Durbanville Wine Valley

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2 – 4 October 2009
Durbanville Wine Valley

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Escape from your winter-cocoon

Join us for sushi and Sauvignon ...sway to the sounds of Abba and a zesty white .... Blanc and Blues ... Jazz and Prawns. Sip diamond award-winning beauties and sing-along to Neil Diamond classics. The Durbanville Wine Valley signals the start of white wine season with a jubilant week-end long celebration of extreme fun.

So sip into something white and indulge in Spring with us. Here’s to go about it:

Match fun with family and friends on wine farms in the picturesque Durbanville area .... all blending beautifully with the region’s signature style Sauvignon Blancs.

This year sees the debut of the Durbanville Sauvignon Wine Ferry, taking to the air on Saturday, October 3rd for an adventure of fine wines and brilliant views in a fleet of Base 4 helicopters. With stop-overs at De Grendel, Durbanville Hills and Meerendal, this unique way of exploring the winelands allow for leisurely wine-tasting before taking off to the next wine destination.

Take to the skies at Hillcrest with a helicopter flip around the Wine Valley or simply lounge on their lush lawns listening to the brilliant line-up of bands.


 
Bookings

Bookings are essential and must be done directly with each of the wine farms.

Bookings at Computicket for the three-destination Durbanville Sauvignon Wine Ferry helicopter rides stopping over at De Grendel, Durbanville Hills and Meerendal. R500 per person.

Bookings for Hillcrest helicopter flips: R300 per person: book at Hillcrest Estate.

 

Scroll down to see the full programme of activities on all the participating winefarms (in alphabetical order)

All booking must be done directly with each of the winefarms

Participating Farms

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

For any other queries:
083 310 1228 or info@sos.co.za
www.durbanvillewine.co.za

 

PDF icon Click here for a printable PDF of the programme (252 KB)

PDF icon Click here for a map of the Durbanville Wine Valley (176 KB)

 

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Season of Sauvignon @ Altydgedacht

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: 12h00 - 17h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost of picnic: R225.00 for 2 people and includes a bottle of our 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

Join us at the picturesque Altydgedacht for a farm-style picnic basket for 2 persons which includes a bottle of Altydgedacht Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (R225.00)

Snacks and food for kids will be on sale.

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

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Sharon Kriel
eat@altydgedacht.co.za
021 976 1295

 

 

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Blanc & Blues @ Bloemendal

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: Saturday from 11h00 until midnight & Sunday from 11h00 until 18h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost: R60.00 per person & kids under 12 are free

 

 

Bloemendal is hosting their popular Blanc & Blues Festival. Enjoy a really festive weekend with great live bands, sensational Sauvignon Blanc, sushi bars & other food stalls. Lots of entertainment for the kids.

Saturday's line up include Boulevard Blues, Cannon, Stremes, Dale Collins Band, Chattanooga to mention a few ...., fire shows and comedy acts. Sunday promises a line up of bands like Akkadis, Gerald Clark, Basson Laubsher, Dikazzins and many more.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Mike Crawford
mike@bloemendalwines.co.za
021 976 2682
www.bloemendalwines.co.za

 

 

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D'Aria Music Festival

Date: Friday 2 October, Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: Friday 2 October 19h00, Saturday 12h00 to 18h00 and Sunday 12h00 to 17h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost: Friday: R100 per person
Sat & Sun: No Entrance Fee, you determine what you spend at various stalls

 

At D'Aria this jam packed weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Winemaker & Friends event where Winemaker, Rudi von Waltzleben & Gerald Clark will entertain you with their live music.

The price per person is R100 and includes a Cheese Platter & a 250ml bottle of D’Aria Newly Released Sauvignon Blanc 2009

On Saturday and Sunday you can come and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the D'Aria Poplars Restaurant's Prawns Festival. Enjoy great live music, a wide variety of food stalls, wine tasting and lots more. Relax and treat yourself to a fun day with good friends.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

For Friday Dinner & Dance: D'Aria Function Venue: 021 975 0421
Sat & Sun: Poplars Restaurant: 021 970 2393 or on 021 975 5736

 

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Savouring Sauvignon @ De Grendel

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: Saturday 16h00 to 20h00 & Sunday 12h00 to 16h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost: R220 per person

 

Enjoy good food, great wine, fantastic music and exquisite views at De Grendel on Saturday and Sunday. Bring family and friends to enjoy the All Star Dance Ensemble – music to get you off your chair and onto the dance floor. Treat your taste buds to a delicious Mancini Platter (selection of cold meats, pâtés, cheeses, olives and a fresh baguette) while sipping on your complimentary glass of De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2009. Experience a wonderful weekend of the best that we have to offer!

