Franschhoek

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Franschhoek, South Africa

Website: http://franschhoek.org.za/events/event/franschhoek-magic-of-bubbles-cap-classique-champagne-festival

Taste some of France's best Champagnes alongside the finest Cap Classiques to emerge from the wine cellars of South Africa. With the winemaking method virtually the same, it comes down to the terroir and skill of the winemakers, something which South African winemakers have mastered throughout the years.

Renowned wineries participating in this popular festival include Boschendal, Colmant, Dieu Donne, Graham Beck Wines, Krone, La Motte, Morena, Môreson, Pierre Jourdan, Simonsig, Steenberg, Rickety Bridge and Villiera. World renowned Champagnes will be represented by brands such as Billecart Salmon, Tribaut and Veuve Clicquot.

The centrepiece of the festival is the grand marquee situated on the sprawling lawns surrounding Franschhoek's famous Huguenot Monument, where Cap Classique and Champagne stalls will be interspersed with local restaurants offering delicious delicacies to match, and live entertainment setting the tone for the celebrations.

Visitors to the festival will be treated to multilayered gastronomic delights, as local restaurants get the chance to showcase Franschhoek's status as one of the world's premier culinary destinations. Some of the participating fine dining restaurants include Haute Cabriere, Le Quartier Français, Bread & Wine, La Motte Farm Shop, Roca, Wild Peacock Products,Le Franschhoek and for those with a sweet tooth, Huguenot Fine Chocolates.

This year the festival will take full advantage of the Cape's glorious summer evenings, with the festival open from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, 2 December, and then between 12pm and 5pm on both Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 December.

The centrepiece of the festival is the grand marquee situated on the sprawling lawns surrounding Franschhoek's famous Huguenot Monument, where Cap Classique and Champagne stalls will be interspersed with local restaurants offering delicious delicacies to match, and live entertainment setting the tone for the celebrations.

Email: info@franschhoek.org.za