HAIRY BUT NOT SCARY

Ahoy there sailors! 

It’s April in the Overberg and the grape harvest in now almost all in. It’s time for all the wine estates to enjoy a little bit of a celebration after bringing in the harvest. Nobody does this better or in a more unique manner than the crazy gang along the Botriver Wine Route. Their harvest celebration is named 'Barrels and Beards Harvest Celebration' and this is going to be their third year of presenting what is truly a unique experience.

Tradition in this wine making area is that during the harvesting period none of the wine makers or people of the wine estate are allowed to shave until the harvest comes in and at the Barrels and Beards Festival the best beard is chosen of the wine makers. This has become a highly contested competition and last year we even saw props being used and special themes chosen to go with these beards. We expect this year will brief to be a hair raising event and we anticipate the winner will win by a whisker!

The event includes complimentary barrel tastings of the 2014 wines, there’s lots to eat and a host of music and entertainment including the famous barrel race. If you are hoping to get tickets to this occasion which cost R 270 per person we have bad news as the event is sold out for this year. The good news is there’s going to be another one next year!

For more information contact Nicolene 082 852 6547 or visit their website. 

This event is limited to only 200 people per year and takes place on the Anysbos Farm. This is truly a must do event for any wine lover, especially those with a sense of humor and adventure!

Wish you all plain sailing until we meet again next week, same place, same time.