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Wine harvest and treading at Marianne

Saturday, 17 March 2012 at 08h30 for 09h00

To celebrate our eleventh birthday this year, our traditional wine harvest takes place at this French owned wine estate in the Stellenbosch wine region. Winemaker Bertus Basson will supervise our picking and turn the juice into wine when we have trodden it.

We should gather at 08h30 at Olivello Restaurant and after a welcoming cup of coffee or tea we will make for the vineyards at 9 sharp to pick the grapes. Nearer the time the grape variety will be determined – depending on what is ripe then. Bring hats, sun-cream and secateurs if you have them.

When the grapes have been picked we will tread them in the traditional way – shorts would be suitable for this. Afterwards we will enjoy a buffet style harvest brunch at Olivello.

The Joostenberg Cabernet Sauvignon which we made in 2010 will be available to sample and for purchase at R300 per box of six. Those of you who are not able to be present but would like to order some of this wine please let Lorna know and deposit the necessary amount into our bank account. White wines, juices and soft drinks will be available for purchase from the restaurant.

The cost for the day including the brunch is R190 for members and R210 for guests. Children will be welcome and Olivello has children’s options which can be ordered on the day. If you would like to book for the brunch for your children, the full amount per person will be payable.

The deadline for bookings is Tuesday March 13. When booking please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH AS THIS COSTS US HEFTY CASH DEPOSIT FEES.

Directions:
From Cape Town proceed on the N1 and exit left at the R44 turnoff to Wellington, Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. After leaving the highway turn right on the R44 (southwards) and proceed towards Stellenbosch. Going up the hill just where the road bends to the right the entrance to Mont Destin, Olivello and Marianne is to the left. Proceed along this dirt road until you see a sign to Olivello pointing down the hill to the left. The parking area is at the bottom next to the restaurant.

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Dates for your Diary 2012

Saturday 14 April 2012:
Visit to Bridget Kitley’s herb garden followed by lunch at (TBA).

Wednesday 30 May 2012:
Annual General Meeting preceded by a talk and tasting of Highland Park single malt Scotch Whisky presented by Candice Baker.