Tag Archives: Event
JAK DE PRIESTER LIVE AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
The talented and versatile Jak de Priester will be performing at Durbanville Hills Wines at the start of the harvest season on Friday, 3 February. Known as the “Brooklyn Poet” because of the references in some of his lyrics to well-known landmarks, De Priester is praised for his poetic songs, musicality and performances filled with [...]
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CAROLS, CANDLES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Join Durbanville Hills Wines as we celebrate the festive season under the stars with a Christmas market and a performance of traditional and contemporary Christmas favourites by local musicians Jacus Hattingh and Tania Olivier accompanied by a 5-piece band. Avoid over-crowded shops during the Christmas rush and purchase your gifts at the night market. Hand-made [...]
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ROCK AND BLUES AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 06. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Unwind under the olive trees on November 11 as you enjoy Durbanville Hills’ award-winning wines whilst listening to the mellow sounds of indie rock musician Farryl Purkiss and blues artist Dan Patlansky. Both musicians have been gaining national and international recognition and radio success for their unique sounds which can be enjoyed as the sun [...]
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OBIKWA STICKS IT NECK OUT WITH MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY IN THE WINELANDS
Posted on 14. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Gather the clan for a great family day out at the OBiKWA Mountain Biking Day in the spectacular Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Sunday, 20 November 2011. The adventure is set to start at 07h30 for 08h00 at The Only One Restaurant on the Bottelary Road, with two mountain biking routes [...]
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FIRST EVER STEENBERG VINEYARD TRAIL RUN A ‘RUNAWAY’ SUCCESS
Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley held its first Steenberg Vineyard Trail Run on Heritage Day, 24 September this year. Over 300 avid walkers, runners and wine enthusiasts participated in this sold-out fun event, many having donned fancy dress costumes as their favourite ‘character, fruit or icon’, to enjoy a brisk walk or leisurely run [...]
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DO MALE WHALES FLIRT?
Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Did you know that male whales flirt when they sing to their female counterparts? Songs can last as long as 30 minutes, usually split up into small parts of two to four minutes each, called themes. Find out more fascinating facts about whales at this year’s Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival that runs from Friday, [...]
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KAAPSE VONKEL TURNS 40 (SIMONSIG)
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Exclusive celebrations pay tribute to SA’s iconic Cap Classique Bubbly lovers can look forward to the birthday bash of the year when pioneering Simonsig Estate pulls out all the stops for unrivalled celebrations of the 40th anniversary of South Africa’s iconic Kaapse Vonkel in October. Savour the true spirit of this Stellenbosch Cap Classique legend [...]
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CATHARINA’S RESTAURANT TO SERVE UP CELEBRATORY GOURMET FOOD AND WINE EVENT
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg’s two celebrated chefs, Brad Ball of Bistro Sixteen82 and Garth Almazan of Catharina’s Restaurant, have teamed up to present a sophisticated gourmet food and wine event in the heart of the Constantia Valley on Friday 30 September. The famed Catharina’s restaurant sets the scene for this lavish culinary affair, where guests will savour a [...]
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CELEBRATE YOUR HERITAGE AT THE LABORIE LAZY DAYS MARKET 24 SEPTEMBER 2011
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Celebrate your heritage and National Braai Day on Saturday, 24 September at the popular Laborie Lazy Days Market, situated at the award-winning Laborie Wine Farm in the heart of the Paarl Winelands. In keeping with the theme visitors will have the opportunity to ‘Buy ‘n Braai’ whereby you can purchase your braai meat and have [...]
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STEENBERG VINEYARDS OFFERS A FABULOUS FUSION OF FOOD, WINE AND SONG DURING ‘SPRING IT ON CONSTANTIA’
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley will present a range of fun-filled activities for young and old during the annual ‘Spring it on Constantia’ Festival, which will take place from 14 to 23 October 2011. An eclectic programme will offer outings for the individual, as well as the whole family. Food and music enthusiasts will [...]











