Diarise Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival in June

Events

• Be the first to sip, sample and savour barrel samples of the unique Calitzdorp Blend. Made from Portuguese cultivars, the wine will be available for tasting at the participating cellars in Calitzdorp;
  
• Experience a unique cooking demonstration using Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional and other Port wines from the area.
  
• Experience an evening in the historical Dutch Reformed Church with acclaimed soprano Zanne Stapelberg and guitarist James Grace. For the first time in five years, they team up for the critically acclaimed and riveting "Canciones en Española's" (Songs in Spanish). Popular and exotic classical music is combined in contemporary Spanish songs to form a richly textured tapestry of sound;
  
• Renowned musicians Valiant Swart and Rudi die Wynmaker will perform at the local school where all funds generated will be donated to the school project fund;
  
• Master the art of mixing, blending and tasting Port cocktails.

Festival favourites

• Tastings at the Station Barn: Ports and Port cultivar wines (Calitzdorp, participating Cape Port Producer's Association (CAPPA) and Klein Karoo Wine Route (KKWR) members), or visit the various cellars;
  
• "Unravelling the mysteries of Port" presented by Carel Nel, Boets Nel and Fanie Geyser at Boplaas Cellar in conjunction with a guest geologist who will unravel the terroir of the region;
  
• The popular "Chocolate and Port / Wine Decadence" will be hosted by Belgium trained Chocolatier Marita Lamprecht and Cape Wine Academy Master Junel Vermeulen. Sample local Ports and Port wine cultivars with the most decadent Belgium style chocolates specially handcrafted to suit the Ports and wines.
  
• Youth and local artists expo to be held in the DR Church Hall;
  
• Arts meander of the wealth of artists in various media;
  
• Biodiversity Expo, boules and jukskei competitions, cultural/historical meander, organ recital daily in the magnificent stone Dutch Reformed Church, children's entertainment at the Calitzdorp Station and the main cellars,
  
• Tractor rides to the various cellars;
  
• Quality upmarket food and lifestyle stalls, coffee shops and restaurants with menus to suit everyone's taste and so much more;
  
• The indulgent Mediterranean style Long Table Brunch on Sunday 16 June at Calitzdorp Wine Cellar overlooking the spectacular Gamka West Valley of vines and olives.

Pre-book tickets through Computicket. For more information, go to www.portwinefestival.co.za.