One of the first South African wine festivals to feature sauvignon blanc of the Constantia Valley, regional and international producers, will celebrate the distinctive freshness of the “wild white” grape and it’s compatibility with food. The festival features four palate stimulating events which are supported by the participating producers – Constantia Uitsig, Klein Constantia, Groot Constantia, Steenberg Vineyards, Eagles Nest, Buitenverwachting and Constantia Glen. The program consists of: 

Constantia Fresh 2010

INTERNATIONAL SAUVIGNON BLANC TASTING   Date: Friday 26th February 2010

Time: 14h00 – 19h00

Cost: R1,500 per person

Venue: Buitenverwachting old cellar

Taste over 40 local and international wines from some of the best producers in the world, including wines from the Loire Valley in France and Marlborough in New Zealand. The tasting will be conducted by representatives from the regions and hosted by Master of Wine, Cathy van Zyl.

FINE DINING EXPERIENCE 

Date: 26th February 2010

Time: 19h30

Cost: R1,500 per person

Venue: La Colombe Restaurant, Constantia Uitsig

Experience matured sauvignon blanc and classic red wines from Constantia Valley and the Loire Valley, matched perfectly with dishes from award-winning chef, Luke Dale-Roberts.

INTERNATIONAL FRESHNESS IN RED WINES TASTING

Date: Saturday 27th February 2010

Time: 11h00 – 13h30

Cost: R700 per person

Venue: Groot Constantia Production Cellar

This international tasting has the objective of exploring and showcasing the freshness found in red wines, including wines from the Constantia Valley, France and Australia.

SAUVIGNON BLANC AND FOOD PAIRING EXHIBITION 

Date: Saturday 27th February 2010

Time: 15h00 – 20h00

Cost: R400 per person

Venue: Lawns of Buitenverwachting Wine Estate

30 Local and regional sauvignon blanc producers will showcase their wines alongside canapes from the top chefs of the Cape. The walk around tasting will be followed by a picnic with live entertainment rounding off the event. Expect to find producers’ wines from all of the main sauvignon blanc districts in South Africa – taste, sample and compare.

Tickets for the event can be obtained from the tasting room at Steenberg Vineyards or from Lida Van Heerden.

Tel: (27) 21 7132211

Email: lida@steenberg.co.za

www.constantiafresh.com