This time of year the fruit trees (apricots, peaches
and plums) at De Krans and in Calitzdorp are in full bloom, which is an amazing
sight to see. As is the case every year
Spring is the start of a new year for the fruit and wine industry in
Calitzdorp, and also the perfect opportunity to raise a glass to its success.
This year visitors will have the opportunity to make
the most of this spectacular experience, with wonderful activities (and
surprises) in store for those popping into De Krans on the 30th of
August 2014.
These include:
= Spend
the day walking amongst the trees at De Krans, taking in the beauty of the
surrounding blossoms - the perfect opportunity to capture these moments on
film, and also wine prizes up for grabs for the best three photographs taken on
the day.
= Plant
your own Chenin Blanc vines, which can be ‘adopted’ for R10 a vine. All these funds
received will be donated to The Heuwel Playschool in Calitzdorp, which will be used
towards building more classrooms. You can plant as many vines as you want to,
each vine that you plant will be named after yourself. In 2015 you’ll get the
chance to prune your ‘adopted’ vines at the same festival, and in 2016 you’ll
be one of the first to sample the Spring Blossom Day Wine produced by all the
‘adopted’ wines. (Advance booking for this vine planting experience is
essential.)
= Browse
at leisure the market at De Krans where the focus will be on Spring inspired
goods. These include indigenous plants and trees, herbs, homemade products and freshly
baked bread.
= Ensuring
you don’t go hungry a delicious braaivleis
lunch will be prepared by The Vygie Restaurant for R65 per person on the
day. Prior booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Profits generated by
this restaurant will be donated to the Vygieshof Home for the Elderly, situated
in Calitzdorp.
=
De Krans’ full range of wines,
which include the superb 2014 white wines (Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and
Rosé Tinta Barocca) will be available for tasting throughout the day.
= And
the cherry on the cake is a tasting of delicious port cocktails prepared by
none other than winemaker Louis van der Riet.
The perfect family outing to Calitzdorp, a mere 30-minute
drive from Oudtshoorn. For more information contact Bessie Swanepoel on 044 213
3314 or email dekrans@mweb.co.za.