No
summer in Stellenbosch would be complete without a fun-filled harvest
celebration. So get a good dose of Winelands entertainment early in the New
Year and head out to Delheim Estate, one of the first wine estates to roll out
the barrels for this annual buzz, when their popular Start of Harvest
Celebration takes place on the weekend of 31 January and 1 February 2015.
Proving
that there is life after the holidays, the Sperling family invites the public
to share with them ‘Days in the life of Delheim’ as they stomp in the harvest
in high spirits. During these two days they will swap the commotion in the
cellar and vineyard for a harvest hullabaloo on their legendary wine farm,
which ranges from a grape stomping contest to laidback picnic indulgences on the
lawn.
The
fun in the sun starts at noon, both days, when guests are welcomed with a glass
of fermenting grape must and a sweet ‘mosbolletjie’, a traditional harvest
treat, to toast the new vintage. Grapes harvested on the day will also be out
for sampling, whilst young and old can get knee-deep in grape juice glee to get
a real hands-on experience of winemaking.
A
long, buffet-style Harvest Table will entice families and friends in the lush
picnic area where they can chill out on the grass at the river’s edge and enjoy
delicious food to the sounds of a live band.
Another
highlight of this annual get-together is the main grape stomping competition –
a mushy clash in which teams stomp their hearts out to produce the most juice.
Fabulous prizes are up for grabs for the best team, boldest spirit, and best
dressed on the day.
Tickets
to the Delheim Start of Harvest Celebration 2015 are limited to 120 adults per
day and cost R285 per adult (R175 per child under 12; kids under 2 are free). Your ticket includes all the
activities and food on the day, including a Delheim wine glass, and the grape
must and mosbolletjie on arrival. These
tickets sell like hot cakes so make sure you get yours now to avoid
disappointment.
For more
information or to book your spot contact Wilma or Liah at Delheim Estate’s
restaurant at
Tel:
021 888 4607 or 079 7353257, or send an email to restaurant@delheim.com.