Simonsig Pruning Workshop

Learn the art of pruning grape vines with Francois Malan


Viticulturist, Francois Malan will teach guests the basics of vine pruning and take you through the architecture of the vine with a practical demonstration in the prized Simonsig vineyards followed by a wine tasting.

Francois Malan is responsible
for the farming operations of the whole Simonsig Estate, so being led by him in the art of pruning is a lesson well learnt.

Simonsig Pruning Workshop:

Date: 2 August 2008
Venue: Simonsig Wine Estate
Location: Stellenbosch
Time: 09:30
Price: R50 p/p

For more information please contact Maureen Basson on +27(0)21 888-4915

Other great activities happening at Simonsig Wine Estate during the Stellenbosch Wine Festival:

Simonsig International Cheese & Wine Experience
Simonsig MCC Workshop

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