21 March 2010
Durbanville Wine Valley heralds the harvest with Feast of the Grape.
Harvesting the bounty of the vineyards is one of the most important moments in the making of good wine. The Durbanville Wine Valley celebrates ‘Feast of the Grape’, it’s annual
Harvest Festival on Sunday, 21 March 2010, signalling the end of the grape season and the beginning of autumn.
The Durbanville Wine Valley’s grape harvest festival is a complete package of wine, great food, fine music and other vendange activities – from picking a bunch and grape-stomping, to leisurely wine tastings and cellar tours.
There’s something hugely gratifying in rolling up your sleeves, taking your shoes and getting your hands ….. and feet …. dirty. All the hard work of first picking your own grapes, de-stalking by hand and then stomping by foot is rewarded afterwards with more leisurely pursuits, such as a vintners’ breakfast or harvest lunch.
Wine enthusiasts can experience an insider’s view of the winemaking process at participating cellars. Feel, smell and taste the process from beginning to end.
Visitors can also enjoy guided cellar tours and tastings of current and older vintage wines with the winemakers.
Durbanville Wine Valley farms taking part are Altydgedacht, Bloemendal, D’Aria, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills, Hillcrest, Meerendal and Nitida.
Practical details:
The Durbanville Wine Valley’s inaugural Feast of the Grape will be held at participating wine farms on Sunday, 21 March 2010.
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