Pick ‘n Pay Wine and Food Festival at Wanderers Club treats locals with wine and canapé pairing

The Pick ‘n Pay Wine and Food Festival held at Wanderers Club Illovo on October 22 and 23 proved to be a success.

According to Pick ‘n Pay’s release, held for the second time this year, the two-day wine, food and lifestyle festival saw more participating wine estates and the Pick n Pay Tasting Room, a fun wine and canapé pairing session.

Head of Pick ‘n Pay, Gavin Levers said champagne lovers were in for a treat.

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“There is a dedicated sparkling wine experience, where Cap Classique and sparkling wine will abound for people’s tasting pleasure. Bubblies to look forward to are Krone, JC le Roux, Graham Beck, and a whole lot more. French Champagne is also available for tasting.”

Festivalgoer, Phumi Gida said she was a wine fanatic and couldn’t wait to sip different wines paired with canapés.

Another festivalgoer, Masego Maubane said the festival was a perfect event to attend with her friends.

“My friends and I love wine and live music, so attending the event was a no-brainer for my friends and I.”

Levers said although rain posed a threat to the event, he was happy with the turnout.

“The Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival has been touring the country this year, and our two-day event this weekend in Johannesburg was another great success. It was great to see festivalgoers having a great time sampling some of the country’s best wines, indulging in the spread of delicious food we had prepared and soaking it all up with great music and good company.”

He added, “The Pick n Pay Food and Wine Festival also had a designated lane, where food prepared by chefs was on sale. Food options included: fish and chips, fresh salads, sushi, indulgent braai and charcuterie boards. Festivalgoers also had the option to pre-order a picnic bag which included items such as Pick n Pay’s finest cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, biltong and hummus.”