We Luv Wine Festival

Warm up and banish those cold weather blues at this Brackenfell vino fiesta

While winter may be the perfect season for hibernating, perhaps the prospect of enjoying some delicious vino will get you out of the house! Well, look no further than the the new and oh-so improved 2014 Cape Gate We Luv Wine Festival drops onto the social calendar from Friday, 22 to Saturday, 23 August 2014.

The bigger-and-better affair will host over 100 wineries who will all supply delicious reds, whites and MCCs for you to sip and swirl. Plus, if vinos are not quite your thing, there will also be a range of lipsmacking samplings of wine-related bevvies like port, grappa and even pot-stilled brandy to wet your whistle. Whether you’re a serious connossieur or simple quaffer, there’s bound to be something to suit just about any palate and wallet.

What’s more, the fiesta promises more space than last year – so no need to bunfight your way through thirsty crowds! There’ll also be plenty of food stall offering tasty grub! Whether it’s red or white, bubbly or brandy you’re after – or even just a lekker outing and some nosh – this two-day fiesta promises to be a really grape time out in the Northern Suburbs.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2014 CAPE GATE WE LUV WINE  FESTIVAL

WINE, WINE AND MORE WINE: With so many vinos available to taste and  purchase, there definitely is something for every kind of drinker. Brighten up the dreary grey of the Cape Town winter, with spicy robust reds and clear crisp whites to sweet balmy ports and traditional pot-stilled brandy. Regardless of whatever tipple tantalises your taste buds, there will certainly be something for the cellar at this annual affair.

FOODIE FEAST: Apart from the slew of comforting reds and whites on offer, festival-goers can feast on nibbles like cheese, olives and chocolates. This year the social affair also boasts a comfy café-style food court where attendees can pick up some yummy eats – all manner of finger foods, hot and cold delights, sandwiches and sweets will be on offer – and enjoy a glass or three with friends.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Much-loved Mzansi radio station, Bok Radio, will be holding a live broadcast at the vino-loving fiesta on the Friday evening. So with a dose of your favourite hits and treffers, this food and wine festival is sure to be a social affair!

PARTICIPATING WINERIES AT THE 2014 CAPE GATE WE LUV WINE  FESTIVAL

• Ayama Wines
• Beau Belle Wines
• Blaauwklippen Vineyards
• Du Toitskloof Cellar
• Groenland
• Mount Vernon
• Koelenhof Wynkelder
• Orange River Cellars
• Perdeberg Wines
• L’Avenir Stellenbosch,
• Ruitersvlei,
• Vergenoegd Wine Estate,
• Villiera Wines
• Yonder Hill 
• Zevenwacht.

TICKETS FOR THE 2014 CAPE GATE WE LUV WINE  FESTIVAL

Tickets for the We Luv Wine Festival cost R50p/p and will be available from Friday, 1 August 2014 via Plankton.mobi, at the Information Desk at the Cape Gate Shopping Centre as well as at the door on the day. Price includes a tasting glass, an information booklet about the various wineries and tastings.

The festival runs from 5pm until 9pm on the Friday and 12pm until 6pm on the Saturday.

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