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Friday 3 to Sunday 5 MayRiebeek Valley Olive Festival: Voted

by themedia as one of the three best food festi­vals in the Western Cape, this popular eventtakes place in the picturesque Riebeek Valleyand celebrates the award winning olive oilsand wines from the Swartland region.The largest of its kind in Southern Africa,

the festival is hosted by the beautiful twin ham­lets of Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel. Di­vine olives, wine, cheese, pickles, jams andbread are just some of the ingredients thatmake thisamemorable feast for thewhole fam­ily. Visit the eight participating venues – MontAbora, Kloovenburg, TheOlive Boutique, Rie­beek Cellars, Het Vlok Kasteel, Pulpit Rock,Allesverloren and theOlive Emporiumand en­joy the fruits of this prime olive growing andwine producing region.A weekend pass includes entrance to all

eight venues, a complimentary wine tastingglass, free wine and olive tastings, free enter­tainment and a free shuttle service. Childrenunder 18 enter free.For further details visit www.riebeekval­

ley.info or phone Riebeek Valley Tourism on022 448 1545.

Saturday 4 MayElgin CoolWine & Country Festival:

Fifteenparticipatingwineries inElginwill opentheir doors to visitors at this inaugural festivalsponsored byNedbank. Promising a fabulousday of fine wine, hearty food and live enter­tainment, this is the perfect opportunity to dis­cover Elgin’s highly acclaimedwineries duringa getaway weekend with family and friends.Theday isdivided into three sessions–morn­

ing, lunch and afternoon – starting at 09:00and ending at 17:00. Festival­goers will bookthree winery venues (one winery per session)and enjoy various forms of entertainment at

each, ranging from live bands and art exhibi­tions to tractor rides andkiddies’ playgrounds.Tickets are R100 per person which includes

entry to three wineries, a free wine glass, afree wine pour and a festival leaflet. For moreinformation and to book tickets online, visitwww.elginwine.co.za.

Sunday 19 MayFall in Chocolat at Simonsig: Get up

close andpersonalwith celebrity chef Eric Lan­lard and head chefLucas Carstens ofCuvée restaurant atSimonsig Wine Es­tate from 11:00 to15:00.Eric, who shot to

fame in South Afri­ca as the host ofBaking Mad onDStv’s BBC Lifestylechannel, will teamup with LucasCarstens for aluncheon that will charm any chocoholic.After a chocolate­inspiredmenu from Lucas,

diners can prepare themselves for a dessertfix straight from Eric’s latest book, Chocolat.Diners will also have the opportunity to get

their hands on a signed copy of this masterpatissier’s book. Contact Cuvée on021 888 4932 or cuvee@simonsig.co.za.

Sunday 26 MayBottelary Hills Winemakers Lunch:

Chase the winter blues away and end yourweekendonablissful highby joining thewine­makers of the Bottelary Hills ward at 12:30for a truly unique experience in the historicmanor house on Mooiplaas Estate & PrivateNature Reserve.In addition to enjoying a magical lunch at

a long table –brimmingwith comfort foodpas­sionately prepared by Dirk Roos ofMooiplaas–, guests will also get to experience the latestcellar gems from Mooiplaas, Kaapzicht,Goede Hoop and Hartenberg in the estate’satmospheric 1833 Cape Dutch Herenhuis.During the lunch the winemakers will guidetheguests through thedifferentwines, explain­ing the finer details of vinification.The cost of the Bottelary Hills Winemakers

Lunch is R250 per person for a wine tastingand four­course lunch inclusive of a glass ofwine per course. Pre­bookings are essentialas only 40 seats are available. Contact TamzinIsaacs at 021 886 8275 or send an email tomarketing@wineroute.co.za.Mooiplaas Estate is situated on theM23Bot­

telary Road off the R304 to Stellenbosch.

SAKaasfees 26–28AprilKaasliefhebbers moenie vergeet van die SAKaasfees wat hierdie naweek vir die twaalfdekeer aangebiedwordbySandringhamnie.Diégewilde fees verleen elke jaar aan tien kleinkaasmakers die geleentheid om waardevolleblootstelling vir hul besighede en produkte tebekom.Die ontwikkeling en on-

dersteuningvandie landsesuiwelbedryf is een vanAgri-Expo, die organiseer-der, sehoofdoelwitte endieKaasfees bied jaarliks diegeleentheid aan ontluiken-de boetiekkaasmakers omhule produkte aan 30 000besoekers bekend te stel.Een van hulle is die nou

reeds bekende Klein River Cheese van Stan-ford, wat vandag ’n gevestigde en suksesvollehandelsnaam onder verbruikers is.Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket by

alle Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper enHouse & Home winkels (geen kaartjies by die

hekke). Senior burgers be-taal R90 en kinders 13 jaaren jonger is gatis. Die hek-ke is Vrydag oop van 10:00tot 22:00, Saterdag van10:00 tot 18:00 en Sondag10:00 tot 17:00.Glase is teenR15 by die hekke beskik-baar.Virmeer volledige inlig-

ting besoek www.cheese-festival.co.za.

