Always popular and steeped in tradition, wine plays an important role in Cape Town's past and present, and the region is one of the world's leading wine regions. The wine industry is one of the country's most successful agricultural sectors, promoting tourism, nurturing local businesses, creating jobs and revitalizing communities. One&Only Cape Town is therefore looking forward to once again celebrating the birth of a remarkable wine in South Africa, 366 years after the first bottle was made in the Cape. An annual event held every February 2nd, the resort celebrates this historic event with a weekend of festivities.
Dubbed the 'Birthday of South African Wine', this weekend event brings together an incredible number of wine producers, wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the Cape region, celebrating not only the industry but also its rich heritage and the products it produces. Celebrating the finest wines. South Africa has the unique distinction of knowing the exact date when the first wine was made. On February 2, 1659, then-Governor of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck, wrote in his diary, “Today, praise be to God, for the first time wine was made from Cape grapes,'' and this historic moment was immortalized. etched into history.
A collection of 22 wine estates across the state, including popular wine estates in Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Constantia and even Wellington, come together under one banner to celebrate the art of wine and everything that makes it. We celebrate wine farms for their creed, scale and specialty. This elixir is possible. When asked about the significance of the day, One&Only Cape Town’s head sommelier Ruvo Ntseo said: That's the day it all started. For many people, wine is more than just a drink. It is rooted in our heritage, culture and identity and is entrenched in South Africa's history books. ”
The festival is expected to grow to new heights and become an even bigger and better event than before. From Friday 31st January until the eve of Saturday 1st February, enjoy bespoke wine pairings at ROOI, One&Only Cape Town's fine wine collection, with a unique menu created by Resort Executive Chef Terrence Ford. Masu. The main event will be held on Sunday, when a full-fledged wine birthday celebration begins on the Vista Deck. The waterways surrounding the resort are the perfect setting to soak up the natural surroundings and enjoy time with your loved ones, filled with laughter and conversation as sparkling as drinking Cap Classic. Canapés will be making their way through the crowd, including charcuterie boards, bite-sized desserts, skewered lamb, fresh oysters and more. All dishes are specially selected to compliment the featured wine estates, ensuring that every bite is matched with the wine. The day will feature a variety of wine estates, from well-known classics to lesser-known boutiques, exploring lesser-known and tourist-visited estates, as well as party-goers and crowds of people. You can drink as much wine as you like. Enjoy wine-related activities. Celebrations continue as the sunset casts a golden glow reminiscent of a ripe harvest, while live music, art and fashion set the mood.
One&Only Cape Town is proud to once again lead the cheers at this annual celebration in the city, as tourists and locals alike gather to celebrate, along with winemakers both past and present, We are planning a space where you can toast to wine farms and wine heritage. the current.
