Lourenford Wine Estate hosts first polo fixture in the Western Cape

Lourenford Wine Estate will host the Investec Private Bank Polo Showdown, be the first polo fixture in the Western Cape.

Lourenford Wine Estate in Somerset West, one of the most beautiful wine estates in South Africa, will host the Investec Private Bank Polo Showdown: the first polo fixture in the Western Cape.

To become an annual, luxurious event, the Showdown will feature invitational teams representing Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town in a Showdown between the coastal hubs, providing for spectacular polo by the top players in the country.

Saturday 25 March 2006:
  • 13h00 Gates open, cocktails and canapés served on arrival
  • 14h00 Gourmet lunch served
  • 14h15 Stick and Ball demonstration
  • 14h30 Curtain-raiser polo match: Sponsor Invitational vs Sponsor Invitational
  • 15h50 Pony Parade
  • 15h55 Introduction of players
  • 16h00 The Showdown: Plettenberg Bay vs Cape Town
  • 18h00 Prizegiving
  • 18h05 Evening entertainment and sundowners
  • 19h30 Guests depart

Set in the spectacular grounds of South Africa's oldest wine estate, the event will boast stunning views to complement the action on the pitch, fine wine from the Lourensford vineyards, excellent food and sterling entertainment to ensure an atmosphere of the utmost relaxation and luxury.

Where?
Lourensford Estates, Lourensford Road
Somerset West, Cape Town
+27 (0) 21 847 2200

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