed by a dinner known as the Botriviera feast!
Bot River lies a mere one hour's drive up the N2 highway from Cape Town. A perfect getaway, the region has long been known for its wine pioneers and Mavericks. There are 13 wine farms, most of them family-owned and run, producing world-class wines.
To be held at - Wildekrans Winery, Botriver
Purchase tickets - HERE
Some nine years ago the wonderfully eclectic bunch of very talented Bot River Winemakers challenged each other to grow the most luxuriant beard during harvest. The Shave Off on the 1st February marks the start of harvest each year as well as the start of a new beard. The grape harvest waits for no-one - when the fruit is ripe, it must be picked and taken to the cellar. There is little time for sleep and even less for time-consuming activities like shaving – this must take a back seat too, so beards in the vineyards and cellar are not unusual at this time of year.
At the end of harvest the now well-bearded winemakers arrive at the annual Beard Parade – a talent show contest based on beards and bulldust, of inconsequence and almighty mirth. This is an opportunity for the public to taste new vintage wines straight from the barrel as well as special release wines and also to meet the winemakers, make new friends, party and do some good in the process.
The occasion centres around the auction: the sale of truly special Bot River wines. The auction benefits various school-level educational projects in the region.
This is followed by a dinner known as the Botriviera feast!
Bot River lies a mere one hour's drive up the N2 highway from Cape Town. A perfect getaway, the region has long been known for its wine pioneers and Mavericks. There are 13 wine farms, most of them family-owned and run, producing world-class wines.
To be held at - Wildekrans Winery, Botriver
Purchase tickets - HERE
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Botriver 2018 Barrels and Beards Festival
Bot River Spring Weekend 2018
1st and 2nd September 2018
Seize the bull by the horns and head for the Overberg
The bull takes center stage for this year’s Bot River Spring Weekend festivities hosted on 1 and 2 September by the region’s fun-loving and fancy-free wineries.
Food, wine, music and entertainment – for kiddies too – will be a-plenty at the event taking place on the first official weekend of Spring. But, wait! There’s plenty more happening around the Overberg hamlet’s famous, bull-tide bash.
Buy tickets:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
Botrivierians go to the city to show off Best of Bot River: 29th August 18:00 venue: La Tête Restaurant
For a faBULLous foretaste of what to expect in your glass at this year’s Bot River Spring Weekend, join the clan of amicable winemakers who will descend on Cape Town on Wednesday, 29 August to share their latest cellar gems with enthusiasts. This once-off public tasting will take place at La Tête Restaurant, 17 Bree Street from 18h00 to 21h00. Tickets are limited to 150 seats and cost R200 per person and include a glass, wine tasting and some decadent pairings from the kitchen.
Tickets are available here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
Bot Bull Goose Race: Saturday 1st September 2018 , 10:00am Start point: Botrivier Hotel
This doesn’t however involve running with bovids of any kind. Rather, the highlight of highlights Bull Race takes the form of a scavenger hunt for grown-ups. Hosted by the Gallivanting Goose, participants are required to complete challenges prompted by a mobile phone app. This is your chance to learn more about Bot River and win cool prizes too. The game is limited to 40 people only, so rush to book forthwith!
You’ll also have to navigate the rest of your schedule with care if you’re to get to all else that catches your eye that weekend. No bulls in china shops can succeed!
Prizes : 1st team winners: a mixed case of 6 Bot River Wine for 6 months 2nd team winners: mixed case of 12 bottles of wine 3rd team winners: mixed case of 6 bottles of wine
Tickets available here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
1st and 2nd September 2018
Seize the bull by the horns and head for the Overberg
The bull takes center stage for this year’s Bot River Spring Weekend festivities hosted on 1 and 2 September by the region’s fun-loving and fancy-free wineries.
Food, wine, music and entertainment – for kiddies too – will be a-plenty at the event taking place on the first official weekend of Spring. But, wait! There’s plenty more happening around the Overberg hamlet’s famous, bull-tide bash.
Buy tickets:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
Botrivierians go to the city to show off Best of Bot River: 29th August 18:00 venue: La Tête Restaurant
For a faBULLous foretaste of what to expect in your glass at this year’s Bot River Spring Weekend, join the clan of amicable winemakers who will descend on Cape Town on Wednesday, 29 August to share their latest cellar gems with enthusiasts. This once-off public tasting will take place at La Tête Restaurant, 17 Bree Street from 18h00 to 21h00. Tickets are limited to 150 seats and cost R200 per person and include a glass, wine tasting and some decadent pairings from the kitchen.
Tickets are available here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
Bot Bull Goose Race: Saturday 1st September 2018 , 10:00am Start point: Botrivier Hotel
This doesn’t however involve running with bovids of any kind. Rather, the highlight of highlights Bull Race takes the form of a scavenger hunt for grown-ups. Hosted by the Gallivanting Goose, participants are required to complete challenges prompted by a mobile phone app. This is your chance to learn more about Bot River and win cool prizes too. The game is limited to 40 people only, so rush to book forthwith!
You’ll also have to navigate the rest of your schedule with care if you’re to get to all else that catches your eye that weekend. No bulls in china shops can succeed!
Prizes : 1st team winners: a mixed case of 6 Bot River Wine for 6 months 2nd team winners: mixed case of 12 bottles of wine 3rd team winners: mixed case of 6 bottles of wine
Tickets available here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/52477-bot-river-spring-weekend-2018/#/
Botriver winemakers Barrels Beards Festival 21st April 2018
2018 - Barrels and Beards Festival, Botriver - 21st April 2018
Bot River Barrels & Beards tackles bull by horns for charity - Demand soared to R175,000 at 2018 ‘Best of Bot’ charity auction.
A mob of beastly bearded Bot River winemakers grabbed the proverbial bull by the horns, when its annual Barrels & Beards showcase took centre stage in the Overberg wine hamlet, all in aid of charity.
This year the social shindig went down at Wildekrans Wine Estate, where they paid tribute to the bull in the Bot River Wine Route logo and incorporated the Taurean theme in every aspect of the preparations. The whole shebang was an invitation to a cool crowd to let their hair down; celebrate the end of the grape harvest with local winemakers in one festive location; feast on local fare and stellar wines, and do some good in the process.
