Protea Party at Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate

Enjoy an evening of sensational wine on a picturesque estate

Anthonij Rupert’s adored wine, the Protea Range, needs a good party to really celebrate its uniqueness. On Saturday, 28 October 2017 the annual Protea Party kicks off at 6:30pm at the Anthonij Rupert Estate in Franschhoek and will feature a host of fun activities and surprises.

The event sees the Anthonij Rupert estate celebrate their famous wine range These wines carry the estates quality assurance, and really are well worth a celebration! The range includes the Protea Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Red wine lovers needn’t worry, the menu does include a delectable selection of red wines; Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Rosé. The Protea Party is perfect for lover of all types of wine, and what better backdrop to enjoy it in than the stunning region of Franschhoek.

Guests will be welcomed with Protea-inspired cocktails to tickle their taste-bud for the delighting experience. The three-course menu will start with various platters that include lamb kofta bites with beetroot hummus and zucchini fritters, sweetcorn and smoked paprika soup and fire-grilled prawns served with crayfish cream. For main course, patrons can look forward to slow roasted beef short rib infused with garlic honey and soy. It will be served with vegetables grown on the Anthonij Rupert estate. The evening will end on a sweet note with a brûléed lemon tart, macarons of varying colours and seasonal berries.

If you're in need of a good break, then opt to stay at one of the stunning guesthouses or B&B’s in Franschhoek and consult our list to find the perfect one!

TICKETS TO THE 2017 PROTEA PARTY AT ANTHONIJ RUPERT WINE ESTATE IN FRANSCHHOEK

Tickets are available online at Webtickets.co.za and cost R550/p. This ticket price includes a three-course meal, wine and the entertainment. You won’t have to worry about a thing, so sit back and relax while the professionals show you what wine should really taste like. For more info, please contact the organisers directly on +27 (0)21 874 9041 or email them at tasting@rupertwines.com.

Interested in other wine events around Cape Town? Take a look at our overview of our 20 favourite places to go wine tasting in Cape Town and surrounds.

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