ROBERTSON WINE ON THE RIVER – IT’S BACK!
Head for the Banks of the Breede for a Festive Family Fiesta!
For the fourth consecutive year, over the weekend of 16 - 18 October, the inimitable and ever-popular Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River. Once again, the festival is taking place in a spacious marquee at the charming riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. Designated parking areas, at Spes Bona and Goudmyn, are clearly sign-posted en route. Here, festival-goers can park at their convenience and a shuttle-service then provides transport to the festivities.
Enjoy laid-back country hospitality at its best as you taste more than 300 wines from over 40 wineries, while soaking up the rhythm of live jazz, ballads and blues. While wine-tasting is the order of the day, there will be delicious gastronomic delights from which to choose, including: browsing amongst the country food stalls, lazy-lunching at the riverside restaurant, shopping your way through the Robertson Farmers’ Market, and much more. A variety of tutored tastings - chardonnay, cheese, chocolate, olives and olive oil – to suit all palates will be on offer. Breeze down the Breede, the source of life which sustains the region on a laid-back river cruise, or meander through the arts and crafts market displaying the Valley’s artisinal expertise and creativity.
Offering a wide variety of children’s activities, Robertson Wine on the River promises to be a fabulously festive family affair. And, this year, children under 18 enter free of charge, making it more convenient and cost-effective for the whole family to enjoy all that the Valley has to offer! After free admission, children’s activities will be charged on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ system.
With wines being sold on site at cellar door prices, Robertson Wine on the River provides the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favourite Robertson wines, renowned for their great value, from easy-drinking to top-of-the-range.
This idyllic, open-air spring festival is not to be missed. So bring your friends and family along for an extravaganza of fine wine, delectable treats, great music and complete relaxation amidst a rural ambience of spectacular scenery and warm sunshine.
DATES 16 – 18 October 2009
TIMES Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
VENUE Riverside farm, Goudmyn, R317 between Robertson & Bonnievale
COST (per person) Adults R100 (Friday and Sunday)
R120 (Saturday)
Pensioners R75 (Friday and Sunday)
R100 (Saturday)
Children under 18 Free
Weekend passes are available at R200 (R150 for pensioners) for all 3 days
Buy your tickets before 4 October 2009 and get a discount
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A wine-tasting glass, all wine tastings, tutored tastings, shuttle rides and a book of Robertson Wine Valley vouchers
BOOKINGS Web-tickets and the Robertson Wine Valley office
ENQUIRIES Robertson Wine Valley office
Tel 023 626 3167 / E-mail manager@robertsonwinevalley.com
Website www.wineonriver.com |
