Gabriëlskloof Wines

Our Favourite Things Market

Schalk Joubert — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:27:32 +0000

at Gabrielskloof
16 December 2011, 5pm onwards
17 December 2011, 12pm to 5pm

On Friday 16 December, the “opening” night of the market will be celebrated with a super talented live gypsy jazz band from Stellenbosch – Manouche (link to Manouche website : (http://www.facebook.com/manoucheSA). The evening kicks of at 5pm and stallholders will be ready to welcome friends and guests with their crafts, delicacies, and fresh produce. We’ve selected the very best in (as much as possible) local talent and passion – handmade chocolate by (link to von Geuseau chocs from Greyton, amazing charcuterie from Luddite in Botriver, Genevieve MCC, oysters, ‘Food from the Karoo’, french crepes, goat’s milk cheeses from neighbouring farm “Anysbos” (and much more, and of course a fantastic selection of stylish crafts from as far as trendy design capital Cape Town.

We repeat all the magic on Saturday 17 December, when the market starts at 12pm and finishes around 5pm. We will have a play area for the kids with a jumping castle (and supervision, of course), so bring the whole family – including dogs

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Easter egg hunt!

Nicolene Heyns — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:16:47 +0000

Maremmana & Gabriëlskloof do polo & lunch

Nicolene Heyns — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:08:44 +0000

In true Gabriëlskloof style, we paired up with Maremmana Polo Estate to do a special Polo and lunch event. Guests will be met with a glass of champagne when they arrive at Maremmana for the Polo game, and afterwards head to Gabriëlskloof, where our chefs, Juan and Frans, will have a true Italian feast laid out. Siamo felice per “La Dolce Vita”! For more details and to book, contact Nicolene – nicolene@gabrielskloof.co.za or 082 852 6547

Barrel Race

Nicolene Heyns — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:33:46 +0000

October is Barrel Race time in Botrivier!

The Bot River station will be the centre of attraction with food stalls, live music, prizes and lots of local wine plus the thrill of watching your team make the mad dash to the finish line!

What you need to know:

Date & Time: 30th October 2010, 11:30 -15:00 (participating teams to arrive at 11:00)
Location: Bot River Train Station, next to the Shuntin’ Shed
Early Bird Entry Fee: R500.00 per team of 4 before Oct. 20th

(Entry form click here )

How do the races work? Races are relay-style with time trials leaving the two best teams competing for the grand prize in the final race.
Prizes: The winning team wins a new wine barrel to the value of R7500.
Local wines, accommodation and loads of other seriously great prizes to be won!

See you there!

The wine producers of Bot River want to assist the promotion of educational excellence in Bot River and have created the annual Barrel Race to raise funds to support catering to the needs of the Bot River Educational Foundation (BEF). Further information is attached.
Would you rather just make a donation to BEF?
Contact: melissanelsen@gmail.com

What else to do on the day?
Bot River Van der Stel Pass Challenge organised by BEF.
Categories:
Cycle: 15, 36 and 57 km (MTB)
Run/walk: 21 and 10 km
Fun run/walk: 5 km

Would you like to enter? Click here

The events start and end at the historic Bot River Station and winds along the beautiful Van der Stel Pass and over land and farms not normally open to the public.

Our favourite things market

Nicolene Heyns — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:24:59 +0000

These are a few of our favourite things: beautifully crafted artisanal products, fresh local produce and passionate foodies, and friendly, happy atmosphere. We’re celebrating these things at our special evening market in December, where we will have more than 25 passionate stallholders that include traditional homemade ice cream, slow brewed beer, amazing French Champagne, oysters, bespoke clothing and jewelry, lovely vintage housewares and a lot more.

We encourage visitors to bring the whole family – we will have something for everyone, including a jumping castle with supervision for the kids. With the sound of french accordion wafting through the air, guests can browse around or relax on the lawn, or even play a game of petanque. A true celebration thus, of favourite things.

yay for beautiful things*

Botriviera Spring Weekend

Nicolene Heyns — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:03:31 +0000

A fabulous weekend celebrating the advent of Spring and Rosѐ created by the Bot River winemakers targeted at the pink wine buying market.

Participating wine estates will celebrate Rosѐ by hosting an appropriately pink event with gastronomy, competitions, tastings, blendings, amusing activities and hilarious entertainment.

Participating wineries will be open on Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 09:00 till 15:00 and will be landmarked by pink barrels at the entrance to each property.

Accommodation for the weekend will be provided by participating estates and guest farms – booking is essential. Guests have the option of taking a courtesy pink bus from venue to venue.

Entertainment varies from a polo match and fly fishing to pink paint ball games, with wine and olive oil tastings and blending, sumptuous meals, live music, pottery and art exhibitions. Guests are invited to carouse and cruise the night away on Saturday 4 September at a frothy pink party at the Bot River Hotel – tickets R50 !

Bot River is only 1.15h (one hour) from Cape Town so whether one is visiting for a day or spending the weekend on one of the participating estates the Botriviera Spring Weekend provides an opportunity to discover and explore this fascinating area, meet the merry winemakers and enjoy their splendidly pink wines.