Events & Festivals Week of wondrous wine marks 2007 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Gearing up for a wondrous week of wine culminating in the 2007 Nedbank Winemakers Guild Auction on Saturday, 6 October, are Hilton Davids of Nedbank, Guild member Niels Verburg of Luddite, and auctioneer Henre Hablutzel. Wine enthusiasts can gear up for a wondrous week of wine tastings, dinners and interaction with the creme de la creme of South African Winemakers culminating in the 22nd Nedbank CWG Auction. The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Dinner 3 October Tel: 021 852 0408 Web: www.capewinemakersguild.com The annual charity dinner, bid for exclusive wines in the auction. Time: 18:30 - 22:00 Venue: The Ballroom, NH The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West. Cost: R450.00 CWG Sports Day, Thursday, Join the members of the Guild for a game of golf or boules with wonderful prizes to be won. The price includes a halfway house and buffet dinner with wonderful CWG wines. 4 October, from 10:00 / De Zalze Golf Course, Stellenbosch / Golfers R450 pp, Boules R350 pp CWG Auction Line Up, An informal "at-your-own-pace" tasting where wine enthusiasts can sample the 2007 Auction wines before placing their bids at the Nedbank CWG Auction the next day. 5 October / 10:00-17:00 / NH The Lord Charles, Somerset West / Rl 00 pp Nedbank CWG Auction, Open to all, the CWG Auction offers bidders exclusive wines specially created for the occasion by South Africa's leading wine-makers. Wine enthusiasts unable to attend can make use of the Guild's professional proxy bidding and telephonic bidding services. A deposit of R2000.00 is required upon registration. 6 October, starts 08:00 / NH The Lord Charles, Somerset West. For further information visit www.capewinemakers- guild.com, call 021-852 0408 or email bookings@capewinemakersguild.com. Environmental Walk at Vergelegen 5 September Tel: 021 8471346 Web: www.vergelegen.co.za Walk with Resident Conservation Consultant Gerald Wright, followed by a continental breakfast. Time: 9:00 Venue: Wine Tasting Centre, Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Road, Somerset West. Cost: R85.00 RMB WineX Cape Town 2007 5 - 7 September Tel: 021 851 1563 Web: www.winex.co.za With over 1 000 wines per night from over 180 South African and International producers. Time: 17:00-21:00 Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town. Cost: R85.00 Wednesday & Thursday, R90.00 Friday. Tulbagh Horse and Flower Show 21 - 23 September 2007 Tel: 023 230 1348 Email: tulbaghinfo@lando.co.za Enjoy a day out in the country! Cost: Adults Rl 5.00/Children RIO-00 Nelson's Creek 3 Day Mountain Bike Challenge 7 - 9 September Tel: 021 884 4752 Web: www.dirtopia.co.za Three route options daily, ranging from 25km -100km, all starting from a central campsite. Time: 9:00 Venue: Nelson's Creek, R44, Windmeul. Blend Your Own Wines at Slanghoek 8 September Tel: 023 344 3026 Web: www.slanghoek.co.za The opportunity to attempt the art of winemaking. Venue: Slanghoek Cellar, Slanghoek Road, Rawsonville. Cost: R40.00 per bottle (max. two bottles per person.) 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Festival 15-16 September Tel: 083 3101228 Web: www.durbanvillewine.co.za Celebrate the Durbanville Valley's exceptional Sauvignon Blancs. Venue: Durbanville Wine Valley, Durbanville. Cultivaria 21 - 24 September Tel: 021 872 9754 Web: www.cultivaria.com An arts festival celebrating art and wine. See the web-site for more info. Time: Various. Venue: Various in Paarl. Cost: Various. Gastronomica Knysna 2007 23 September - 1 October Tel: 044 302 5749 Web: www.gastronomicakny.co.za A celebration of fresh and fine food. r 1: IN U 1 DIEMERSFONTEIN (WELLINGTON) SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER- 14HOOTO 19HOO The Plnotage on Tap event halls the release of the 2007 Dtemersfontdn Plnotage. Dtemersfonteln themes this unique halfway event around the popular Plnotage and has been heralded by Wine Tourism News as the best wine event In South Africa'. Chocolate fountains and strawberries and plnotage/chocolate stammers are also great favourites on the day. A Band In One (golf with a difference). Pin the Bunch on the Vine, name your Pet Plnotage Plant and Plnotage Graffiti are just some of die games that see winners walk away with cases of the Plnotage. This year's event will profile the well-known band Prime Circle. Fly Paper let. a 4-man band that fuses pop, |azz and other genres and just back from a successful gig in at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and our favourite group with their welcoming vibe AmaAmbush Marimba Band. In the mix with the flowing wine, delicious food, fun challenges and great sounds visitors will also be able to buy fun 'tongue in cheek' merchandise: chocolate lipsticks, caps and T-shirts, badges and interesting underwear. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.dlemersfonteln.co.z3 or contact us on: 021 864 5050. Time: Various. Venue: Knysna. Cost: Various. Nederburg Auction 2007 28 - 29 September Tel: 021 8623104 Web: www.nederburg.co.za The 33rd annual Nederburg Auction. Venue: Nederburg, Paarl. De Handelspost Market at Simonsvlei 29 September Tel: 021 863 3040 Web: www.simonsvlei.co.za Held on every last Saturday and Sunday of the month until December. Time: 9:00- 16:00 Venue: Simonsvlei Cellar, R101, Paarl. Lourensford Mountain Bike Challenge 6 October Tel: 021 884 4752 Web: www.dirtopia.co.za Three distances to choose from, through the beautiful Lourensford Estate. Time: Various. Venue: Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West. Taste SA's Finest Wines www.veritas.co.za Wine enthusiasts now have the chance to taste the best South African wines have to offer in five cities across the country during October and November when the 2007 Veritas double gold and gold awarded wines are up for tasting. The Veritas results will be announced early in October after intense adjudication by panels consisting of national and international judges. Members of the public then have the chance to taste these excellent wines. Qualite awarded cheese will also be available to taste at these events. Cape Town: 1 8 October 2007 at the Southern Sun Cape Sun; Johannesburg: 23 October 2007 at the Sandton Convention Centre; Durban: - 6 November 2007 at Deloitte's head office Port Elizabeth: 8 November 2007 at the Feather Market Hall. Visitors can look forward to a gastronomic experience of note in Knysna on 9 Nobember 2007 when Veritas wines will be paired with gourmet food at Kilzers Kitchen. The entrance fee includes a wine tasting glass, refreshments and a booklet containing the complete 2007 results. Book well in advance at Computicket outlets nationwide or online at www.computicket.com. Rock Evolution@The Pavilion Theatre for the Pebbles Project 27th October Tel: 0781666 296 Email: info@pebblesproject.co.za The Pavilion Theatre, situated at the BMW Pavilion at the V&A Waterfront is once again hosting the awesome live rock show 'Rock Evolution1 on the 27th October 2007. The Pebbles Project invites you to this event to support our fund raising efforts for the children at the creches and after school clubs. Pebbles is a registered non-profit organisation that supports children with special needs, especially those whose lives are affected by alcohol. Cost: RISOpp including cocktail snacks before the show and wine for guests on arrival and during. Only limited seats are available for this hugely enjoyable show, so please book early and come to dance!
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