Each year the Bot River Barrels & Beards, fuelled by an energetic spirit of originality, promotes the small region’s outstanding wine and maverick character and puts the stubble that accumulates on winemaker chins during harvest to good use. The 2018 event topped its predecessors with increased sponsorship from premier wine closure company Amorim Cork.
Activities centred around three highlights: the winemakers’ hilarious Harvest Beard Parade, which included popular drive-time radio host John Maytham and former supermodel Josie Borain among the panel of dour and determined judges in search of the Best Bot Beard; the so-called “Cut the Bull” Primal Feast of fresh and fabulous local produce; and, the charity fundraiser Best of Bot Auction.
“Of course there was no actual el-toro running in the Pamplonic sense nor were any bulls harmed during our Baard-Paartie, we only had good, ahem clean fun,” chuckles Melissa Nelsen, the bubbly personality behind Genevieve MCC.
The ‘clean’ bit only came after the Best Bot Beard was crowned – an annual contest of great inconsequence and almighty mirth when the winemakers’ self-imposed shaving ban during harvest finally ends for the feast to set in. This year’s winner was Kobie Viljoen of Villion Wines who flaunted his infuriating mutton chops in Fa-bull-ous fashion.
“Along with the well-cultivated facial hair, this year’s line-up had everything - stand-up comedy, fancy-dress, introspective drama and, as usual, some energetic musical showmanship. Each act brought an element of inspired originality, so it was difficult to select one. But at the end of the day, Kobie Viljoen’s natty dress and fleet-footed dance-moves stole the show. He was a worthy winner of the first Amorim Cork Bull Trophy, designed by Laurie Wiid of Wiid Design for Barrels & Beards. He looked so proud holding that trophy I am sure he is not going to give the title away easily next year,” says Amorim Cork MD and Barrels & Beards sponsor Joaquim Sá.
“Botriver Barrels and Beards was another tremendous success this year and remains one of the most spirited and unique events in the Cape winelands. Besides the entertainment and the chance to experience the region’s brilliant wines, the money raised for charity makes it an annual occasion Amorim is proud to be associated with.”
The true heart of this hairy affair really centres around the Best of Bot Auction which presents guests the opportunity to nod, wink and wave their way to a slice of Bot River heaven and experience the little town and its gees (spirit) beyond the event itself. This year’s lots incorporated wine tastings of a privileged kind: with owners and winemakers themselves; delicious and extravagant meals, and idyllic sleep-overs.
Some of the desirable items that went under the hammer included a Platter’s five-star wine and one of only six ever produced: a 5-litre bottle of Beaumont Wines Hope Marguerite 2016. The chance to be “wined and dined” by Luddite Wines’ incomparable winemaker Niels Verburg - in his Blue Bulls Barrels & Beards outfit nogal!. And a whole Overberg lamb from none other than 2016 Western Cape Farmer of the Year Josias le Roux, of local Langhoogte farm.
The auction supports various school-level educational projects in the region and this year a whopping R175 000 was raised to benefit the Bot River Education Foundation (BEF) in assisting promising local high school students to gain entry to university.
The evening ended with an awe-inspiring Nose to Tail dinner by Wildekrans’ forage fundi and chef, Greg Henderson, who is known for roaming the local pastures to offer guests an indigenous dining experience. His products are foraged and sourced from local artisans and farmers within a 100km radius of the restaurant and culinary highlights of the evening included Cape Malay curried tripe; Milk Stout braised oxtail; coffee-blackened sirloin; fynbos boerewors, putu-pap poppers and beef lard hassle-back potatoes. The ice cream bar with beef tallow ice creams also went down a (sweet) treat.
The 2018 Bot River Barrels & Beards featured an all-star cast from: Anysbos, goat farmers with a weakness for wine; Arcangeli, a wine producer with a wild Italian heart; Barton, whose Blue Crane logo reflects its eco-farm approach; Beaumont Family Wines, home to the region’s oldest wine cellar; Eerste Hoop; Gabriëlskloof, the courtyard on a koppie; Genevieve MCC, a uniquely Bot River bubbly; Goedvertrouw Wine Estate, the intimate gem of energetic, teetotaller winemaker Elrida Pillmann; Luddite Wines, champion for dry-land farming; Maremmana Estate, a blend of great wine and an idyllic farm lifestyle; Momento; Paardenkloof Estate, the single vineyard-single variety winery; Rivendell Estate, a blend of Austrian and South African wine tradition; Thorne & Daughters, simple wines with a modern edge; and, Villion Family Wines, a wine producer “tempting fate with faith”.
For more information on the Bot River Wine Route and its unique characters visit www.botriverwines.com or follow them on social media Bot River Wines
Bot River Barrels & Beards tackles bull by horns for charity - Demand soared to R175,000 at 2018 ‘Best of Bot’ charity auction.
A mob of beastly bearded Bot River winemakers grabbed the proverbial bull by the horns, when its annual Barrels & Beards showcase took centre stage in the Overberg wine hamlet, all in aid of charity.
This year the social shindig went down at Wildekrans Wine Estate, where they paid tribute to the bull in the Bot River Wine Route logo and incorporated the Taurean theme in every aspect of the preparations. The whole shebang was an invitation to a cool crowd to let their hair down; celebrate the end of the grape harvest with local winemakers in one festive location; feast on local fare and stellar wines, and do some good in the process.
Each year the Bot River Barrels & Beards, fuelled by an energetic spirit of originality, promotes the small region’s outstanding wine and maverick character and puts the stubble that accumulates on winemaker chins during harvest to good use. The 2018 event topped its predecessors with increased sponsorship from premier wine closure company Amorim Cork.
Activities centred around three highlights: the winemakers’ hilarious Harvest Beard Parade, which included popular drive-time radio host John Maytham and former supermodel Josie Borain among the panel of dour and determined judges in search of the Best Bot Beard; the so-called “Cut the Bull” Primal Feast of fresh and fabulous local produce; and, the charity fundraiser Best of Bot Auction.
“Of course there was no actual el-toro running in the Pamplonic sense nor were any bulls harmed during our Baard-Paartie, we only had good, ahem clean fun,” chuckles Melissa Nelsen, the bubbly personality behind Genevieve MCC.
