Hands-on Harvesting at Soetmelksvlei

Thursday, 27 February, 2025 Friday, 28 February, 2025
Babylonstoren
TIME:    09h15
COST:    R1100 pp
VENUE:    Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek
Franschhoek
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Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century at this Soetmelksvlei event.

Babylonstoren's trusty mules, Antjie and Saartjie, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice!

It’s messy work, please dress accordingly.

Once pressed, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery.

Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands.

Please arrive by 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to roadworks in the areas)

Fee includes Babylonstoren Membership, transport to Soetmelksvlei, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant.

Max 12 persons. Booking essential.

Click HERE to book.