The Vaal Triangle region has lots to offer, and once a year there’s a splendid opportunity to showcase the area widely – all thanks to the Vaal Wine Route!
The ever-popular annual Vaal River Meander Wine Route is back for its 20th edition. From June 8 until July 28 locals and visitors alike can share in the pleasure of this well-priced wine and foodie treat that’s sure to beat the winter blues!
The Route incorporates a diversity of local venues on and around the banks of the Vaal River. This year’s Wine Route launches on June 1 with a vibrant Wine Expo from 12:00 to 17:00 at Stonehaven-on-Vaal.
The Wine Route, spanning eight weeks, is a relaxing way to enjoy the best of South Africa’s wine, and a feel-good way to spend a lazy winter Saturday and Sunday (from midday to 18:00 every weekend). Come on your own or get a bunch of friends together to enjoy the tastings! R80 per person is all it costs to enjoy sampling eight different wines at each venue. All of the venues on the Wine Route showcase different Estates. This means one can go from venue to venue, discovering a new selection of excellent wines. You might even find your “new favourite” along the way.
This is also a great opportunity for companies to entertain their clients or staff with well-priced wine tasting experiences, with or without food pairing – every experience having a distinctive edge. Should you want to organize a corporate or private group outing during the eight Wine Route weeks, there are a number of packages to choose from. Personalized packages can be put together – tailored for individual, corporate or private needs.
This year’s participating venues are: Stonehaven-on-Vaal, Waterfront Country Lodge & Spa, Urban Vines Bistro and Vineyard, Cock & Bull Pub, Heritage Village, Rio Sol Portuguese Restaurant (Vereeniging), Riviera on Vaal Resort, Emerald Resort & Casino, Ocean Basket (Vanderbijlpark), The Vaal River Lodge and The Iron Restaurant. Wine lovers can make the most of their journey by visiting all these venues during the Wine Route weeks – in any order of their choice.
* Tickets for the popular Wine Expo, taking place on Saturday June 1 at Stonehaven, are available now. The cost is R300 per person and includes tasting of over 200 different wines, a tasting glass to take home, a 30 minute Vaal River Cruise OR a R50 meal voucher, live entertainment and access to the kids play area, bar and restaurant. Only 2 000 Wine Expo tickets are available and they usually sell out fast, so hurry to get yours!
Visit https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1545434264 to book your Wine Expo tickets or call (016) 982 2951/2. Alternatively send an email to info@stonehaven.co.za or WhatsApp to 060 804 1495. (Please note that no tickets will be sold on the day at the gates).
Illustration Photo: Chilli PicNic
