Coming up in September, the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, will be once again hosting the Franschhoek Uncorked festival over the weekend of 4 and 5 September. This unique spring wine meander is a multi-faceted celebration which takes place on wine farms throughout the Valley, showcasing both the renowned award-winning wineries and the smaller ‘hidden gems’.
Wineries participating in the 2010 Franschhoek Uncorked event include:
- Allée Bleue
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Cabrière
- Solms-Delta
- Graham Beck Wines
- Grande Provence
- La Motte
- Anthonij Rupert Wines
- Môreson
- Rickety Bridge
- Vrede en Lust
- Plaisir de Merle
- Dieu Donné
- Franschhoek Cellars
- GlenWood Wines
- La Chataigne
- Lynx Wines
- La Petite Ferme
- Topiary Wines
- Maison
Apart from tasting plenty of fine wine, visitors can expect a range of entertainment - from live music to farm rides for the kids to a cooking demonstrations and picnics - and of course excellent cuisine – this is the ‘gourmet capital’ of South Africa after all!
Thanks to Gable Manor for sending us the heads up for this year's festival!
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