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DieNuyvallei vier fees!DieNuyvallei vier fees!Ervaar die pragtige Nuyvallei in al sy herfs-glo-rie oor die naweek van 11 – 12Meiwanneer daarfees gevier word soos net dié vallei kan.

Die Nuyvallei is alombekend vir sy bekroondewyn- en olyfprodukte. Die fees word geborg deur dieWorcesterWyn-en-Olyfroeteendiedeelnemendepla-se – Leipzig Country House, Nuy Kelder, WillowCreek-olyflandgoed en Conradie Family Vineyards– bied elkeen ’n propvol program aan wat pret enplesier aan die hele gesin sal verskaf.Die feestoegangsgeld is slegs R40 per persoon, ’n

wynglas kos R20, en kinders onder 18 is gratis.Besoekdiefeeswebwerfwww.nuyvalleyfeast.co.za

virdievolledige feesprogrameninligtingoorakkom-modasie. Vir enige navrae, skakel Anne-Marie by084 585 5557.

) Skryf in vir die feeskompetisie enwen grootprysedeurhierdiemaklikevraagtebeantwoord:InwattermaandworddieNuyvallei -feesgehou?Epos jou antwoord met jou naam en kontakbe-sonderhede na info@nuyvalleyfeast.co.za.

WILLOW CREEKWillow Creek se gewilde bergfietsresies bied

’n roete vir elkeen met ’n fiets – van die “ligte”10 km tot die uitdagende 60 km. En met meeras R100 000 se pryse op die spel, is dit net nóg’n groter plesier omdeur die olyfboorde enwin-gerde te ry!Vir dié sonder fietse is daardiePureBoland-plaasmark,driewynkelderswathulwy-ne te proe aanbied enWillowCreek se bekroon-deolyweenolyfolie omte sorgdat almal ’nheer-like dag op die plaas geniet.Saterdag 11 Mei.ComputerMania/WillowCreekMTBresies. Olyfolie en olyfprodukte te proe. Wyne uit die vallei, insluitend De Wet Kel-

der, te proe en te koop. Pure Boland-plaasmark. Willow Creek Shoppe. Bistro oop vir ontbyt, koffie en koek, kaas-

borde en middagete. Musiek deur André Combrink. Pluk jou eie olywe om in te lê. Olyfpit-spoegkompetisie. Kinderaktiwiteite. Olyfolie aanbieding deur Louise Rabie.Sondag 12 Mei 2013. SAMA-wenner STERLING EQ lewer ’n

skemervertoning om 18:00. Kaartjies beloopR120 pp. Bespreek byWillow Creek 082 096 3789of e-pos info@willowcreek.co.za

NUY KELDERSmaaklike kos, kwaliteit wyne en die vrolike klanke van Ro-

manz is genoeg om enigiemand in ’n feestelike luim te kry. Viroud en jonk is daar iets om te eet, te drink, en te bewonder.Saterdag 11 Mei. Op die spyskaart: Roosterkoek, sosaties, potjiekos, afval,

burgers, biltong/droëwors, cuisine pizzas, kaasborde.. Te drinke:Nuy Kelder se wyne te proe en koop teen kelder

pryse; Olof Bergh Brandewyn.. Vir die kinders: Rodeo-bul, springkasteel, waterwurm,

spookasem, gesigverf en nog vele meer.. Musiek: Forest sorg vir musiek deur die dag en Romanz

se vertoning begin Saterdagaand om 19:00. Kaartjies is R120 pp.Skakel 023 347 02721 vir navrae of stuur ’n epos aan admin@nuy-winery.co.za.

CONRADIE FAMILYVINEYARDSKomverlustig jouaandieasemrowendenatuurskoon

vandieNuyvalleiwat in die herfstyd op syheelmooisteis. Ontspan op die grasperk onder die koeltebome langsdie rivier en geniet hierdiemoedersdagnaweek byCon-radie Family Vineyards saam met die hele gesin.Saterdag 11 Mei. Op die spyskaart: Vingerlek-lekker tradisionele

disse soos bobotie enhoenderpastei, asookhamburgersen aartappelskyfies, sushi, koffie en verskeie kinder-maaltye.

. Te drink: Bodemlose wyn vir slegs R50. Kroeg be-skikbaar.

. Aktiwiteite: Muurklim, putt-putt, 4-wiel motor-fiets en ander ritte, wandelroetes deur die wingerde,musiekoptrede deur Small Room Sunday en grootskerm TV.

. Kampering: Beskikbaar teen R80 per persoon pernag. Vir besprekings, skakel 023 342 7025.

LEIPZIG COUNTRY HOUSEKom draf saam met ons en geniet die Nuyvallei se natuurskoon. Die wedloop begin om 07:30

vir sowel die 5 kmen10 km.Om08:00word ’nvoëlkyk-uitstappie aangebied.Virdiekunsliefheb-ber is daar fresco-kuns in historiese geboue om te bewonder. Kom besoek ons gerus, hier isbeslis iets wat jou aandag gaan trek.Saterdag 11 Mei. Aktiwiteite: Die 5 km en 19 km pretdraf begin om 07:30.. Kosdemonstrasie: Aangebied deur die Gourmet Princess Ilse Fourie om 10:30 en 12:30.

