There’s an exciting new wine festival coming up that you don’t want to miss and its bursting with authentic Swartland farm-style hospitality.
The inaugural Swartland Sosiaal Wynfees is set to draw visitors to the dynamic Swartland Wine region this April. If you’re still looking for an ideal escape for the long weekend at the end of April, look no further.
The festival will be held at The Moorrees in Moorreesburg (just one hour outside Cape Town). Participating wineries include top Swartland wineries including superstars Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Org de Rac Organic Wine Estate, Riebeek Wine Co, Pulpit Rock Wine and Marras Wines, as well as famous out-of-towners Zevenwacht Wine Estate, MAN Wines, Lievland Vineyards, Journey’s End Vineyards, Mount Rozier Estate, Nico van Merwe Wines and Anthonij Rupert Wyne.
Each winery will have six highlight wines available for sampling for the duration of the Sosiaal. In addition, there will be plenty of all-day live entertainment, various foodie delights to fill up on, and a fun family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy.
When: 30 April
Where: 8 main Street, Moorreesburg
Tickets (max 300 people): R300pp when booked before mid-March, otherwise R350pp. Includes 10 tasting vouchers, a glass, R50 towards a bottle of wine as well as the live music and games.
Ticket sales: Quicket (https://bit.ly/3h8i7Ss)
Other offerings available for the run of the event is a park-and-ride shuttle service run by local Dirkie Uys High School, available at R50/car, and a childminder service, at R100 per child. Pizza for children using this facility may be pre-ordered for an additional fee.
