Colyn Truter talking to Lynne while she tweets
about the new Bloemendal label, Waterlily. A crisp entry level 2013
Sauvignon Blanc, a juicy 2013 shiraz rosé and two quaffable 2011 reds made from
Merlot and Shiraz. Everyone was wearing pink on Sunday, must have been the sun
shining that inspired us.
Nice, thin and crisp French fries were on offer
Herb encrusted Patagonian squid strips, moist on
the inside, crisp on the outside and perfectly cooked. Very enjoyable for a
light lunch.
John had a huge hamburger, topped with ham and
avocado
There were good sized Boerewors rolls
Chicken topped with pineapple and grilled brie cheese
The very helpful chefs and serving staff
The food was served under the permanent marquee
behind the restaurant. A lovely venue for weddings and larger functions in the
good weather. There are koi ponds down
both sides of the marquee
On this wonderful sunny spring day, people sat
outside on the lawn to eat while the children played on the jumping castle,
climbing frame and other attractions
Maryna Strachan, editor of Wine Extra, was also out enjoying the festival
Every farm had the Sauvignons Blanc
from the other 10 Durbanville farms available for tasting. You can't possibly get to all of
them in one day, so it is a very good opportunity to taste the wines from the farms you will
not be visiting. As usual, the quality of all these wines is exceptional.
The view as you arrive at Altydgedacht -
beautiful cattle with calves in verdant spring flower meadows
Everyone enjoying the party with the Sauvignon and
other wines, food for sale and good music.
Welcome sign
Executive chef Nick van Wyk of Diemersdal, talking to
his chefs at the end of a busy service.
Marquees for tasting Sauvignon, slush puppies and
food
Inside the main marquee there was entertainment,
competitions and people still eating and having fun. This is a very family
oriented festival
One of the play areas for children
How nice to be sunbathing at last
We had time for a small tasting of the Sauvignon
This was one of the recycling skips; you can see it was a
successful festival.
An indigenous iris with a bee on its runway
Very reasonably priced food on offer
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