Durbanville Wine Valley
Season of Sauvignon 2008

12–14 September 2008

Tavel Packages: Contact Lolita Martins on (021) 9111 000 or lolitam.mundial@galileosa.co.za or visit www.travelmundial.co.za for all travel & accommodation packages.

Participating Farms

Click on a farm to view its programme further down this page:

 Altydgedacht | Bloemendal | D’Aria | De Grendel | De Vallei | Diemersdal
Durbanville Hills | Hillcrest | Klein Roosboom | Meerendal | Nitída

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Wine tasting at the cellar, live music, open vehicle vineyard tours and jumping castles for kids.

Food

A farm-style picnic basket will be available and will include a bottle of Altydgedacht Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
(Please note: bookings are essential)
Snacks and food for kids will be on sale.
Farm cheeses, olives and farm breads will also be on sale.

Cost

Picnic basket – R180.

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Wine tasting at the cellar, live music, open vehicle vineyard tours and jumping castles for kids.

Food

A farm-style picnic basket will be available and will include a bottle of Altydgedacht Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
(Please note: bookings are essential)
Snacks and food for kids will be on sale.  
Farm cheeses, olives and farm breads will also be on sale.

Cost

Picnic basket – R180

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

‘Blanc and Blues Festival’ at Bloemendal. Come and enjoy a line up of live Blues bands, limited release of Bloemendal Suider Terras Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and lots more. Entertainment for the kids.
15h00 Paris Hillbilly and the Happy Endings
17h30 Basson Laubscher and the Violent Free Peace
19h30 Souther Gypsy Queen
20h30 Boulevard Blues Band
This event will be held undercover and a limited number of tickets are available.

Food

Seafood Braai and Sushi Bar

Entrance Fee

Adults - R60.00 Children - R25.00

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

‘Blanc and Blues Festival’ at Bloemendal. Come and enjoy the music of the Dave Ferguson and the Lonesharks and the regular Bloemendal musicians, limited release of Bloemendal Suider Terras Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and lots more. Entertainment for the kids.
This event will be held undercover and a limited number of tickets are available.

Food

Seafood Braai and Sushi Bar

Entrance Fee

R30.00 per person

Friday, 12 Sep 2008

Activities & Entertainment

'Winemaker & Friends Dinner' to be hosted by D'Aria winemaker, multi-talented Rudi von Waltsleben. Live music, fantastic food and D'Aria wines to be enjoyed.

Food

The chef at D'Aria will prepare a fantastic three course gourmet meal for you and your friends.

Cost

R150 per person

Saturday, 13 Sep 2008

Activities & Entertainment

Come and enjoy a family friendly day of Spit Braai and French Boulles (Petanque) Competitions at D'Aria at Poplars Restaurant.

Food

A fantastic selection of fabulous meat dishes prepared on the spit in the beautiful surrounds of the Poplars Restaurant. A selection of D'Aria wines will be available to add to your enjoyment of the day.

Cost

R80.00 per person

Sunday, 14 Sep 2008

Activities & Entertainment

Come and enjoy a family friendly day of 'West Coast Seafood Braai' and French Boulles (Petanque) Competitions at D'Aria at Poplars Restaurant.

Food

A fantastic selection of mouth watering seafood dishes prepared by the chef's in the beautiful garden surrounds of the Poplars Restaurant. A selection of D'Aria wines will be available to add to your enjoyment of the day.

Cost

R80.00 per person

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Well known jazz favourites will be performed by “All Star Connection” a leading Cape Town band.
We’ll also include a CD featuring a selection of songs performed at the festival.
(Music from 11am – 4pm)
The historic cannons will be fired at noon on the veranda.

Food

Enjoy a Mediterranean Buffet and a complimentary glass of De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2008.

Cost

R180 per person
R 90 for children under 12
(Bookings are essential, limited tickets available)

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Well known jazz favourites will be performed by “All Star Connection” a leading Cape Town band.
We’ll also include a CD featuring a selection of songs performed at the festival.
(Music from 11am – 4pm)
The historic cannons will be fired at noon on the veranda.

Food

Enjoy a Mediterranean Buffet and a complimentary glass of De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2008.

Cost

R180 per person
R 90 for children under 12
(Bookings are essential, limited tickets available)

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

The Boutique Winemakers of the Durbanville area will present their wines at a tasting from 11am to 3pm.

Cost

R50.00 per person

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

The Boutique Winemakers of the Durbanville area will present their wines at a tasting from 11am to 3pm.

Cost

R50.00 per person

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Live music with Ryno Velvet, Bobby van Jaarsveld and Addagio Tas.
The whole family can enjoy a fun day out at the Farmyard Carnival. There will also be horse and carriage rides in the vineyards.
Cellar tours & wine tasting.

Food

A delectable selection of food will be on offer at the various food stalls. You can also take home your favourite cheese, olives and other delicacies that will on sale.

Cost

Entrance Fee: R80.00 per person
(Children under 12 - R40.00)

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Live music with Ryno Velvet, Bobby van Jaarsveld and Addagio Tas.
The whole family can enjoy a fun day out at the Farmyard Carnival. There will also be horse and carriage rides in the vineyards.
Cellar tours & wine tasting.

Food

A delectable selection of food will be on offer at the various food stalls. You can also take home your favourite cheese, olives and other delicacies that will on sale.

