On 1 and 2 August 2015, Robertson Wine Valley will once again host its two-day festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate, just outside of Pretoria, showcasing dozens of wineries and wine cellars from in and around the Robertson area, including Ashton, McGregor and Bonnievale.
With its lush manicured lawns, beautiful rose beds, landscaped gardens and Cape Dutch-style Manor House, Kievits Kroon is reminiscent of the Cape wine estates, and is known as ‘the Winelands in Gauteng’ – the perfect setting in which to enjoy the fine wines synonymous with the Robertson Valley and surrounds.
Visitors to the festival will be able to meet the personalities behind their favourite brands, sample a plethora of wines and purchase them at excellent prices. There will be fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Visitors will be spoilt for choice with a selection of freshly brewed organic coffees, mouth-watering cheeses, olives, confectionery, charcuterie, artisanal breads, fresh produce and handmade pantry and deli ranges.
Tutored tastings will also be presented by the Cape Wine Academy and will be offered twice per day. There will be no charge for these tastings however patrons are strongly advised to book their seats on arrival at the festival venue in order to avoid disappointment.
The festival will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be on sale at the gate, but may be pre-booked at WebTickets. Tickets are available at Early Bird prices until 26 July at R150 per person per day or R280 for the weekend. Thereafter tickets will be R200 per person per day or R350 for a weekend pass. Tickets include a tasting glass, a bottle of water and a goodie bag. Entry is free for children under 18.
Guests who prefer not to drive to the event are welcome to make use of the Gautrain to Hatfield station. A dedicated shuttle service to Kievits Kroon from 09h00, which will run on the hour, every hour, until 16h00. The return transfer from Kievits Kroon will start at 09:30, with the final departure at 17:30. Tickets and prices for this service are available at www.webtickets.co.za.
COMPETITION:
Don’t miss a chance to win with the Robertson Wine Valley Festival. Rekord is giving away five double tickets with two wine bottles each to attend this fabulous event.
For your chance to be the lucky winner in this competition, simply SMS the word WINE, together with your name and surname to 42282. Competition closes Monday 27 July. SMSs charged at R1.50. Free SMS’s do not apply.
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