The ‘clean’ bit only came after the Best Bot Beard was crowned – an annual contest of great inconsequence and almighty mirth when the winemakers’ self-imposed shaving ban during harvest finally ends for the feast to set in. This year’s winner was Kobie Viljoen of Villion Wines who flaunted his infuriating mutton chops in Fa-bull-ous fashion.
“Along with the well-cultivated facial hair, this year’s line-up had everything - stand-up comedy, fancy-dress, introspective drama and, as usual, some energetic musical showmanship. Each act brought an element of inspired originality, so it was difficult to select one. But at the end of the day, Kobie Viljoen’s natty dress and fleet-footed dance-moves stole the show. He was a worthy winner of the first Amorim Cork Bull Trophy, designed by Laurie Wiid of Wiid Design for Barrels & Beards. He looked so proud holding that trophy I am sure he is not going to give the title away easily next year,” says Amorim Cork MD and Barrels & Beards sponsor Joaquim Sá.
“Botriver Barrels and Beards was another tremendous success this year and remains one of the most spirited and unique events in the Cape winelands. Besides the entertainment and the chance to experience the region’s brilliant wines, the money raised for charity makes it an annual occasion Amorim is proud to be associated with.”
The true heart of this hairy affair really centres around the Best of Bot Auction which presents guests the opportunity to nod, wink and wave their way to a slice of Bot River heaven and experience the little town and its gees (spirit) beyond the event itself. This year’s lots incorporated wine tastings of a privileged kind: with owners and winemakers themselves; delicious and extravagant meals, and idyllic sleep-overs.
Some of the desirable items that went under the hammer included a Platter’s five-star wine and one of only six ever produced: a 5-litre bottle of Beaumont Wines Hope Marguerite 2016. The chance to be “wined and dined” by Luddite Wines’ incomparable winemaker Niels Verburg - in his Blue Bulls Barrels & Beards outfit nogal!. And a whole Overberg lamb from none other than 2016 Western Cape Farmer of the Year Josias le Roux, of local Langhoogte farm.
The auction supports various school-level educational projects in the region and this year a whopping R175 000 was raised to benefit the Bot River Education Foundation (BEF) in assisting promising local high school students to gain entry to university.
The evening ended with an awe-inspiring Nose to Tail dinner by Wildekrans’ forage fundi and chef, Greg Henderson, who is known for roaming the local pastures to offer guests an indigenous dining experience. His products are foraged and sourced from local artisans and farmers within a 100km radius of the restaurant and culinary highlights of the evening included Cape Malay curried tripe; Milk Stout braised oxtail; coffee-blackened sirloin; fynbos boerewors, putu-pap poppers and beef lard hassle-back potatoes. The ice cream bar with beef tallow ice creams also went down a (sweet) treat.
The 2018 Bot River Barrels & Beards featured an all-star cast from: Anysbos, goat farmers with a weakness for wine; Arcangeli, a wine producer with a wild Italian heart; Barton, whose Blue Crane logo reflects its eco-farm approach; Beaumont Family Wines, home to the region’s oldest wine cellar; Eerste Hoop; Gabriëlskloof, the courtyard on a koppie; Genevieve MCC, a uniquely Bot River bubbly; Goedvertrouw Wine Estate, the intimate gem of energetic, teetotaller winemaker Elrida Pillmann; Luddite Wines, champion for dry-land farming; Maremmana Estate, a blend of great wine and an idyllic farm lifestyle; Momento; Paardenkloof Estate, the single vineyard-single variety winery; Rivendell Estate, a blend of Austrian and South African wine tradition; Thorne & Daughters, simple wines with a modern edge; and, Villion Family Wines, a wine producer “tempting fate with faith”.
For more information on the Bot River Wine Route and its unique characters visit www.botriverwines.com or follow them on social media Bot River Wines
Botriver Spring Wine Festival 2017
Botriver Wineries presents - Botriver Spring Weekend over the Rainbow - 1st to 3rd SEPT, 2017
Follow the rainbow for fanciful farm hopping and pantry shopping
Let the bluebird of happiness lead you over the rainbow when the annual Spring Weekend comes to the pretty little village of Bot River on 1-3 September and a kaleidoscope of exciting wine, food and genuine, country-style fun explodes.
Just like the rainbow-theme it has adopted this year, the people of this Overberg town have lined up a dazzling spectrum of activities and fun that showcase the best of the region. In celebration of the awakening of nature in all its forms, all the participating wine farms will throw open their doors for visitors to taste their cellar gems and unique local produce through convivial farm hopping and pantry shopping.
“The wineries of Bot River are truly a weloming community and the Spring Weekend is one of our favourite occasions to showcase our farms and the riches to be found on them,” says Melissa Nelsen of Genevieve MCC.
“This is what makes Bot River a real rainbow village, a place we’re proud to call our home. And this is what our Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend is all about. It’s a celebration of the diversity of our village in all its magnificent colour and swag.”
The tone for the jam-packed weekend programme will be set at the Best of Bot Wines exclusive dinner on Friday, 1 September. The event stars Forage restaurant executive chef Gregory Henderson, renowned for roaming local pastures in search of ingredients for his indigenous dining experiences; Higgo Jacobs, head of the SA Association of Sommeliers, and fellow sommelier Ewan Mackenzie. Together they will present an expert food and wine pairing showcase, which offers the perfect context leading into the weekend. It takes place at Wildekrans Wine Estate. Tickets are R850pp, must be purchased through Quicket (details below), and include a Spring Weekend pass.
Then, on Saturday and Sunday, Bot River’s participating wineries will turn on the charm, each representing a colour of the rainbow. They include newcomer to the Bot River wine family, Arcangeli Family Vineyards; Barton Vineyards; Villion Wines; Luddite Wines; Genevieve MCC; Beaumont Family Wines; Gabrielskloof Wine Estate; Rivendell Estate & Vineyards; Paardenkloof Estate; and, Maremmana Estate.
Why be a shrinking violet if you can unleash your inner Italian at the new Arcangeli Wines where a BARolo wine bar with an Italian-South African twist is on offer? Violet is of course, Arcangeli’s part in this rainbow theme as it presents a rare food and wine experience.
