{"id":24526,"date":"2011-09-01T02:17:20","date_gmt":"2011-09-01T00:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whalecottage.com\/blog\/?p=24526"},"modified":"2011-09-12T09:58:55","modified_gmt":"2011-09-12T07:58:55","slug":"franschhoek-pops-the-corks-at-franschhoek-uncorked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/franschhoek\/franschhoek-pops-the-corks-at-franschhoek-uncorked\/","title":{"rendered":"Franschhoek pops the corks at ‘Franschhoek Uncorked’!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This weekend Franschhoek will celebrate its fourth ‘Franschhoek Uncorked’ weekend, and all indications are that the weather will be reasonably kind to the event.\u00a0 Eighteen Franschhoek wine estates invite visitors to Franschhoek to visit them, not only to taste their wines, but also to enjoy the unique food and entertainment at each estate.<\/p>\n

The Franschhoek wine estates offer visitors the following:<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Noble Hill:<\/strong> Eat at Cosecha Restaurant, gourmet Tachos on grill, music by The Studebakers.\u00a0\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-3844<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Vrede en Lust:<\/strong> Cocktails with strawberries, to celebrate Spring.\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-7611<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Plaisir de Merle:<\/strong> One of the wine estates capturing the French heritage of Franschhoek the best.\u00a0 Serving pancakes, live music.\u00a0\u00a0 Tel (021) 874- 1071<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 All\u00e9e Bleue:<\/strong> Live jazz, free wine tasting, French foods (Flammkuchen, Bouillabaisse, cheesecake with strawberries), fresh herbs for sale, new vintage Brut Ros\u00e9, picnics at R145 per person, meals\u00a0at The Bistro.\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-1021<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Solms-Delta<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Celebration of ‘van die Kaap’, with Cape music, food, wine and traditional music.\u00a0 Pairing of ‘Cape fusion cuisine’ with\u00a0Cape wines.\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-3937.<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Anthonij Rupert Wines:<\/strong> Complimentary tastings of Protea and Terra del Capo wines.\u00a0 Boules.\u00a0 Franschhoek Motor Museum displays and demonstrations, as well as drive in vintage and classic cars.\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-9000<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Graham Beck Wines:<\/strong> Fresh oysters, fresh basked breads, cheeses, charcuterie, from Oude Bank Bakkerij to complement tasting of wines and M\u00e8thode Cap Classique.\u00a0 Master classes by winemakers Pieter Ferreira and Erika Obermeyer, at 11h00 on Saturday and Sunday, at R75 per person.\u00a0\u00a0 Tel (021) 874-1258.<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Lynx<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Spanish fiesta includes tapas, live Spanish band.\u00a0\u00a0 Tel (021) 867-0406<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 La Chataigne<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Live music, Boules.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-3220<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"<\/a>La Motte<\/strong>:\u00a0 Live music, Special menu for the weekend Festival at Pierneef\u00a0\u00e0 La Motte<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-8000<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Rickety Bridge:<\/strong> Live band, Boules, chipping competition, braai.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-2129<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Grande Provence:<\/strong> Marimba band, Boules, art exhibition, Oriental Tapas. Tel (021) 876-8600<\/p>\n

*\u00a0 Franschhoek Cellar:<\/strong> Truckles cheese tasting, Huguenot Fine Chocolate Tasting, La Bourgogne olive oil and olive tasting, Pick ‘n Pay sushi bar, cheese lunches at R85, live jazz band.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-2086<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Dieu Donn\u00e9:<\/strong> Cellar tours, live music by Adagio,\u00a0 Micro Brewery beer tastings, bridal exhibition, freshly baked produce stall, Sunday\u00a0Brunch 10h30 – 15h00.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-2493<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Haute Cabri\u00e9re<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0 Ratafia ball throwing competition, Unwooded Pinot Noir 2011 tasting, cellar tours and sabrage Saturday and Sunday at 11h00, and at 14h00 on Saturday.\u00a0 Special ‘Uncorked’ menu at re-opened Haute Cabri\u00e9re Cellar Restaurant.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-8500<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 La Bri:<\/strong> Art by Hamlin, sale of plants, bulbs and seeds, fresh baked breads, cheeses, soups, picnics, three course dinner with winemaker on Saturday evening at R350 per person.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-2593.<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Holden Manz<\/strong>: Live band, cocktails, fun activities, Official Uncorked After Party, Saturday, from 5 pm.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-2729.<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Boekenhoutskloof:<\/strong> Release of Chocolate Block 2010. Barbeque Extravaganza by Reuben’s. Kitchen Jamming Blues Band.\u00a0 Tel (021) 876-3320.<\/p>\n

Franschhoek Uncorked,<\/strong> 3 – 4 September.\u00a0 R100 allows multiple entries to the wine estates over the weekend.\u00a0 Book via www.webtickets.co.za<\/a> Franschhoek Wine Valley supports responsible drinking, and has a number of shuttle services listed on its website www.franschhoek.org.za<\/a>.\u00a0 A number of wine specials are available this weekend, and are listed on the Franschhoek Wine Valley website too.<\/p>\n

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com<\/a> Twitter: @WhaleCottage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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