Gourmet excellence at Stellenbosch at Summer Place

SANDTON – On Wednesday October 30, the fourth annual Stellenbosch at Summer Place extravaganza hosted by Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) – a flawless pairing of wines, food, art, music and fashion from the country’s premier wine destination – will beguile Jozi socialites with more opulence and taste than ever before.

Five of the finest chefs from the Stellenbosch Winelands have been selected to elevate this carefully curated taste of the Stellenbosch lifestyle to unsurpassed gourmet heights with signature dishes to match the stellar wines selected for this lavish lifestyle event. They are Bertus Basson of Overture, Michael Broughton of Terroir, Grégory Czarnecki of Waterkloof Restaurant, George Jardine of Jordan Restaurant and Christiaan Campbell of Delaire Graff Estate.

Each of these renowned maestros will conjure up a unique culinary sensation for the event, which will be prepared in front of the guests and enjoyed with matching Stellenbosch cellar gems throughout the evening. The carefully selected wines for the 2013 showcase were chosen through a strenuous selection process and will be accompanied by acknowledged wine expert and high-profile wine judge, Christian Eedes, on the evening.

As well as stimulating the taste buds and offering a variety of artistic flavours and textures to savour throughout the evening, Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2013 will be a highly visual feast. Those looking to understand the investment value of their wine or art collection will find benefit in rubbing shoulders with the wine and art gurus at the event.

Tickets are limited and flying fast so get yours for R500 on www.webtickets.co.za now. This sought-after pass includes all the food, wine and swanky entertainment on the evening. The luxurious Summer Place is located in Hyde Park and doors open at 18:30. For more information on Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2013 contact Elmarie Rabe 021 886 8275, send an e-mail to events@wineroute.co.za or visit www.wineroute.co.za