Summertime has arrived in the Cape Winelands and with the longer, warmer days, Simonsig is the ideal place to unwind.
They have a number of events and activities planned over the next two months, here are the most exciting summer occasions you can look forward to:
1. Amazing Specials
Cuvée is offering great deals, and of course their signature warm farm hospitality every day of the week. Their farmhouse breakfast goes wonderfully with a glass of Kaapse Vonkel Rosé, for only R100. Dig into a burger on Wednesday evening and they’ll throw in a glass of Pinotage for free. Thursday evenings are all about their Butcher’s Cut of the Day, which you can enjoy with a glass of Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon for R160, or if oysters are your thing, you can order a plate for R120 and they’ll add a complimentary glass of bubbly (from Fridays to Sundays).
For something special, they are serving a 2 course food and wine pairing dinner for R395 and a 3 course food and wine pairing dinner for R495.
All promotions are available from 1 November to 31 December 2018.
Call 021 888 4932 or email cuvee@simonsig.co.za
2. Wine tasting
The home of the original MCC, Simonsig offers a complimentary cellar tour from Monday to Saturday at 11am, you can try your hand at a sabrage or request to degorge your own bottle of MCC. Move on to taste any combination of 6 wines from our Method Cap Classique, Malan Family Selection, Cultivar Range or Dessert wine offerings at just R60 per person.
Order a generous cheese boards to share, or fresh west coast oysters, perfect for summer. You could also enjoy a tasting of their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, The Garland, produced from single-vineyard grapes grown on the slopes of Simonsberg at R80 per person.
Call 021 888 4915 or email tastingroom@simonsig.co.za
3. First Fizzday
On the first Thursday of every month Simonsig opens their farm to the public for a sunset-celebration of Cap Classique with live music, delicious wines and an array of delectable festival foods from Cuvée. Wine and food sales start at 5 30 pm and the bar closes at 8 30 pm.
Entrance is free.
R30 gets you a wine glass. No outside food or wine allowed and don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket!
Note: the final Fizzday of this season is on 4 April 2019. The first Fizzday in January will take place on 10 January and not 3 January.
4. Jazz on the lawns
This is a wonderful way to celebrate summer at Simonsig, on Saturday 1 and 15 December, from 11am to 5 30pm unwind under the trees with a glass of delicious wines, while the kids take in some fresh farm air. Pick your spot on the lawn and enjoy the live music. The Cuvee food station has yummy snacks and local fresh produce will be available at their mini farm stall.
R30 gets you a wine glass and entrance is free.
Call 021 888 4932 or email cuvee@simonsig.co.za
5. Carols by Candlelight
Carols by candlelight, a family affair, takes place on Saturday, 22 December. As the sun sets, candles are lit and guests can embrace a bit of Christmas spirit. The Cuveè food station will offer delicious food such as oysters and braaibroodjies and the wine bar will be open.
R30 gets you a wine glass and entrance is free.
Celebrations start at 5pm and end at 8 30pm on the Cuveè lawns.
Call 021 888 4932 or email cuvee@simonsig.co.za
6. End of Year Celebration
Finally, a pre-New Year’s celebration under the stars. On Saturday, 29 December, join Simonsig for a festive 4 course wine pairing dinner in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Cost: R650 pp (includes food and wine pairing, as well as a small goodie bag)
Bookings are essential as space is limited.
Call 021 888 4932 or email cuvee@simonsig.co.za
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