Magic of Bubbles festival opens month end in Franschhoek

Presented by MasterCard, the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival will take place on the weekend of 30 November to 2 December 2012.

"MasterCard is excited to be the headline sponsor for the festivals in 2012 and 2013 in Johannesburg and Franschhoek," says Mark Hearne, VP marketing for South Africa, MasterCard Worldwide. "The company is hosting the World MasterCard Gourmet Theatre, an exclusive tasting and dining environment that is exclusive to cardholders at the Festivals."

Wineries participating in this popular festival include, Colmant, Graham Beck Wines, Krone, La Motte, Morena, Môreson, Pierre Jourdan, Simonsig, Steenberg and Villiera. World-renowned Champagnes will be represented by brands such as Billecart Salmon, Tribaut and Veuve Clicquot.

Visitors to the festival will also be treated to a range of gastronomic delights presented by the local restaurants including The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Bread & Wine, Mont Rochelle Hotel, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, The Salmon Bar, Dieu Donné, Haute Cabrière, Roca, Café Bon Bon, Huguenot Fine Chocolates and Le Franschhoek.

The theme for this year's festival is black and white, with the emphasis on birds and bows, and in keeping with a tradition that is now as much a part of the festival as the bubbly, a prize will be awarded to the best-dressed couple.

Tickets cost R200 each, including access to the festival, a complimentary tasting glass and a MasterCard contactless payment card with tasting vouchers. Additional vouchers can be purchased on the day. Tickets can be purchased through www.webtickets.co.za with a 10% discount if they are purchased using a MasterCard card.

For more information, go to www.franschhoekmcc.co.za and for regular Twitter updates use #fhkbubbly.