This has been a week in which we have enjoyed a
few special events, and even a little rain, but the best, most eagerly anticipated was the annual
Starlight Concert at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West. A spectacular
evening of music in a very beautiful setting. The photographs will give you an
idea of what we saw; you will have to wait until it is broadcast on MNet later
in the year to hear the music which was brilliant showcase of the amazing
talents we have in this country. Read on and enjoy….
An invitation to Constantia Glen for the launch
of their new book published by Quiver Tree and now available in all good book
shops (we saw it in Exclusive this weekend) and on the farm. Constantia Glen is
high up near Constantia Nek and the tasting facility has wonderful views of the vineyards…
One of our annual pilgrimages is the Harvest
Festival at Muratie. We love the people there and so enjoy this very real and
unpretentious festival each year. We were seated at the media table in the
shade and presented with this huge sharing platter of cheese, samoosas, superb
rillette, bread, grapes, olives and pickles…
One of the high points of our year is an
invitation to the RMB Starlight Concert which took place on Saturday night, at
Vergelegen. This was the 21st year of this spectacular concert and the invited
acts and performers never cease to amaze and delight. Before the main concert begins…
The Starlight Concert has other aspects! All
worth a mention. We gathered on arrival in the famous Rose Garden at Vergelegen
where there were canapés and an open bar. Many of us had the bubbly to start, both were from Simonsig
This is an easy risotto to make and rather
delicious. Economical too with the
salmon. Serves two greedy people for supper.
Asparagus is in season and Lynne cooks it very briefly in the microwave
with a drop of water for just 1 and a half minutes. Thick green asparagus is not really suitable
for the recipe, just use medium. Do use
real risotto rice, all others will go mushy and be soggy. See the whole recipe here…
Events for you to enjoy
Friday, 8th – Saturday, 16th March 9th Annual Zabalaza Theatre Festival at The Baxter. Click here for details
Sunday, 10th March Cape Town Cycle Tour, the biggest staged race in the world. More info here
Wednesday, 13th March, Tuning the Vine 17h30 to 20h30 Collect your tasting glass and wrist band from starting stations, 91 on Loop Boutique Hostel or The Station on Bree and head out on your hunt for top-class tastings
Saturday, 16th March The annual Cape Town Carnival returns to the Fan Walk with the theme ‘Vuka Ukhanye’ – ‘Arise and Shine More info here
Tuesday, 19th – Sunday, 31st March The Mother City Comedy Festival. More info here
Friday, 29th – Saturday, 30th March The Cape Town International Jazz Festival at The CTICC More info here
Sunday, 31st March Groote Post Country Market between 10h00 and 15h00. For further information on the Groote Post Country Market Contact I Love Yzer: 022 451 2202 or info@iloveyzer.co.za www.grootepostcountrymarket.co.za · Facebook.com/GrootePostCountryMarket · @GPCountryMarket
Thursday, 15 August Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase Cape Town
Tuesday, 20 August Nedbank CWG Auction Tasting Pretoria*
Wednesday, 21 August Nedbank CWG Showcase Sandton
Wednesday, 2 October Nedbank CWG Development Trust Dinners
Thursday, 3 October Nedbank CWG Sports Day
Friday, 4 October Nedbank CWG Final Pre-Auction Tasting*
Saturday 5 October Nedbank CWG Auction Enquiries about CWG events to bookings@capewinemakersguild.com * Events in red are by invitation onl
7th March 2019
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