12/02/2009 Paarl Ommiberg Festival at Mellasat Vineyards

 Come and join us for what promises to be a fantastic occasion for the whole family. Grape stomping competitions for the kids, cooking demonstrations for Mom and a golf and wine competion for Dad - so there's something for everybody!

And more.........barrel tastings with Mellasat's winemaker and the opportunity to taste the 2009 vintages in the making! With food and snacks available relax in the stunning setting of our cellar gardens with a glass or so of our award winning wine.

• Grape picking, grape stomping competition and pressing demonstration                                                                                    (R10 entry for stomping competition)   11 am & 3 pm

• Vintage 2009 & barrel tastings with the winemaker                                                                                                                            (R10 tour fee)   10 am, 12 noon, 2.30 pm & 4.30 pm

• Golf & Wine competition at Mountain Shadows                                                                                                                                 (R50 per round incl. wine tasting)   9.30am to 5.30 pm

• Gourmet breakfast cooking demonstration with chef Janet Walls                                                                                                       (R30 incl. breakfast)   9.30am (booking essential)

• An Asian lunch cooking demonstration with chef Janet Walls                                                                                                   (R20)   12.30 pm (booking essential)

• Gourmet food & snacks available all day - booking for lunch essential and breakfast preferable!

• Breakfast                                                                                                                                                                                                          9 am to 11 am (booking advisable)                                                                                                                                                             Gourmet lunch - three course food & wine pairing                                                                                                                          (R120 incl. wine)   11 am to 4 pm (booking essential)

• Tractor & trailer rides through the vineyards throughout the day.

• Courtesy shuttle bus service connecting Mellasat with other participating Paarl wine farms throughout the day.   

Call   021 862 4525   or email mellasat@mweb.co.za  for bookings and further information. Also visit www.ommiberg.co.za to view the comprehensive program of all participating wine farms in the festival.