Participating wineries include Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Org de Rac Organic Wine Estate, Riebeek Wine Co, Pulpit Rock Wine and Marras Wines, Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Man Wines, Lievland Vineyards, Journey’s End Vineyards, Mount Rozier Estate, Nico van Merwe Wines and Anthonij Rupert Wyne.
“We’re overjoyed at how this dream has come together with the support of the wineries,” says Swartland Sosiaal founder Carien Hugo Waring. “Moorreesburg is not only at the heart of the Swartland wine region, but also a vestige of authentic farm and family-friendly hospitality. It’s this essence reflected in the name Swartland Sosiaal.”
A 60-minute drive on the N7 highway from Cape Town will take you to Moorreesburg - a perfect place to spend the long weekend when Swartland Sosiaal takes place.
For the run of Swartland Sosiaal, from 12pm to 4pm, each stall of participating wineries will have six highlight wines available for sampling. Food and all-day live entertainment will also be part of the mix, setting the tone in a marquee set up to create a spacious, safe and enjoyable experience.
Food delights on offer include homemade smoked and pulled brisket rolls with chunky fries as well as cheese-and-charcuterie platters. The organisers have also laid out two boules courts, where you and your mates can do battle in this traditional game native to almost every village across France. Players almost always are armed with a glass of wine at every match.
The event will take place at 8 Main Street, Moorreesburg. Tickets are R350 for a maximum of 300 people. It includes 10 tasting voucher, a glass, R50 towards a bottle of wine and access to live music and games. To buy your tickets, go here.
