EXCITING YOUNG JOCK JOINS AVONTUUR STABLE
Lyle Hewitson, fondly nicknamed “The Flying Apprentice” joins the ranks of Avontuur Estate-sponsored jockeys this month, bringing the total to four. With highly rated and experienced jockeys like Greg Cheyne and MJ Byleveld, Champion Apprentice Callan Murray and now Lyle in the stable, we look forward to a successful Summer season. To read more, visit our website.
CALLAN BEATS ALL IN GR 2 AT KENILWORTH
What a weekend it’s been for our “boys” when Callan Murray took the Gr 2 Choice Carriers Fillies Championship on Ektifaa, and as if that’s not enough, Greg Cheyne was third on Final Judgement A wonderful win for the reigning Equus Champion Apprentice jockey and we’re thrilled to see our brand up there right in front. (Photo Credit: Wayne Marks)
SWEET TREATS PAIRING READY FOR HOLIDAY VISITORS
We had a lot of fun choosing the exact pairings for our new Tasting Room activity for the holiday season and after a few “test drives” we’re now comfortable that the “Sweet Treats Pairing” will be a hit! Try four of our wines with a selection of Turkish Delight, Fudge and Nougat, specially created to enhance our wines by well-known producer, Roses Handmade Confectionary. The cost is R60 pp, and the pairing is available daily whenever the tasting room is open. Reservations not necessary.
TASTING ROOM WINE SPECIAL
We’re so ready for summer and the festive season to arrive, we’d love to share some of our wines with you – specially priced for that special occasion. Pop in and get some of our 4* Platter’s MCC at only R130 per bottle (Usual price: R142) or a 3-pack of Summer Sizzlers (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir/Chardonnay and Luna de Miel Chardonnay) at only R230 instead of R268.
WHAT’S ON AROUND TOWN?
“Tune the Vine” with us at hot new venue, Door221 in Cape Town on Wednesday, 9 November when Philip Taberer will be on hand to show off our wine to the fun-loving crowd. Tickets from Quicket. See you there.
Avontuur is part of this season’s “Stellenbosch Street Soiree’s” where some of the top wineries in our area get together with 100’s of wine loving fans in the streets of Stellies to party, taste and enjoy Summer in the winelands. We’re booked for Wednesday 16 and 30 November, so meet us there
RESTAURANT NEWS
Our last Breakfast Club of the year stars WordofMouthCT blogger Cindi Page, who will show you how to optimise your website to build your brand and business via using a blog! Wednesday, 9 November from 08h30. R150 pp. Bookings at openhand@polka.co.za or +27.218554296.
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