Cape Town - The fifth annual Big Bottle Festival takes places on Saturday, August 22, at the Cape Town Club.
The event is synonymous with opulence, celebration and extravagance.
The big bottle walk-about offers guests the chance to sip and swirl some of South Africa’s finest vintages.
Unique in concept and execution, the festival brings together South Africa’s foremost winemakers and chefs de cuisine, creating a different approach to wine and culinary pairings. All wines are poured from big bottles during the walkabout tasting, while offering guests the opportunity to sample canapés and small dishes prepared by the chefs.
For the first time this year, master classes presented by proprietors and winemakers will be offered as well.
These include a vertical tasting of Hamilton Russel Vineyards presented by Anthony Hamilton-Russell, matured classic South African white wines presented by Eben Sadie, and MCC and Champagnes presented by Le Lude winemaker Paul Gerber.
The line-up of wines will include Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Raats Family, Boekenhoutskloof, Keermont and De Trafford, and the chef line-up boasts names such as Rudi Liebenberg, Albert Venter, Shyam Longani, Chris Harbeck, Garth Almazan and Christina Semczyszyn.
* Tickets can be bought online from www.quicket.co.za for R450, which includes wine, food, music, glass and a fun-filled time. The event runds from from 3pm till 8pm
Master classes need to be booked separately in addition to a walk-about ticket.
For costs and full details on the Champagne tasting and gourmand dinner which takes place on the evening of August 21, refer to www.bigbottle.co.za.
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