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McGregor Food and Wine Festival 2012
Starts :  01 September 2012 10h00
Ends :  01 September 2012 17h00
Intro :  Delicious Tastes And Country Fare! A unique experience showcasing the wineries on the McGregor Wine Route, plus delicious tastes of country fare at a one-stop venue. Local artists and crafters will also display their creations.
 
Cost : R60
Location :  NG Church Hall and Garden, McGregor
 
Description : It’s been described as the most fun, the most affordable and the least pretentious of any food and wine fest. Diarise Saturday 1st September 2012, when the winemakers of local cellars present their valley wines and village restaurateurs, chefs and caterers tempt with fare that ranges from rustic to topnotch, from trad to trendy.

From modest beginnings our wineries have blossomed into a diverse and popular group, from garagiste through boutique to co-operative, making fruity whites, irresistible rosé, robust reds, beautiful blends, warming soetes and even an organic bubbly. Along with new vintages, most cellars will offer discounts on purchases. Gastronomic finger food from wraps and pita to bruschettas and sushi will complement in style.

The restaurant choice in McGregor keeps expanding, and these venues will be creating special festival weekend menus. Other attractions include a trail run and live entertainment, restaurants all in the setting of one of the Cape’s most tranquil and appealing historic villages.

Weekend guests are advised to book overnight accommodation soon – you will take home bootloads of wine bargains and indelible memories of country hospitality at its finest.

Local wines on offer include McGregor Winery, Lords, Kingsriver, Tanagra wines & distillery, Koningsrivier, Wolfdoring, Buffalo Creek, Buitehof and Wonderfontein.

The great attraction of this great day out is the opportunity to talk on a one to one basis with the helpful wine makers and owners of the estates who are there for the serious tasters and buyers.

Entrance is R60 which includes a magnificent lead Crystal Tasting glass.
 
Contact : McGregor Tourism
Phone : +27.236251954
eMail : info@tourismmcgregor.co.za
URL : www.tourismmcgregor.co.za
 
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