Worldwine Women Explore Franschhoek Wine Valley
During February Franschhoek Wine Valley hosted four dynamic young women, who aptly referred to themselves as the Worldwine Women. This group of student friends– Alice, Louise, Alexandra and Atalante – have made it their mission to explore vineyards across the globe with the goal of analysing the emerging balance between tradition and innovation. In order to do so they work in vineyards in each of the countries that they visit so as to personally experience different production methods, traditional local skills as well as cultural environments.
Eager to experience what the valley has to offer in terms of wine production the group spent time with the women winemakers of Haut Espoir, La Bri, GlenWood Vineyards, My Wyn, Holden Manz and Anthonij Rupert Wyne.
February 2019 Franschhoek Fire
March Cinemagic in the Franschhoek Valley
There are only two months left of the Galileo Open Air Cinema’s current season. That’s the bad news. The good news is that there are two screening in the Franschhoek Valley during March.
On Saturday, 2 March, La Paris Estate will host a screening of Pretty Woman and on Saturday, 16 March Anna Karenina will be screened at the Huguenot Museum.
Exquisite views, tranquil settings, interactive games, a fabulous selection of vino and gourmet market goodies are just a few of the “extras” you can look forward to when doors open at 17h00. Once you’ve drooled over the magnificent sunset and nestled up to your partner, friends, or even just your bottle of pinotage, the stars come out, and the movie begins.
Visit www.thegalileo.co.za to book your tickets, or to check out their full movie schedule which also includes weekly screenings around Cape Town.
Ticket prices:
Standard: R89
Warm: R97 (plus blanket)
Comfy: R105 (plus backrest)
Warm & comfy: R110 (plus blanket and backrest)
VIP: R175 (Reserved premium seating, blanket, backrest, popcorn, Coca-Cola and Frey chocolate)
Snuggle: R320 per couple (Reserved area with mattress, blankets x2, pillows x2 and Frey chocolate)
Herb and Wine Pairing a Fresh New Activity at Allée Bleue
Allée Bleue Estate near Franschhoek is not only known for their wine, food and hospitality but also for their range of fresh herbs which is supplied to Western Cape retailers on a daily basis.
To celebrate the herbs and wine the Estate has come up with a fresh new idea to offer a unique experience combining these two products in the tasting room.
Better Access to Clean Water For Langrug
TV presenter, actor and entrepreneur, Maps Maponyane, joined an international and South African team from luggage brand TUMI, global humanitarian aid organization Waves For Water and local not-for-profit organization, FLOW, on a water activation in the Langrug community.
Maponyane noted that the impoverished community, which comprises over 2 500 shacks and is home to over 7 000 people, is regularly affected by health problems stemming from limited access to sanitation and safe, clean water.
Rustenburg pair take TransCape title at Holden Manz
Justin van der Linde and Albertus Jooste won the 70km final stage of the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter from Grabouw to Franschhoek on Sunday, 10 February, to clinch the overall title for the first time.
The Rustenburg team began the last day of the 591km, seven-stage mountain-bike race with a handy cushion and completed a successful week by crossing the finish line at Holden Manz Wine Estate in 3:38:33.
Friday Braai Lunches at Miko Restaurant
Mont Rochelle Hotel’s Miko Restaurant is firing up the braai for summer. Every Friday lunchtime from 12h00 they are serving up a barbeque feast.
Whatever your dietary preferences there’s something for everyone: expect steak, boerewors, line fish, chicken thighs and more from the barbeque. Then help yourself to a selection of beautifully prepared salads from the salad table. Honey roasted carrots with feta and toasted pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinegar; Baked beetroot with orange segments and basil pesto; and Grilled aubergine with feta and marjoram dressing are just three of the many options.
Remember to try one of the traditional griddle cakes and to leave room for dessert! Choose from Grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream and Traditional malva pudding with Amurula cream. If you can’t make up your mind… try a bit of both!
Add some wine from the farm, or a little further afield, combine with great company and you have a recipe for a very ‘lekker’ local lunch.
R320 per person or R375 per person including ½ bottle of Little Rock Wine.
Available on Friday for lunch until 29th March 2019.
To find out more or to book a table, please call: 021 876 2770
Spoil Your Loved One At Allée Bleue This Valentines
If you want to spoil your loved one this year on Valentine’s Day you have three options at Allée Bleue!
We can whole-heartedly recommend the Picnic-on-the-Go in the beautifully manicured gardens at this Franschhoek Family Estate! Create your own love nest in a private spot for the two of you and glam it up with cushions, throws, picnic blankets and themed accessories to impress your other half. We’ll provide the lavish love-themed picnic basket and the bubbly whilst you enjoy the sunset.
Alternatively the serviced seated picnic experience, the Chicnic in our Picnic Courtyard should tick all the boxes – and it means you can just arrive to a setting ready for romance and save your energy to seduce.
The Picnic on the Go costs R675 for a basket for two whilst the Chicnic goes for R690. Both picnics include a bottle of wine and a selection of hand-crafted chocolate truffles. From 17h00 till 20h30. Latest arrival at 18h30. The Valentine’s Picnic basket menu’s are available on our website. Bookings at the “Book Now” button on www.alleebleue.com
For the more traditional experience, Chef Gordon Dovey and his team had fun creating a romantic 5-course menu for Valentine’s dinner which features some favourites to share. Start off with a welcome drink and then treat yourself and your beloved to an evening under the stars (weather permitting)and food to impress. Cost: R385 pp. Menu available on our website. Bookings: info@alleebleue.com
Seasonal Harvest Highlights Shared With Visitors To Allée Bleue
Family-owned Allée Bleue Estate is primarily a working farm with nearly 80 hectares planted to fruit and olive trees adding to the tranquillity of the setting. The estate wines are justly famous, having won scores of awards over the years and the Allée Bleue fresh herb range is available from most large retailers in the Western Cape.
The farm produces peaches, nectarines, a variety of different plums, pears and most of the persimmons grown in South Africa. Much of the produce is exported, but locals can enjoy the fruit at selected retailers country-wide as well.
In 2019 Allée Bleue is inviting visitors to experience the seasons with them and share in the farm’s bounty as it is harvested. Try out specially created dishes in the Bistro, buy fresh fruit at their public outlets and collect the monthly free recipe cards as they are released.
