As per usual, the most exciting part of the Harvest Festival is the once-yearly opportunity for visitors to harvest their own grapes in a Delheim vineyard. Using secateurs to snip the ripe bunches, guests can then take their haul to bins and stomp them to remove the juice – just as was the case in the early days of wine-making. This physical task of harvesting one’s own grapes gives guests the opportunity to indulge in a tactile vineyard experience, picking bunches in the open air and experiencing the soil and climate of the Simonsberg slopes that make Delheim so unique in its diverse and quality wine offering.
A bit of added fun is the set of challenges harvesters and stompers will be given, including the showing of the best team-spirit as well snipping the biggest grape-bunch. Those wishing to get a more complete look of the Delheim vineyards and the farm’s magnificent mountain terroir can embark on a tractor drive through the farm to take-in the amazing natural environment and see the estate’s commitment to sustainable wine-farming. And limited cellar-tours will be available for people wishing to see the inside of Delheim’s working cellar. (These must be booked in advance when making your Harvest Festival reservation.)
It is a bit of work and a bit of play, after which visitors attending will relax at the Delheim Restaurant, enjoying an al fresco experience of wine farm hospitality at its finest. The ticket price includes one bottle of wine for sharing between two people, a welcome snack upon arrival and a traditional winelands harvest spread for lunch, including coffee and dessert.
Live music will add to the ambience and guests will have the chance to meet the Sperling and Thiel families, owners of Delheim, who are your hosts for the day.
Details
- Grape picking and stomping takes place from 09h30 to 15h00.
- The harvest spread will be served from 12h00 to 15h00.
- Vineyard tours will take place at 09h45, 11h00 and 15h00.
Tickets are R850 per adult and R350 for children 12 years or younger and must be booked online via Quicket. Ticket includes one bottle of wine for sharing between two people, a welcome snack upon arrival and a traditional winelands harvest spread for lunch, including coffee and dessert.
Please note that there is a maximum daily capacity of 100 adults and 20 children, so bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information visit www.delheim.com or contact Delheim on info@delheim.com or 021 888 4600.