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New and exclusive Gourmet Lane at Stellenbosch Wine Festival
14 July 2009  by GC Communications
Indulge in delectable gourmet treats that will tantalise your senses at the new Gourmet Lane at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, which takes place from 30 July to 2 August at the Paul Roos Centre. Top restaurants in the Winelands area will be serving their best dishes for festival goers to enjoy,
Tuck into signature dishes paired with local wines of favourite Stellenbosch eateries - 96 Winery Road, Overture, Terroir, Volkskombuis, Joostenberg Bistro and the Barouche Restaurant (Blaauwklippen). Each Gourmet Lane restaurant will team up with a local wine estate to create a truly wonderful food and wine pairing experience. The gourmet treats will be available at R30 to R40 per dish including a glass of wine.

Over the years, Stellenbosch has become a true gourmet destination attracting food and wine lovers from all over the world with no less than three local restaurants making the country's Top 10 Eat Out 2009 poll.

Festival goers can also visit the Clover Demonstration Kitchen where chefs will be cooking up a storm with fun themes such as Get your Game on, Magical Mushrooms, The ultimate tasting menu and Kids with Clover. Raffle tickets will be sold at each demonstration, giving you the chance of winning a wonderful Clover hamper. Funds raised from the ticket sales will be donated to the Clover Mama Afrika Project.

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is a popular destination for both local and international visitors and has become a winelands tradition during the winter months. This year, festival goers can enjoy a selection of over 500 wines and gourmet delights from 170 exhibitors all under one roof.

Tickets for the Stellenbosch Wine Festival are available from Computicket, ranging from R100 per person, to R300 for the Golden Pass.

For more information on the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, contact 021 886 4310 or visit www.wineroute.co.za. To win tickets and top prizes, sms WINE to 34010 (sms cost R2). Terms and conditions apply.
 
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