It’s orange for the vines at Barton Wines, which dishes up a smorgasbord of fun from burgers to paintball, wine blending to tractor rides. Enter the wine blending competition and stand a chance to win a two-night stay in one of the Barton Villas.
Wildekrans goes pretty in pink for the whole weekend, serving up its MCC Brut Rosé as you enter its gates. Enjoy a light meal at the wine tasting room or something more formal at Forage; bring the kids for tractor rides and the jungle gym too.
Villion Family Wines waves a big red flag for spring this year, hailing the season as nature’s way of declaring: let’s party! Book your table and don’t forget your comfortable shoes for the Spit & Skoffel dinner dance on 2 September from 19:30. There will be Overberg lamb on the spit, complimentary wines per table and a wine bar too. The event takes place at the Afdaksrivier Nursery and tickets for the three-course dinner, wines and dance are only R385pp.
Villion’s wines can be tasted throughout the weekend at the nursery too, where there’s a large garden, sandpit and jumping castle for children and a coffee shop.
Silver is the colour for Luddite – a colour fitting of sterling wines and sublime experience awaiting visitors to the farm during the festival. In addition to latest vintage releases on offer, including the alluring Saboteur White 2017, there will be the extraordinary food truck run by Jason from the eponymous Cape Town bakery.
Beaumont Family Wines lays claim to blue. Think little flowers and azure skies – and how you’ll feel if you fail to book for the special vertical tasting of the Hope Marguerite, a benchmark South African Chenin blanc. Have kids? Don’t worry: there’s a child minder on duty for the whole weekend, catered lunch and daily activities.
Genevieve MCC will be decked out in a celebratory turquoise to present breakfast with bubbles at its new home – Klein Botrivier Farm on the Karwyderskraal Road. Grub’s up at 09:00 to 11:30, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are R200; booking is essential and should be made through Quicket or at [email protected]. You can also pop in for a tasting; learn to sabrage a bottle like a cavalry rider; and, linger longer with cheese and charcuterie platters.
Mellow yellow is the colour of Gabriëlskloof Estate, a stunning, family-friendly destination surrounded by wheat and canola fields for most of the year. The restaurant menu will be inspired by spices and heritage cooking with mielies, curried fish, bobotie and the like. For something lighter, try the tasting room’s new Mzansi Tapas Taster platters at R250/couple which comes with 4 estate wines to taste. Kids under 12 eat for free from the kiddies menu.
For Rivendell Estate & Vineyards, there’s the shimmer of gold, the promise of royal experience. Settle in for a long lunch and wall-to-ceiling views of the vineyards and mountains, to enjoy its special wine and canapé tasting plate in the spirit of spring.
The essence of the season is reflected in green – the colour for Paardenkloof Ecology Lifestyle Farm. Enjoy wine tasting and a festival of fynbos in its Garden Restaurant and farm market. Attend a talk on landscaping with fynbos, each day at 09:00; and, order a picnic basket for lunch. Bring the children and their gumboots to explore the veggie patch, cuddle in the petting zoo or simply navigate the jungle gym. Then, wrap up each day from 17:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an evening of live jazz, pizza and sundowners: tickets are R180pp and must be booked by contacting [email protected] or 079 504 3593.
Sundowners will also be served up at Maremmana Polo Estate, where you can relax with a drink and a boerewors roll as all the rainbow colours recede from the sky. The rainbow bar opens on Saturday evening from 17:00 to 19:30.
Tickets for the 2017 Bot River Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend cost R100 per person and can be purchased, along with tickets to individual events, at www.quicket.co.za unless specified otherwise. The weekend pass includes an armband and wine glass, which you may collect at the Bot River tourism office. Quicket stations will also be at Beaumont, Gabriëlskloof, and Wildekrans on the weekend. Youngsters under 18 years may enter for free.
For accommodation options in the area visit: www.botriverwines.com.
For more information on the Bot River Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend 2017 contact Melissa Nelsen at cell: 083 302 6562 or email [email protected].
Let the bluebird of happiness lead you over the rainbow when the annual Spring Weekend comes to the pretty little village of Bot River on 1-3 September and a kaleidoscope of exciting wine, food and genuine, country-style fun explodes.
Just like the rainbow-theme it has adopted this year, the people of this Overberg town have lined up a dazzling spectrum of activities and fun that showcase the best of the region. In celebration of the awakening of nature in all its forms, all the participating wine farms will throw open their doors for visitors to taste their cellar gems and unique local produce through convivial farm hopping and pantry shopping.
“The wineries of Bot River are truly a weloming community and the Spring Weekend is one of our favourite occasions to showcase our farms and the riches to be found on them,” says Melissa Nelsen of Genevieve MCC.
“This is what makes Bot River a real rainbow village, a place we’re proud to call our home. And this is what our Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend is all about. It’s a celebration of the diversity of our village in all its magnificent colour and swag.”
The tone for the jam-packed weekend programme will be set at the Best of Bot Wines exclusive dinner on Friday, 1 September. The event stars Forage restaurant executive chef Gregory Henderson, renowned for roaming local pastures in search of ingredients for his indigenous dining experiences; Higgo Jacobs, head of the SA Association of Sommeliers, and fellow sommelier Ewan Mackenzie. Together they will present an expert food and wine pairing showcase, which offers the perfect context leading into the weekend. It takes place at Wildekrans Wine Estate. Tickets are R850pp, must be purchased through Quicket (details below), and include a Spring Weekend pass.
Then, on Saturday and Sunday, Bot River’s participating wineries will turn on the charm, each representing a colour of the rainbow. They include newcomer to the Bot River wine family, Arcangeli Family Vineyards; Barton Vineyards; Villion Wines; Luddite Wines; Genevieve MCC; Beaumont Family Wines; Gabrielskloof Wine Estate; Rivendell Estate & Vineyards; Paardenkloof Estate; and, Maremmana Estate.
Why be a shrinking violet if you can unleash your inner Italian at the new Arcangeli Wines where a BARolo wine bar with an Italian-South African twist is on offer? Violet is of course, Arcangeli’s part in this rainbow theme as it presents a rare food and wine experience.
