The annual Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap event takes place with prepped and primed Pinotage on tap, premium beers and wines, food and treat stalls as well as live entertainment from artists including Gangs of Ballet, Natasha Meister and Newton’s 2nd Law.
The Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, South Africa’s most anticipated wine event on the annual calendar is set to take place for the ninth year running on Saturday 12th October 2013 at Wellington’s Diemersfontein Wine Estate outside Cape Town. Diemersfontein will also bring this event to Johannesburg and Durban, on the 7th September 2013 and 21st September 2013 respectively.
South Africa’s most anticipated wine event on the annual calendar , The Diemersfontein ‘Pinotage on Tap’ is set to take place on Saturday 12th October 2013, for its ninth year running at Wellington’s Diemersfontein Wine Estate outside Cape Town.
Diemersfontein will also bring this event to Johannesburg and Durban, on the 7th September 2013 and 21st September 2013 respectively.
Guests attending this year’s event can look forward to ‘prepped and primed’ barrels of Pinotage. Cape Town guests can also enjoy one barrel of Chenin Blanc and one barrel of Shiraz. The official Beer partner for the POT festival is the premium, craft slow beer from Darling Brewery
Included in the ticket price, is a range of lunch dishes and sweet treats, as well as some interesting food stalls in a market style environment. Guests can look forward to great entertainment with an exciting musical line-up for the day, including Gangs of Ballet, Newton’s 2nd Law and Natasha Meister.
Save the date and book your tickets through Computicket from 10 June 2013. Numbers are limited so wine enthusiasts are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment! Weekend accommodation specials are also available. Please contact Rene at Diemersfontein on 021 864 5050 or online@diemersfontein.co.za (Bookings will only be open with ticket sales)
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SAVE THE DATE DIARY DETAILS:
Event: Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap 2013
POT JHB
Date: 7 September
Ticket Price: R340 per adult
Ticket and Wine R770 – this includes a case of 6 bottles of the Diemersfontein Pinotage to be collected on the day.
Future Fans (All under 18’s)
Timing: 12:30 – 18:30
Venue: Oakfield Farm, Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg
Bands: Newton’s 2nd Law & Natasha Meister
POT DBN
Date: 21 September
Ticket Price: R280 per adult
Ticket and Wine R720
Future Fans R80
Timing: 12:30 – 18:30
Venue: The Litchi Orchard, Seaforth Rd, Salt Rock, Durban
Bands: Gangs of Ballet & Natasha Meister
POT Cape Town
Date: 12 October
Ticket Price: R340 per adult. No Kids ticket.
Ticket and Wine R770, incl Free gift of an original POT Peak Cap.
Timing: 12:30 – 18:30
Venue: Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate, Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Wellington.
Bands: Gangs of Ballet, Newton’s 2nd Law and Natasha Meister
The Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, South Africa's most anticipated wine event on the annual calendar is set to take place for the ninth year running on Saturday 12th October 2013 at Wellington's Diemersfontein Wine Estate outside Cape Town.
Diemersfontein will also bring this event to Johannesburg and Durban, on the 7th September 2013 and 21st September 2013 respectively.
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