SWIRL, sniff and sip your way through the best of South Africa’s wines at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, which brings the Cape Winelands to Capetonians’ doorstep at Kenilworth Racecourse on April 29 and 30, accompanied by delicious food.
“With every imaginable varietal on offer for wine lovers to sample, alongside a simply sumptuous selection of fresh and delicious food offerings, it is definitely a day to discover new wines and enjoy old favourites, from elegant, crisp white wines and full-bodied, robust reds to French champagne,” says Pick n Pay’s spokesperson.
More than 40 wine farms will be showcasing their wines this year, and a general ticket includes a tasting glass and 20 wine-tasting vouchers. Wine experts will guide festivalgoers through the various tasting options and explain each wine’s unique flavours and aromas for a renewed appreciation for the different wines.
Some other popular features at the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival include live music by local musicians and the popular dedicated Sparkling Experience, which boasts some of the greatest local brands and finest French champagne. The Pick n Pay Tasting Room delivers a 30-minute canapé and wine pairing experience hosted by winemakers and chefs, an engaging session, perfect for those who are serious about their wine or those wanting more in-depth knowledge about their favourite wines.
For food, an impressive range can be enjoyed under the trees or at the expansive seating areas near the wine stands or live music. Options range from “hot out-the-oven” pizzas and gourmet burgers to cheese and charcuterie platters and grilled braai boards. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available as well.
Festivalgoers can pre-book a Pick n Pay picnic basket with a curated showcase of delectable offerings. Think selected cheeses, cured hams, freshly baked bread, biltong, hummus, and more.
The event begins at noon on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 and ends at 6pm. Tickets start at R250 per person. For more information, click here.
Things to know
- Dates: Saturday, 29 April – Sunday, 30 April, 2023
- Time: 12pm – 6pm (Note: wine tastings end at 5pm and wine & food sales at 5.30pm)
- Venue: Kenilworth Racecourse
Ticket options/prices
- R250 per person – general access. This includes a day pass, wine glass and 20 wine-tasting vouchers for the opportunity to taste wines from more than 40 wine farms, live music, top-of-the-range wines for sale & access to delicious food to purchase.
- R330 per person – general access + 1x 30-minute food and wine pairing at the Pick n Pay Tasting Room. Note: Tickets are limited for this and sell out quickly.
- Picnic baskets (pre-order only via Webtickets): R295 (serves 2 – 3)
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Durban and Johannesburg festivals take place on 19 August 2013 and 23-24 September 2023, respectively.
WIN: Pick n Pay is giving one reader two general access tickets and a picnic hamper for two. To be in the running send an email to [email protected] with Eat Play Drink in the subject line. Include name, ID number and cell number for both you and your plus one, and let her know which day you’d like to go. The winner will be selected randomly and contacted directly by the organisers. Good luck!