It’s orange for the vines at Barton Wines, which dishes up a smorgasbord of fun from burgers to paintball, wine blending to tractor rides. Enter the wine blending competition and stand a chance to win a two-night stay in one of the Barton Villas.
Wildekrans goes pretty in pink for the whole weekend, serving up its MCC Brut Rosé as you enter its gates. Enjoy a light meal at the wine tasting room or something more formal at Forage; bring the kids for tractor rides and the jungle gym too.
Villion Family Wines waves a big red flag for spring this year, hailing the season as nature’s way of declaring: let’s party! Book your table and don’t forget your comfortable shoes for the Spit & Skoffel dinner dance on 2 September from 19:30. There will be Overberg lamb on the spit, complimentary wines per table and a wine bar too. The event takes place at the Afdaksrivier Nursery and tickets for the three-course dinner, wines and dance are only R385pp.
Villion’s wines can be tasted throughout the weekend at the nursery too, where there’s a large garden, sandpit and jumping castle for children and a coffee shop.
Silver is the colour for Luddite – a colour fitting of sterling wines and sublime experience awaiting visitors to the farm during the festival. In addition to latest vintage releases on offer, including the alluring Saboteur White 2017, there will be the extraordinary food truck run by Jason from the eponymous Cape Town bakery.
Beaumont Family Wines lays claim to blue. Think little flowers and azure skies – and how you’ll feel if you fail to book for the special vertical tasting of the Hope Marguerite, a benchmark South African Chenin blanc. Have kids? Don’t worry: there’s a child minder on duty for the whole weekend, catered lunch and daily activities.
Genevieve MCC will be decked out in a celebratory turquoise to present breakfast with bubbles at its new home – Klein Botrivier Farm on the Karwyderskraal Road. Grub’s up at 09:00 to 11:30, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are R200; booking is essential and should be made through Quicket or at [email protected]. You can also pop in for a tasting; learn to sabrage a bottle like a cavalry rider; and, linger longer with cheese and charcuterie platters.
Mellow yellow is the colour of Gabriëlskloof Estate, a stunning, family-friendly destination surrounded by wheat and canola fields for most of the year. The restaurant menu will be inspired by spices and heritage cooking with mielies, curried fish, bobotie and the like. For something lighter, try the tasting room’s new Mzansi Tapas Taster platters at R250/couple which comes with 4 estate wines to taste. Kids under 12 eat for free from the kiddies menu.
For Rivendell Estate & Vineyards, there’s the shimmer of gold, the promise of royal experience. Settle in for a long lunch and wall-to-ceiling views of the vineyards and mountains, to enjoy its special wine and canapé tasting plate in the spirit of spring.
The essence of the season is reflected in green – the colour for Paardenkloof Ecology Lifestyle Farm. Enjoy wine tasting and a festival of fynbos in its Garden Restaurant and farm market. Attend a talk on landscaping with fynbos, each day at 09:00; and, order a picnic basket for lunch. Bring the children and their gumboots to explore the veggie patch, cuddle in the petting zoo or simply navigate the jungle gym. Then, wrap up each day from 17:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an evening of live jazz, pizza and sundowners: tickets are R180pp and must be booked by contacting [email protected] or 079 504 3593.
Sundowners will also be served up at Maremmana Polo Estate, where you can relax with a drink and a boerewors roll as all the rainbow colours recede from the sky. The rainbow bar opens on Saturday evening from 17:00 to 19:30.
Tickets for the 2017 Bot River Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend cost R100 per person and can be purchased, along with tickets to individual events, at www.quicket.co.za unless specified otherwise. The weekend pass includes an armband and wine glass, which you may collect at the Bot River tourism office. Quicket stations will also be at Beaumont, Gabriëlskloof, and Wildekrans on the weekend. Youngsters under 18 years may enter for free.
For accommodation options in the area visit: www.botriverwines.com.
For more information on the Bot River Over the Rainbow Spring Weekend 2017 contact Melissa Nelsen at cell: 083 302 6562 or email [email protected].
Barrels & Beards Harvest Celebration & Wine Festival, Botriver
Botriver Barrel and Beards Festival Saturday 22nd April, 2017
Botriver Barrels and Beards Wine Festival 16th April 2016
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Barrels and Beards Wine Festival, Botriver 2016
The wineries of Bot River invite you to join them for their fifth annual Barrels & Beards Harvest Celebration from 15 to 16 April. The 2016 vintage is in full swing, leaving not a spare minute in the day of a Bot River winemaker for trivial things like personal grooming. About six years ago, Niels Verburg of Luddite decided to fully embrace this spin-off of harvest-time, and challenged his winemaking compadres to a bit of a beard-off. It was so ridiculous that the rest of the Botriviera took to it like olives to a martini, and here we are today. Enthusiasts are invited to delight and indulge in a weekend filled with beautiful wines, badly behaved beards and bona-fide bountifulness when we celebrate the 2016 Harvest. Cellars to take part in the 2016 celebration include Barton Vineyards, Beaumont Wines, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve MCC, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Momento, Thorne and Daughters, Rivendell, Villion and Wildekrans - http://www.botriverwines.com/barrels-beards-harvest-celebration-2016/ Summary of costs, times and info: Weekend warm-up at Honingklip: Friday 15 April, 18h00 at R180 per person – includes artisanal “beer from a barrel” and home-made pork sausages. Best of Bot River Tasting: Saturday 16 April, 10h30 at R350 per person – includes prestigious tasting and light lunch. Bot River Barrels & Beards Harvest Celebration: Saturday 16 April, 17h00 at R450 per person – includes a glass, barrel and older vintage tastings, dinner and the Beard Parade. There is very limited seating available for all three events, so be sure to book yours as soon as you can! For more information contact Nicolene at [email protected] or go to https://www.quicket.co.za/events/14446-barrels-beards-harvest-celebration-2016/#/ |
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Bot River Barrels & Beards - 17th & 18th April 2015 – a harvest celebration with a difference
