EPIC TREASURE HUNT COMING TO JOHANNESBURG

Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow in 4) General News, KWV, Laborie

The national Epic of Everlasting treasure hunt will be launched in Johannesburg on Sunday 31 July 2011. This is the sixth in a series of nine treasure hunts (the first five were held in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Pietermartizburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein) that form part of KWV’s travelling Cecil Skotnes art exhibition. A treasure in the form of a decorated golden wine barrel will be hidden in Johannesburg at a location that can be found by solving the riddle published on the website www.epicofeverlasting.co.za on 31 July.

The riddle relates to the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh (one of the earliest stories of mankind, and also the centrepiece of KWV’s Cecil Skotnes exhibition). The original story, which features Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality, has been conceptualised into 9 chapters – mirrored by the nine national locations of the treasure hunt.

The finalist from each of the nine locations, will not only be invited, flown out and hosted at the Laborie wine farm in Paarl for a formal dinner in the beautiful manor house, but will also stand a chance to win the grand prize: a 15 litre bottle of  Laborie wine that will be refilled for the rest of the winner’s lifetime. To enter, treasure hunters who find the barrel, have to take a picture of him/herself with the treasure, and mail this to johannesburg@epicoveverlasting.co.za to qualify before 10 August.

The central piece of the KWV Cecil Skotnes travelling exhibition is a wood carved triptych which has been a feature in the Laborie Manor House since the 1970s. Called the “Origin of wine”, Skotnes has created his own interpretation of the Epic of Gilgamesh on the three panels. The work combines the epic quest for immortality with the history of wine and art in South Africa – a  very unique context for the Epic of Everlasting treasure hunt! The treasure hunt will close on 10 August and the Johannesburg winner will be announced at the opening event the following evening at Arts on Main. More information and clues will be available on the Epic of Everlasting facebook page and twitter.

Treasure hunt

The treasure hunt will continue its tour from Johannesburg to visit Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, before the grand finale at Laborie farm in Paarl in December.

KWV is one of the leading wine and spirits producers in South Africa. Its head office is located in Paarl, in the Western Cape region – one of the country’s top wine producing regions. The company sources wines and grapes from the best and most sought after viticultural regions in South Africa. KWV is known internationally for brands such as Roodeberg, KWV wines, Laborie, Golden Kaan, Cathedral Cellar, Café  Culture, Wild Africa Cream and the KWV 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 Year Old brandies. KWV is a founder member of the Industry Association for the Responsible Use of Alcohol (ARA).

Laborie Wine Farm is nestled in the fertile Paarl valley, with the beautiful Paarl Rock as background. The farm was granted to Isaac Taillefert in 1691 and more than 300 years on, is one of  the oldest operational wine farms in South Africa. Laborie produces some of the best Methode Cape Classic bubblies, an array of award-winning wines, an estate brandy and an unique fortified Pinotage dessert wine. Visitors can overnight in the tranquil guest house and enjoy a delectable meal at the Laborie Restaurant. In testament to Isaac Taillefert, Laborie continues to deliver in the best French heritage tradition.

Enquiries: Chantal Prince  |  Tel 021 807 3450  |  prince@kwv.co.za  |  www.kwv.co.za  |  www.epicofeverlasting.co.za

Source: KWV

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