Toegang is gratis.. Musiek: Optrede deur Classics to Cabernet (C2C) van 11:00

tot 15:00.. Te drinke: Wyn en Birkenhead bier.. Op die spyskaart: Tradisionele Duitse kos met Suid-Afri-

kaansesmake,soosGammonBrötchen(varsbroodrolletjiesvolge-prop met ham, soet mosterd en slaai), Flammkuchen (papierdunplatbrode met roomkaas, uie, knoffel en parmesankaas), soet bot-terskorsie-en-lemoensop met ’n skop (bevat kaneel en kerrie enword bedien met vars plaasbrood), goudbruin hoender schnitzel-vingersmet soetrissiemayonnaiseenaartappelskyfies, Suid-Afri-kaanse bratwurst-rolletjie (bedien met soet mosterd en sauer-kraut), en Belgiese wafels met heuning, stroop of sjokoladesous(die perfekte nagereg!).Sondag 12 Mei 2013. Moedersdagete:Om 12:00 – bring die moeder in jou lewe om

te kom ontspan en geniet ’n heerlike middag in die hartjie vandie Nuyvallei.

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Indulgeyour sensesatHermanusFynArtsAward-winning wines paired with finecuisine and blended with music, painting,sculpture, ceramics and books to create aunique celebration of South African arts– that’s what Hermanus FynArts is allabout.

As a fusion of an arts festival and a winterschool, this unique event is set to become anannualhighlighton theregion’s arts calenderand is one of the best reasons to visit Her-manus from 7 to 16 June.During the ten-day celebration this popular

coastal town which boasts some of the bestwhale watching in the world, will come alivewith special art exhibitions,musical recitals,soireesandhigh teas, aswell as ahost of inter-active workshops, informative talks, paneldiscussions and demonstrations.Theactionwill takeplaceat variousvenues

in town, at the Hemel-en-Aarde Village andalong the Hermanus R320 Wine Route.A hop-on/hop-off shuttle service operating

dailybetween10:00 and16:30willmake it easyfor visitors to explore the Hermanus WineRoute for the whole day.Let someone else do the driving while you

relax in comfort and are driven right up tothe various venues where you can partake inan assortment of activities, exhibitions andfree tastings. Busses will stop at each of theeight wine farms every 30–45 minutesthroughout the day.Some of the events that will appeal to food

and wine lovers include:) Daily at the Wine VillageA virtual tour of SA wines every hour

on the hour – presentedbyPaul duToit, own-er of this exceptional wine shop situated intheHemel-en-AardeVillage.Browse theWineVillage’s elegant display of 1 600 different la-

bels representing 600 of South Africa’s fore-mostwineproducersand learnaboutnewcul-tivars, styles and innovations. The cost is R30p/p and includes a selection of eight premiumSA wines for tasting.

An introduction to Cape cuisine and ad-venturous SA wines – presented by Paul duToit daily between Monday 10 June and Fri-day 14 June at 12 noon and 18:00. An intimatethree-course wine and food tasting experi-ence. Each weekday a different menu featur-ing a light taster meal will be paired with sixcarefully chosen wines. The cost is R80 p/p.

) Daily at Creation WinesCanapé & wine pairing between 10:00

and 15:00 –Discover the subtle secrets of fla-vour and texture and how the inherent quali-ties of food and wine can combine to createthe ultimate taste sensation. Nine exquisitecanapés, each specially prepared by Crea-tion’s talented chef to match a specific wine.

Create your own blend at 14:30 – Follow-ing a personalised cellar tour and barrel tast-ing, there will be an introduction to the fineart ofwine blendingwith the emphasis on dif-ferent styles such as a typical Bordeaux, Capeor Rhône blend. This experience culminatesin thechallengeofcreatingyourown, individ-ual blend.

) Saturday 8 JuneChefs’ Showcase at The Class Room,

Hemel-en-Aarde Village at 18:30 for 19:00– Tickets to this event have been sold out somake sure you book timeously!

) Saturday 15 JuneAllan Mullins talks abut the growth of

Méthode Cap Classique in South Africa atTheMarineat15:00–The talkwill beaccom-panied by canapés created by The Marine’stop chefs, paired with six premium South Af-rican MCCs.

) The stories behind the names of winesat the Overstrand ouditorium at 11:30 –presented by Gerrie Heyneke of Hermanus-pietersfonteinandPietDreyerofRakaWines,two entertainers par excellence, who will re-gale their audience with the stories behindthe names of these two prominent wine pro-ducers’ wine labels.And this is just a fraction of the fine events

offeredbyHermanusFynArts!Advancebook-ing is essential so go to the website www.her-manusfynarts.co.za for the full programme ofall the literary,musical, gastronomic andvis-ual arts events,workshopsandcourses.Makesureyoudon’tmissoutandbookthosetickets!

Paul du Toit from the Wine Village will offerdaily tastings, food & wine pairings and vir­tual tours.

Join winemaker JC Martin (second from the right) from Creation Wines for a cellar tour, crea­te your own blend or indulge in their popular food & wine pairing. PHOTOS: HEDDA MITTNER