Where Big beards, Bountiful tables and Beautiful wines set the tone Delight in a weekend filled with bold wines, raging beards and genuine hospitality when the wine community of Bot River in the Overberg celebrates their harvest with a trio of unique events, culminating with their signature Barrels & Beards showdown on Saturday, 18 April 2015. Your expedition into the laager of this winemaking clan kicks off with a laid-back, sunset session on the ‘stoep’ of the legendary Bot River Hotel on Friday evening, 17 April. One can ease into the weekend a la Bot River style and mingle with the locals over a few beers, and then amble over to the rustic Shuntin’ Shed for wood-fired pizzas ‘on the tracks’. The winemakers will be there in their bearded glory, so be sure to grab a seat next to one to find out what makes Bot River tick. Saturday morning, 18 April, tempts the more serious winos and cellar buffs to attend a Best of Bot River Tasting at Luddite Wines, owned by affable winemakers Niels and Penny Verburg. During this enlightening tasting, a selection of terroir-driven Bot River wines will be ‘blind tasted’ against international wines of the highest standards ranging from rare Rhône vintages to New World gems. The weekend concludes with the ever-popular Bot River Barrels & Beards post-harvest celebration when the winemakers’ self-imposed shaving ban (which starts on 1 February 2015 and lasts throughout the entire harvesting period) ends on a high and hairy note at the family-run Beaumont Estate on Saturday evening, 18 April. At this annual celebration of good food, wine and company the winemakers flaunt their facial fur and wacky whiskers during an amusing ‘beard parade’ when the boldest beard in Bot River is crowned by esteemed judges – who take their job very seriously. A new addition to this year’s hairy hullabaloo will be the launch of an exclusive Bot River Auction Reserve 2013 wine, which will be auctioned off on the evening. For one night only, guests will have the opportunity to get their hands on this premium red blend, made with only the finest grapes from the Bot River area, with proceeds going towards paying for an extra teacher for Bot River Primary School. Only 100 magnums and 300 750ml bottles will be produced to go under the hammer. Besides a chance to get your piece of this Limited Release action, the Bot River Barrels & Beards 2015 party includes complimentary barrel tastings of the latest wines, a hearty farm-to-fork dinner and music entertainment led by a lively marimba band. Wines will be on sale on the evening. Cellars to take part in the Bot River weekend include the likes of Barton, Beaumont Wines, Benguela Cove, Eerstehoop, Feiteiras, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve MCC, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Rivendell and Wildekrans. Bot River, a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town, has long been a haven for wine industry pioneers and mavericks, with 13 wine farms (most of them family-run) producing world class wines. This quaint 10 km enclave is known for its conservation initiatives, a ‘chilled’ approach to life and honest, hands-on wine-making methods. More details: Drinks at the Bot River Hotel: Friday, 17April, 18h00 (all welcome) Best of Bot River Tasting: Saturday, 18 April, 11h00 (booking compulsory) Bot River Barrels & Beards showdown: Saturday, 18 April, 17h00 (booking compulsory) Tickets are (very) limited, so be quick! Send an email to [email protected] |
Barrels & Beards Festival, Botriver
Barrels & Beards Festival - Botriver 2014
Call it hairy or somewhat scary, but for the close-knit winemaking community of Bot River in the Overberg, its annual grape harvest comes with a self-imposed shaving ban throughout this strenuous period. This year the luxuriant growth of post-harvest facial fur and wacky whiskers will once again be revealed at its annual Barrels & Beards celebration on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
Now in its 3rd year, the ever-popular Bot River Barrels & Beards, one of the quirkiest wine events on the circuit, invites enthusiasts to share in the fruit of the winemakers’ labour and to have fun with the locals at the same time.
Themed ‘The Good Old Way’, the 2014 event features barrel tastings of the latest cool-climate, quality wines from this unspoilt Winelands pocket and a raging beard parade and ‘formal’ judging of the boldest beard in Bot River. Guests will also indulge in a terroir-to-table three-course dinner of unique tastes and produce from the area, accompanied by foot stomping entertainment by a lively marimba band and the ever-green boereorkes, Die Stoepsitters.
“By virtue of where Bot River is located, between Hemel en Aarde and Elgin, we always need to be a little different to get attention and so the Barrels & Beards was born. One can’t be too ‘fancy pants’ about wine. It is there to be enjoyed and what better way to celebrate the end of harvest and all the hard work that’s gone into it!” shares Penny Verburg of Luddite and Chair-person of the Bot River Wine Route.
Bot River, a mere 1 hour’s drive from Cape Town - or 30 mins from Hermanus - has long been a haven for wine industry pioneers and mavericks, with 13 wine farms (many of them family-run) producing world class wines. In addition this underrated, unpretentious 10 km enclave is also known for its conservation initiatives, a ‘chilled’ approach to life and honest, hands-on winemaking methods.
Cellars to take part in the 2014 hairy hullabaloo include the likes of Barton, Beaumont Wines, Eerstehoop, Feiteiras, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve MCC, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Rivendell and Wildekrans. Wines will be on sale on the evening.
Events sponsors include Wesgro and Amorim Cork, South Africa’s largest natural cork supplier and the best beard on the evening will win a kayak, golf bag or surfboard made from cork – depending on the winner’s choice.
“Bot River ranks amongst the most exciting Winelands destinations, having defiantly maintained our own distinct, laid-back identity. And we invite everyone to come and celebrate with our winemakers as we flaunt our whiskers and wines,” adds Sebastian.
Barrels & Beards 2014 takes place at The Old Shed at Anysbos Farm on the Swartrivier Road, Off the N2 and starts at 17.00pm. A shuttle service (departing from the Botrivier Hotel) will be available on the evening in support of responsible drinking.
Or for further afield transfers, please contact - Percy Tours & Transfers in Hermanus - 072-062-8500 - www.percytours.com
Seating is limited to 200 guests and if last year’s sell-out success is anything to go by, tickets will be flying fast so get yours today. Tickets cost R270 per person and include complimentary barrel tastings of the 2014 wines, a souvenir wine glass, dinner, music entertainment and real country hospitality.
For more information or to book your tickets contact Nicolene Heyns at [email protected] or call 082 852 6547.
If you want to extend your Bot River sojourn click on www.botriverwines.com for various accommodation offerings - courtesy of www.wine.co.za
Call it hairy or somewhat scary, but for the close-knit winemaking community of Bot River in the Overberg, its annual grape harvest comes with a self-imposed shaving ban throughout this strenuous period. This year the luxuriant growth of post-harvest facial fur and wacky whiskers will once again be revealed at its annual Barrels & Beards celebration on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
Now in its 3rd year, the ever-popular Bot River Barrels & Beards, one of the quirkiest wine events on the circuit, invites enthusiasts to share in the fruit of the winemakers’ labour and to have fun with the locals at the same time.
