First Oratorio Yearlings Debut at CPYS
Avontuur Estate and Thoroughbred Stud Farm is excited and proud to present proven international sire Oratorio’s yearlings, on sale for the first time in South Africa, at the 2016 Cape Premier Yearling Sale, which takes place on 21 and 22 January at the CTICC.
With a total of 31 yearlings from this highly rated stallion in Book 1, and recent international Group wins by mature runners Mourinho and Military Attack, Avontuur Estate believes that his contribution to classic racing in this country will be immense. Oratorio has consistently been in the leading sires lists in Europe and with 7 international Group 1 winners to his name he is sure to be well received in SA as a proven sire of tough, sound, classic horses.
From the Avontuur draft, Pippa is most excited about a muscular filly called Hot Chocolate out of excellent race mare Mochachino and the strong colt out of A Daughter’s Legacy called Ancestry. Another good looking colt is the half-brother to Contador out of Fine Wood, who is a racy attractive specimen.
For all about the Oratorio’s and the Var’s on offer at the Sale, visit our Stud Pages on www.avontuurestate.co.za.
Tasting Room is a hub for gifts, specials and fun activities
We’ve had fun adding to our gift items over the last few months, and we now stock something for everyone. The wine and brandy connoisseur can try the pot-stilled brandy or our award-winning wines, an overseas tourist who needs a small, light and compact item to fit into a suitcase will be happy, and the local wine tasting visitor will enjoy buying some of the specials to drink at home or on holiday this summer.
We can make up gift packs to suit, and will wrap gifts with pleasure.
Also find out more about our delivery options locally and internationally.
Tasting Room Fun & Specials
Grab a box of 6 bottles of our easy-drinking Estate Sauvignon Blanc for R320, instead of the normal price of R390 or get ready for the new year with a bottle of Avontuur Sparkling Rosé, made up of Chardonnay/Pinot Noir for only R70 per bottle. (Usual price R85). We also have weekly specials on our premiere range wines and don’t miss out on the Nougat or Biltong and Wine Pairings at R50 pp.Ask at the tasting room for more info about our Guided and Self-guided Farm walks.
2016 Live Music Series kicks off with Dan Patlansky
Dan Patlansky, locally and internationally revered as guitarist, singer/songwriter and blues purveyor will be performing a solo accoustic set on the terrace at Avontuur Estate, situated next to the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West on Friday, 5 February from 18h00-21h00. The Avontuur series continues with global superstar saxophonist Andrew Young performing on Friday, 4 March and ends off on Friday, 1 April with local muso, James Saunders wowing the crowd with his laid-back sounds. Tickets are available from the tasting room at Avontuur Estate and can be booked by contacting Ella or Kayla at +27 21 855-3450 or winery@avontuurestate.co.za . Bookings and pre-payment is essential.
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November winners
Thanks for all the shares of your moments with our wines this past month. Our winners are:
@greengirlsinafrica (twitter), @rachmyra (instagram) and @vuurtoring (twitter). They each win a Premiere range gift pack worth R1000. You still have a chance till 31 December. Join our social media accounts and share your #AvontuurMoments.
FESTIVE SEASON OPENING TIMES
Avontuur Estate is open daily, including Sundays and public holidays for wine tastings, except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The Avontuur Estate Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch and for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant can be contacted at openhand@polka.co.za or +27.218554600.
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