Cost

Entrance Fee: R80.00 per person – includes tasting glass (children under 12 - R40.00)

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Live music performance by Gabriel Shai, wine tasting, kids entertainment (including face painting, balloon twisting and sand art) and spot prizes from 10am – 4 PM.

Food

@The Hills Restaurant an A la Carte menu will be served from 12pm to 3pm. Bookings are essential.
Food, wine and soft drinks will be on sale in the tasting room and lawn.

Cost

Wine Tasting: R10 per person and includes a tasting glass.

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Live music, wine tasting, kids entertainment (including face painting, balloon twisting and sand art) and spot prizes from 10am – 4pm.

Food

@The Hills Restaurant will be hosting a Buffet from 12pm to 3pm.
Bookings are essential.
Food, wine and soft drinks will be on sale in the tasting room and lawn.

Cost

Wine Tasting: R10 per person and includes a tasting glass.
Buffet: R150.00 per person

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Fishing Competition
4x4 Vineyard Tours by LAND ROVER, maximum of 4 persons per vehicle and includes a bottle of Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
Hillcrest’s winemaker will host a Sauvignon Blanc vertical tasting – Vintages 2002 -2008.
Jumping Castle for the kids.
Live music all day by Spanish guitar legend Beenyameen.
Skyeclad will perform an acoustic set and the one and only Flat Stanley will entertain visitors at 16h00.

Food

Food by ‘The Food Lovers Market’ – cheese platters, gourmet sandwiches and sushi.
Hillcrest olives will be on sale by the kilo.
Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc available at discounted prices.

Cost

Entry Tickets: R100.00 per person per day.
Children under 12 free.
Tickets are available through Computicket.
4x4 Vineyard Tours: R20 per person Timeslots booked on the day
Sauvignon Tasting: R40.00 per person. Bookings on the farm on the day.

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Fishing Competition.
4x4 Vineyard Tours by LAND ROVER, maximum of 4 persons per vehicle and includes a bottle of Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
Hillcrest’s winemaker will host a Sauvignon Blanc vertical tasting – Vintages 2002 -2008.
Jumping Castle for the kids.
Live music all day by the Spanish guitar legend Beenyameen.
Mesmerizing Louise Carver will perform live at 16h00.

Food

Food by ‘The Food Lovers Market’ – cheese platters, gourmet sandwiches and sushi.
Hillcrest olives will be on sale by the kilo.
Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc available at discounted prices.

Cost

Entry Tickets: R100.00 per person per day. Children under 12 free.
Tickets available at Computicket.
4x4 Vineyard Tours: R20 per person. Timeslots booked on the day.
Sauvignon Tasting: R40.00 per person. Bookings on the farm on the day.

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Tastings of Klein Roosboom Sauvignon Blanc 2008 at Angelica Restaurant in Durbanville, corner of Chenoweth & Kerk Street.
Wine & Food pairings menu available.

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Tastings of Klein Roosboom Sauvignon Blanc 2008 at Angelica Restaurant in Durbanville, corner of Chenoweth & Kerk Street.
Wine & Food pairings menu available

Friday, 12 Sep 2008

Activities, Entertainment and Food

Bistro

A ’la Carte menu with seafood platters as a Season of Sauvignon special will be served. Live piano music.

Wheatfields Fine Dining

5 Course dinners served with three vintages of Sauvignon Blanc. Starts at 19h30

Cost

Wheatfields Dinner: R250 per person.

Saturday, 13 Sep 2008

Activities, Entertainment and Food

Barn & Lawn

Food & Art Market (09h00 – 14h00)
Sauvignon Blanc discussion with Bennie Howard (Cape Wine Master) and tasting of International Sauvignon Blanc (11h00 – 13h00)
Kids Entertainment includes pony rides, face painting, a jumping castle and traditional ‘boeresports’. (09h00 – 14h00)
Dinner & Dance with resident DJ and guest artist, Chris Chameleon (19h30).
Snacks on arrival followed by 2 course dinner.

Bistro

A ’la Carte menu with seafood platters as a Season of Sauvignon special will be served. Live piano music.

Wheatfields Fine Dining

5 Course dinners served with three vintages of Sauvignon Blanc.

Cost

Sauvignon Blanc Tasting: R100 per person
Barn & Lawn Dinner & Dance: R300 per couple and includes a free bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
Wheatfields Fine Dining: R250.00 per person

Sunday, 14 Sep 2008

Activities, Entertainment and Food

Barn & Lawn

Extended West Coast Fish braai with normal Sunday Buffet. Starts at 12h00 Live Entertainment Kids Entertainment

Bistro

A ’la Carte menu with seafood platters as a Season of Sauvignon special will be served. Live piano music.

Cost

Buffet at Barn & Lawn: R140.00 per person

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Celebrate ‘Class on the Grass at Nitida’ with the well known ACE Quartet who will be performing live during the day.
Special Nitida Sauvignon Blanc Cocktails will be served while foodies can enjoy a variety of food offerings from Sushi to designer Panini’s.
Kids entertainment.

Cost

Entry Fee of R65.00 per person – this includes undercover seating
Children under 12 – free.

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Activities and Entertainment

Celebrate ‘Class on the Grass at Nitida’ with the well known ACE Quartet who will be performing live during the day.
Special Nitida Sauvignon Blanc Cocktails will be served while foodies can enjoy a variety of food offerings from Sushi to designer Panini’s.
Kids entertainment.

Cost

Entry Fee of R65.00 per person – this includes undercover seating
Children under 12 – free