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Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek is abuzz with activity in preparation of its fourth annual Harvest Festival on Saturday 24 March 2012. Offering a fun-filled day in the breathtaking setting of a working wine farm, this harvesting experience will appeal to those wine enthusiasts who prefer a more personal harvesting experience, spending the day hosted by winemaker Darran Stone. Delicious gourmet cuisine, loads of hands-on activity and a special gift to take home, add up to an unforgettable day at R490 per person. 

Activities kick off at 8am when guests will be welcomed with a gift of their own Mont Rochelle T-shirt and a hearty breakfast. Then it’s time to enter into the spirit of the season with a stint of grape-picking among the vineyards. The fun slides into high gear with traditional grape stomping, and the chance to get knee-deep in grape juice, along with a bevy of new friends.  After washing down a tasting of the freshly-pressed grape must (juice that has already started fermenting), it’s off on a fascinating tour of the wine cellar to taste Mont Rochelle’s latest vintages. A delicious, al fresco lunch, in the magical garden setting of the Country Kitchen terrace, where a live band will provide the vibe, will allow guests to refuel before a round of traditional French boules, with teams competing for the winners’ title, to end off a perfect day.

For guests who would like to make a weekend of it, Mont Rochelle is offering a special Harvest Weekend Package, available on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 March. At R2000 per person sharing for two nights, this great value special offer includes a luxurious 2-night stay at the Mont Rochelle Hotel; complimentary attendance of the popular Tasting 101 event on the Friday evening (a delicious tasting journey of selected Chardonnays); participation in the Harvest Festival on Saturday, which includes breakfast and lunch at the Country Kitchen; as well as full English breakfast at fine dining restaurant Mange Tout on Sunday morning.

Advance booking is essential. Reservations Tel (021) 876 2770, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Follow on @MontRochelleH

 

MORE ABOUT MONT ROCHELLE: Distinguished by its impeccable service and warm Cape hospitality, the Mont Rochelle Hotel comprises 16 superbly-appointed en-suite bedrooms and six suites, each an inspired blend of contemporary style and comfort. Facilities include a Spa with two serene treatment rooms, jacuzzi and sauna to ensure guests leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Mont Rochelle is recognized as a premier wine and food destination, with Mange Tout serving a superb fine-dining culinary offering, while a more informal gourmet experience awaits at cellar door restaurant, the Country Kitchen. On sunny days vineyard picnics are available on the rolling lawns adjacent to the dam, and guests may embark on walking trails, mountain biking and horse riding - including wine tasting on horseback. Cellar tours and wine tasting of Mont Rochelle and its lauded Miko vintages complete this luxurious experience in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

 

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