MENTION the town ‘Wellington’ and immediately you’ll conjure up enticing images of the noble fruit of the vine, old fashioned Boland hospitality and the down to earth, yet wholesome life and unpretentious atmosphere which pervades this well-known valley.
To celebrate and savour these and other Wellington treasures, this historic town will be rolling out the red carpet at the third Wellington Wine Route Harvest Festival on 21 and 22 March.
Bring along the entire family for a relaxing autumn day in the open air, while sampling the award-winning wines of the region.
Visitors will be treated to horse rides, day trips through nature heritage sites, and a fresh goods market with organic suppliers.
Diemersfontein offers aspiring winemakers the opportunity to step out and blend their own bottles from various cultivars.
Linton Park in the Groenberg area is set to lure visitors to a crayfish braai, while Mischa’s Moroccan tent with DJ and cocktails promises a deliciously colourful experience, and you can simultaneously experience a close-up view of the rare Cape Quagga.
The three co-ops of the area will treat adrenaline junkies to an exciting quad bike trail at the Bovlei cellar.
Try your hand at boule with live jazz to spur you on, or rub shoulders with several illustrious personalities including Mariette Crafford, author of Sonskyn-kafee who will be cooking up a storm at the Breytenbach Centre. Lovers of South African talent will be sure to enjoy the sounds of amongst others Bok van Blerk aFnd Valiant Swart at Schalk Burger & Sons on Welbedacht Estate.
You will be spoiled for choice at the Kleinfontein farm kitchen or try the Dunstone spitbraai; load your plate at the Doolhof potjiekos competition and dare to participate in the grape stomping escapades, also at Doolhof.
Enjoy a long lunch at Lelienfontein or a Sunday afternoon lunch in Nabygelegen’s picture perfect cellar and then salute the finest life has to offer with a starlit five course dinner at 5 Mountains.
Your ticket of R40 will put you in possession of a glass and a pass. Visit www.wellington.co.za for more information.