Themed ‘The Good Old Way’, the 2014 event features barrel tastings of the latest cool-climate, quality wines from this unspoilt Winelands pocket and a raging beard parade and ‘formal’ judging of the boldest beard in Bot River. Guests will also indulge in a terroir-to-table three-course dinner of unique tastes and produce from the area, accompanied by foot stomping entertainment by a lively marimba band and the ever-green boereorkes, Die Stoepsitters.
“By virtue of where Bot River is located, between Hemel en Aarde and Elgin, we always need to be a little different to get attention and so the Barrels & Beards was born. One can’t be too ‘fancy pants’ about wine. It is there to be enjoyed and what better way to celebrate the end of harvest and all the hard work that’s gone into it!” shares Penny Verburg of Luddite and Chair-person of the Bot River Wine Route.
Bot River, a mere 1 hour’s drive from Cape Town - or 30 mins from Hermanus - has long been a haven for wine industry pioneers and mavericks, with 13 wine farms (many of them family-run) producing world class wines. In addition this underrated, unpretentious 10 km enclave is also known for its conservation initiatives, a ‘chilled’ approach to life and honest, hands-on winemaking methods.
Cellars to take part in the 2014 hairy hullabaloo include the likes of Barton, Beaumont Wines, Eerstehoop, Feiteiras, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve MCC, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Rivendell and Wildekrans. Wines will be on sale on the evening.
Events sponsors include Wesgro and Amorim Cork, South Africa’s largest natural cork supplier and the best beard on the evening will win a kayak, golf bag or surfboard made from cork – depending on the winner’s choice.
“Bot River ranks amongst the most exciting Winelands destinations, having defiantly maintained our own distinct, laid-back identity. And we invite everyone to come and celebrate with our winemakers as we flaunt our whiskers and wines,” adds Sebastian.
Barrels & Beards 2014 takes place at The Old Shed at Anysbos Farm on the Swartrivier Road, Off the N2 and starts at 17.00pm. A shuttle service (departing from the Botrivier Hotel) will be available on the evening in support of responsible drinking.
Or for further afield transfers, please contact - Percy Tours & Transfers in Hermanus - 072-062-8500 - www.percytours.com
Seating is limited to 200 guests and if last year’s sell-out success is anything to go by, tickets will be flying fast so get yours today. Tickets cost R270 per person and include complimentary barrel tastings of the 2014 wines, a souvenir wine glass, dinner, music entertainment and real country hospitality.
For more information or to book your tickets contact Nicolene Heyns at [email protected] or call 082 852 6547.
If you want to extend your Bot River sojourn click on www.botriverwines.com for various accommodation offerings - courtesy of www.wine.co.za
Barrels and Beards Festival - Botrivier
Botriver Barrels and Beards Harvest Festival 2013
Botrivier sure does like its Festivals - as they celebrate the wild and wacky -
Barrels and Beards Wine Harvest Festival 2013
Bot River bares all at Barrels & Beards 2013 - on Saturday, 20th April 2013
The wine route’s best post-harvest beards and wines revealed
Wine beauties meet hairy beasts when the colourful wine community of Bot River sets the stage for its annual Barrels & Beards celebration to toast the local winemakers’ post-harvest looks and latest fruits of their labour on Saturday 20th April 2013
Barrels & Beards 2013 took place at The Old Shed at Anysbos Farm on the Swartrivier Road, Bot River at 17.00pm
Each year the laidback wine folk of this prized yet unspoilt Winelands pocket in the Overberg, follow a tradition of ‘no shaving or barber visits for the duration of the harvest season’, only to reveal their scruffy facades during a fun-filled ‘beard parade’. And this year’s event promises one big hairy hullabaloo.
Along with esteemed judges, guests will get to vote for the boldest beard in Bot River and sharing the spotlight with raging beards and monster mo’s will be the latest 2013 cellar gems to be sipped and savoured straight from the barrels.
“We only get one chance a year to make the best wines we can and we invite enthusiasts to come and rub shoulders with our winemakers as we flaunt our whiskers and wines,” shares winemaker Sebastian Beaumont of Beaumont Estate.
The quaint Bot River Wine Route is home to an eclectic bouquet of conservation-conscious wineries ranging from historic and time-honoured to ultra modern, state of the art cellars that are all committed to individualistic, quality-driven wines. Joining Beaumont at this joyous occasion will be -
Barton, Eerstehoop, Feiteiras, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Rivendell and Wildekrans
“At the Barrels & Beards evening we pay tribute to the pampering that went into our wines and not ourselves over the past few months,” adds bubbly beaut Melissa Nelsen, proprietor of Genevieve Cap Classique.
This exclusive evening includes a hearty ‘terroir to table’ potjiekos dinner of unique tastes and produce from the area, whilst cool-climate, top quality wines from more than eight local producers will be on sale. The ‘boereorkes’, Die Stoepsitters, will add sakkie-sakkie vibes to this homegrown affair.
A shuttle service will be available on the evening in support of responsible drinking.
If last year’s sell-out inaugural Barrels & Beards event is anything to go by, tickets will be flying fast so make sure you get hold of yours today. Tickets costs R250 per person and include a complimentary barrel tasting of the latest Bot River wines, a souvenir wine glass, dinner, music entertainment and real country hospitality.
For more information or to book your tickets contact Nicolene Heyns on 082 852 6547 / [email protected]
Seating is limited and no kids under 12 allowed.
