Eikendal Weintaufe 2015 promises pure bucolic bliss
Get your summer groove on and head out to Eikendal, when this beautifully appointed wine estate livens up with its annual Weintaufe Harvest Celebration of superb wines, good food and al fresco family fun on Sunday, 1 March 2015.
This prominent cellar on the bustling R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West is serious when it comes to consistently producing quality wines and boasts an impeccable history of 34 years of winemaking excellence. At the Weintaufe the spotlight falls on its flagship Chardonnay 2015 as the first wine of the harvest and after the baptism of this newcomer, guests may also sample it straight from the barrel under the watchful eye of winemaker Nico Grobler.
Whether you are a seasoned wine buff, a casual quaffer or a family fun seeker, the Eikendal Weintaufe is your ‘happy place’ to enjoy a chilled out day on the shaded lawns where families and friends indulge in pure countryside bliss, whilst overlooking the glistening dam.
A new attraction at this year’s wine christening will be the famous Cucina di Giovanni restaurant which now calls Eikendal its home and will lend mouthwatering market style fare to the event, ranging from gourmet pizzas and shawarmas to dreamy desserts.
Good food needs good wine but if Chardonnay is not your choice of wine do not stress as Eikendal will have its entire wine collection on sale on the day, ranging from a lively Rose and fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc to serious reds.
Other attractions include live music, tractor rides through the vineyards, golfing action at the water’s edge, cheetah viewing and lucky draws whilst the little ones will be kept busy with a jumping castle, jungle gym, face painting and tractor rides.
Tickets for the Eikendal Weintaufe Harvest Celebration, which will be available at the gates on the day, cost only R40 per person, which include a free glass and tasting from the barrel. Children under the age of 12 get in for free.
The gates to this harvest hullabaloo will be open from 10am until 5pm but make sure you come early to claim your spot for the perfect ending to your weekend. The official baptism and tasting of the new Eikendal Chardonnay 2015 will be at 12h00.
For more information on the Eikendal Weintaufe Harvest Celebration 2015 contact the estate at Tel: 021 855 1422 or send an email to info@eikendal.co.za.