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Mia or Richard
mia@degrendel.co.za
021 558 6280

 

 

 

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De Vallei Food & Wine Festival

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: Saturday & Sunday 10H00 to 17H00

Booking essential: No

Cost: Sat & Sun: No Entry Fee, you determine what you spend

 

Spend a fun filled Saturday & Sunday at De Vallei farm in the format of a mini Food & Wine Festival. Come & enjoy wine tasting with the winemaker, feast on the various food stalls offering cheese, sushi, olives, Belgian Chocolate and many more. The day is suitable for the whole family with live music, kids entertainment and tractor rides in the vineyards.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Natasha de Villiers
boutiquewine@gmail.com
072 279 1429

 

 

 

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Diamonds at Diemersdal

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: 11h00 - 16h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost: R100.00 per person

 

 

Come and enjoy the music of Neil Diamond, treasure hunt in the vineyards for a real diamond, drink diamond award wines and be a diamond (best friend)!!!! at Diemersdal Estate. A delectable selection of food will be on offer at the various food stalls. A day suitable for the whole family with live music, horse carriage rides, mountain bike trails and hiking in the vineyards.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Rita / Inge
rita@diemersdal.co.za / inge@diemersdal.co.za
021 976 3361

 

 

 

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Season of Sauvignon @ Durbanville Hills

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: 10h00 to 15h30

Cost: R30 per person

 

 

Taste sensational Sauvignon Blancs & sushi at Durbanville Hills! Enjoy a fun filled weekend with good music, great food and excellent wine at the annual Durbanville Wine Valley Season of Sauvignon. While enjoying the panoramic views of Table Mountain and Table Bay treat yourself to fine Sauvignon Blancs and relax to the sounds of the Shen Trio performing Latin, jazz and rock renditions. Entertainment for the kids includes facepainting and sand art. A delicious selection of food stalls, including fresh sushi, wine and cool drinks will be on sale. * Durbanville Sauvignon Wine Ferry destination!

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Simone or Laura
sibrown@durbanvillehills.co.za
021 558 1300

 

 

 

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Rock it out@ Hillcrest Quarry

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: Gates open at 10h00 and shows start at 11h00

Booking essential: Yes

Cost: R40 per person includes concert for the day.
R100 per person includes a tasting glass and a bottle of Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc 2009.
Children under 12 enter for free.

 

 

Come and enjoy a fun filled day of live music on the sprawling lawns in the beautifully refurbished quarry at Hillcrest. A line up of fantastic bands are on offer i.e. The Louise Day Band, Chasing Friday, 12th Avenue, Bad Apple, Skyeclad & Bienyameen to name just a few. A day suitable for the whole family with wine tasting, blind tastings, jumping castle, face painting and food stalls (including abalone) and exciting helicopter flips (R300 per person) around the Wine Valley.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Karlin de Goede
cellardoor@hillcrestfarm.co.za
021 976 1110

 

 

 

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The Hills are alive with a tribute to the Golden Oldies

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: 11h00 to 18h00

Booking essential: YES, preferably

Cost: R30.00 per adult (this includes a glass, live music by Charles Stone, food stalls and kids entertainment)

 

Don’t you just love savouring a great wine without all the sniffing and swirling, sipping and spitting?

At Klein Roosboom we are serious about having fun with wine!!
Come and relax in our Marquee and enjoy our exclusive wines with a choice of sushi, tapas, cheese platters or a hearty meal.

Let the sound of Golden Oldies by Charles Stone take you on a trip down Memory Lane.

Please join us for a fun filled weekend “prop”vol surprises.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Karin de Villers
roosboom@orangenet.co.za
082 784 5102

 

 

 

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Boerejol & Sauvignon Blanc at Meerendal

Date: Friday 2 October 2009, Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Booking essential: YES

Cost: Boerejol Dance R145.00 per person
Boeresport R50.00 per person
Picnic Baskets R200.00 / 2 persons

 

Enjoy Boerejol & Sauvignon Blanc at Meerendal!

This weekends festivities kicks off on Friday evening with 'Boerejol' dinner and dance in the Barn & Lawn, with lots of freshly baked bread, boerekos & salad and a traditional dessert buffet. DJ Riaan will keep you dancing till the early hours of the morning. Cost is R145.00 per person.

Saturday from 10h30 onwards enjoy 'Boeresport' for the whole family, R50.00 includes all games, a 'boerewors' roll & a glass of Meerendal Sauvignon Blanc or juice for the kids. Bookings Essential.

Saturday & Sunday we will have delicious picnics on offer. The cost is R200 / 2 persons and includes a bottle of Meerendal Sauvignon Blanc. Kids can also enjoy a basket for R100 / 2 which includes a juice.

Saturday & Sunday the Bistro Restaurant will offer special lunch time dishes on the menu to perfectly partner the Meerendal Sauvignon Blanc.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Joline van Niekerk
joline@meerendal.co.za
021 975 1655

 

 

 

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Season of Sauvignon

Date: Saturday 3 October 2009 and Sunday 4 October 2009

Time: 12h00 to 17h00 pm on Saturday & 12h00 to 16h00 on Sunday

Booking essential: Yes, book now!

Cost: Entrance Fee of R100.00 / person (excludes picnic basket)
Children under 10 is free of charge

 

So when you near me darling can't you hear me SOS'. Yes, you are in for a whole lot of surprises at the dam @ Nitida.  Mouth watering picnics and award winning Sauvignon Blanc.  Lee Scott swings with Michael Buble & Robbie Williams on Saturday.  Sunday the popular ABBA Mania - dress alike ABBA foursome will get you on your feet in no time to the popular tunes of the 70's!  Once again we have not forgotten the 'little'ies'.  There will be sand art & candle making for them to enjoy.

 

More info & BOOKINGS

Getha Havenga
getha@nitida.co.za
021 976 1467

 

 

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