Delight in a weekend filled with bold wines, raging beards and genuine hospitality when the wine community of Bot River in the Overberg celebrates their harvest with a trio of unique events, culminating with their signature Barrels & Beards showdown.
The Bot River Hotel is offering a special weekend party over 17 and 18 April.
This includes a laid-back, sunset session on the ‘stoep’ of the hotel where you can mingle with the locals over a few beers and then amble to the rustic Shuntin’ Shed for wood-fired pizzas on the Friday evening and an enlightening tasting experience on the Saturday.
The fun-filled weekend concludes with the Bot River Barrels & Beards post-harvest celebration when the winemakers’ self-imposed shaving ban (which starts on 1 February and lasts throughout the entire harvesting period) ends on a high and hairy note.
At this annual celebration of good food, wine and company the winemakers flaunt their facial fur and wacky whiskers during an amusing ‘beard parade’ when the boldest beard in Bot River is crowned by esteemed judges who take their job very seriously.
Besides a chance to get your piece of this Limited Release action, the Bot River Barrels & Beards 2015 party includes complimentary barrel tastings of the latest wines, a hearty farm-to-fork dinner and music entertainment led by a lively marimba band. Wines will be on sale on the evening.
Costs and times:
- Drinks at the Bot River Hotel: Friday 17 April, 18h00
- Best of Bot River Tasting: Saturday 18 April, 11h00 at R300 per person. (Includes all the selected wines and lunch)
- Bot River Barrels & Beards showdown: Saturday 18 April, 17h00 at R350 per person. (Includes barrel tasting, entertainment and dinner)
For more information or to book your tickets, contact Nicolene Finlayson by email or call on +27 (0)82 852 6547.
