Stellenbosch Wine Festival lines up off the pitch festivities during soccer season The beautiful game meets barrels of fun this year when the 9th annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival togs up to accommodate visiting soccer fans with a myriad of ‘off the pitch’ activities hosted in the Winelands from 1 to 5 July.
Welcoming all football fans descending on the Mother City, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival happens a month earlier this year to give them a chance to visit and experience South Africa’s first and foremost wine route - rich in diverse wine estates and cellars. Stretching way beyond 90 minutes of action on the field, this year’s decentralised Stellenbosch Wine Festival will showcase its divine gems through an extensive network of shuttles between the participating farms.
It is as simple as blowing a whistle. Just park your car at any of the allocated Park-and-Ride areas, or visit the Info Centre at Doornbosch in Stellenbosch, to purchase your festival pass and catch a shuttle to the wine farms of your choice. Participating farms are offering visitors wine tastings and untold activities including the opportunity to rub shoulders with your favourite winemakers.
Soccer enthusiasts will certainly not be left out in the cold as transport to and from this meandering wine extravaganza has been arranged from Cape Town. Visitors will also be able to experience the true history, culture and genuine hospitably of Stellenbosch and its wine routes in the comfort of their own vehicle and transport.
During the Festival’s five-day celebration, participating wine farms situated along the popular Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes will open their cellar doors for a wide-ranging kaleidoscope of family-friendly activities and attractions to entertain the merry crowds en route.
This year’s programme ranges from adventurous day trips to interactive winemaking experiences, unbelievable restaurant and accommodation offerings to rare vertical and varietal wine tastings and exclusive winemaker dinners, each offering a different yet unique experience.
With more than 140 wine farms in and around the quaint town of Stellenbosch and various Park-and-Ride areas, it is your ticket to enjoy the true spirit of the Stellenbosch Winelands up, close and personal, without any hassle. Need to Know? A festival pass costs R150 per person per day and includes five vouchers that can be redeemed for various experiences and festival offerings. Golden Pass tickets cost R500 and are valid for the entire duration of the festival. Kids under the age of 18 go free! Grab your tickets at the door or online from www.wineroute.co.za.
|
No comments:
Post a Comment