Bot River is situated en route to Hermanus on the N2 – a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Issued by: Random Hat Communications
Contact: Leanne Sutherland
Tel: 021 849 8830 / 083 564 0876 / Email: [email protected]
On behalf of: Bot River Wine Route
Contact: Nicolene Heyns
Tel: 082 852 6547
Email: [email protected]
Check out their website for more info - HERE
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Barrels and Beards Wine Harvest Festival 2013
Bot River bares all at Barrels & Beards 2013 - on Saturday, 20th April 2013
The wine route’s best post-harvest beards and wines revealed
Wine beauties meet hairy beasts when the colourful wine community of Bot River sets the stage for its annual Barrels & Beards celebration to toast the local winemakers’ post-harvest looks and latest fruits of their labour on Saturday 20th April 2013
Barrels & Beards 2013 took place at The Old Shed at Anysbos Farm on the Swartrivier Road, Bot River at 17.00pm
Each year the laidback wine folk of this prized yet unspoilt Winelands pocket in the Overberg, follow a tradition of ‘no shaving or barber visits for the duration of the harvest season’, only to reveal their scruffy facades during a fun-filled ‘beard parade’. And this year’s event promises one big hairy hullabaloo.
Along with esteemed judges, guests will get to vote for the boldest beard in Bot River and sharing the spotlight with raging beards and monster mo’s will be the latest 2013 cellar gems to be sipped and savoured straight from the barrels.
“We only get one chance a year to make the best wines we can and we invite enthusiasts to come and rub shoulders with our winemakers as we flaunt our whiskers and wines,” shares winemaker Sebastian Beaumont of Beaumont Estate.
The quaint Bot River Wine Route is home to an eclectic bouquet of conservation-conscious wineries ranging from historic and time-honoured to ultra modern, state of the art cellars that are all committed to individualistic, quality-driven wines. Joining Beaumont at this joyous occasion will be -
Barton, Eerstehoop, Feiteiras, Gabriëlskloof, Genevieve, Goedvertrouw, Luddite, Maremanna, Rivendell and Wildekrans
“At the Barrels & Beards evening we pay tribute to the pampering that went into our wines and not ourselves over the past few months,” adds bubbly beaut Melissa Nelsen, proprietor of Genevieve Cap Classique.
This exclusive evening includes a hearty ‘terroir to table’ potjiekos dinner of unique tastes and produce from the area, whilst cool-climate, top quality wines from more than eight local producers will be on sale. The ‘boereorkes’, Die Stoepsitters, will add sakkie-sakkie vibes to this homegrown affair.
A shuttle service will be available on the evening in support of responsible drinking.
If last year’s sell-out inaugural Barrels & Beards event is anything to go by, tickets will be flying fast so make sure you get hold of yours today. Tickets costs R250 per person and include a complimentary barrel tasting of the latest Bot River wines, a souvenir wine glass, dinner, music entertainment and real country hospitality.
For more information or to book your tickets contact Nicolene Heyns on 082 852 6547 / [email protected]
Seating is limited and no kids under 12 allowed.
Bot River is situated en route to Hermanus on the N2 – a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Issued by: Random Hat Communications
Contact: Leanne Sutherland
Tel: 021 849 8830 / 083 564 0876 / Email: [email protected]
On behalf of: Bot River Wine Route
Contact: Nicolene Heyns
Tel: 082 852 6547
Email: [email protected]
Check out their website for more info - HERE
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Botrivier Wine Festival
Botrivier Wine Festival
Wineries of Botriver celebrate together! 9 – 11 September 2011 - A fabulous weekend celebrating the advent of Spring for wine lovers, nature lovers and families to get together for the good-time event of the year with gastronomy, tastings, entertaining activities , local artists and so much more.
Our line up this year kicks off with the Winemakers Selection on the 9th September 2011 to be held at Kol Kol Mountain Lodge, Bot River, tranquil with sweeping views of fynbos.
Winemakers will be showcasing their wines revealing unique perspective on vine-to-glass progression and the personality of Bot River terroir complemented by culinary delights.
Tickets cost R100. [email protected]
Throughout the weekend participating Wine Estates and restaurants will announce their involvement by placing pink barrels at their entrances. Entertainment varies from horse riding, fly fishing, wine and olive oil tastings and blending, sumptuous meals, live music, pottery and art exhibitions.
Entry Free. Saturday 10:00 -18:00 / Sunday 10:00 -15:00
Partygoers can shunt their cabooses over to the Bot River Station on Saturday 10th September for the Botriviera Spectacle. The theme is ‘carnival’, an excuse for guests to puff up their feathers and pimp their style for an evening of other-worldly and downright surreal entertainment. The party will be fuelled by DJ Charl who returns this year to rock the rails and steam up the venue. The loco-motion starts at 7 pm and the party will go on till late.
Tickets cost R100 and includes entry to the lucky draw and amazing giveaways.
Tickets available at Shuntin’ Shed
Bot River is only 1.15h Cape Town so whether one is visiting for a day or spending the weekend on one of the participating estates the Botriviera Spring Weekend provides an opportunity to discover and explore this fascinating area, meet the merry winemakers and enjoy their wines!
Join us and explore something out of the ordinary.
Please check out their website for loads more info - HERE
Our line up this year kicks off with the Winemakers Selection on the 9th September 2011 to be held at Kol Kol Mountain Lodge, Bot River, tranquil with sweeping views of fynbos.
Winemakers will be showcasing their wines revealing unique perspective on vine-to-glass progression and the personality of Bot River terroir complemented by culinary delights.
Tickets cost R100. [email protected]
Throughout the weekend participating Wine Estates and restaurants will announce their involvement by placing pink barrels at their entrances. Entertainment varies from horse riding, fly fishing, wine and olive oil tastings and blending, sumptuous meals, live music, pottery and art exhibitions.
Entry Free. Saturday 10:00 -18:00 / Sunday 10:00 -15:00
Partygoers can shunt their cabooses over to the Bot River Station on Saturday 10th September for the Botriviera Spectacle. The theme is ‘carnival’, an excuse for guests to puff up their feathers and pimp their style for an evening of other-worldly and downright surreal entertainment. The party will be fuelled by DJ Charl who returns this year to rock the rails and steam up the venue. The loco-motion starts at 7 pm and the party will go on till late.
Tickets cost R100 and includes entry to the lucky draw and amazing giveaways.
Tickets available at Shuntin’ Shed
Bot River is only 1.15h Cape Town so whether one is visiting for a day or spending the weekend on one of the participating estates the Botriviera Spring Weekend provides an opportunity to discover and explore this fascinating area, meet the merry winemakers and enjoy their wines!
Join us and explore something out of the ordinary.
Please check out their website for loads more info - HERE
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