PRESS AND MEDIA

VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO 2019

It was a day of champagne, high fashion and riveting polo at the 9thVeuve Clicquot Masters Polo that took place at Val de Vie Estate on Saturday 2ndof March. Veuve Clicquot has a shared heritage with polo and the House has supported polo events around the world – including the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic held in both New York and Los Angeles – since the 1990s, adding the Veuve Clicquot refined touch of art de vivre to these thrilling sporting experiences. In South Africa, the perfect setting for this prestigious event, Val de Vie Estate was painted Clicquot yellow. Guests [...]

CLICQUOT, CHUKKAS & COLOURAMA SET THE STAGE FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO

The prestigious Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town returns to Val de Vie Estate on Saturday 2 March 2019. The ninth annual event promises to be a spectacular day out in the Cape Winelands, where distinguished guests will be sipping Veuve Clicquot champagne under the summer sun.   This year, South African actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Nomzamo Mbatha returns as host of the event, joined by Mark Bayly, well-known South-African television presenter.     Charismatic television and film actor, executive producer, philanthropist and author Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins will be attending along with more [...]

TOP SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT TO HOST THE VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO CAPE TOWN 2019

South African actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Nomzamo Mbatha returns as host for the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo 2019, teaming up with Mark Bayly, well known South African television presenter.     The prestigious Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town takes place at Val de Vie Estate on 2 March 2019. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Paarl-Franschhoek mountains, this stylish sporting and social event marks the peak of the South African polo season.   Nomzamo first hosted the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo in 2017 and as part of the Global #ClicquotCrew [...]

POLO BRUNCHES ON SELECTED SUNDAYS AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE

From Sunday 14 October, the Polo Club restaurant at Val de Vie Estate will be offering a polo brunch experience to add to your must-do list on a Sunday. With the 2018/2019 polo season commencing in October at Val de Vie Estate, the Sunday polo brunches will offer a new, fresh and creative brunch experience while watching a game of polo.     Chef Scott Hendrie has created a delectable brunch menu, please click here to view.   R250 per person includes a selection of buffet items, one menu item selection and a glass of Val de Vie Cuvee MCC. A [...]

VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO CAPE TOWN 2019

The game, the champagne and the colour match! The prestigious Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town will return to Val de Vie Estate on 2 March 2019. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Paarl-Franschhoek mountains, this stylish sporting and social event marks the peak of the South African polo season. The ninth annual event, a highlight on the Western Cape calendar, will focus on the sport that has shown a sharp rise in popularity and skill in Africa over the past few years. It is expected that more than 3000 prestigious guests, many from neighbouring countries and provinces, will pay [...]

RUN INTO SUMMER IN THE VALLEY OF LIFE

Summer at Val de Vie Estate kicks off with the Cape Winelands Properties (CWP) Cross Country Run on Sunday 7 October 2018. The race starts and ends on the lush greens at the Val de Vie Pavilion Polo Field with a 2km, 5km and 10km distance on the meandering pathways of the estate.  The run is easy and suitable for all runners and walkers – strollers, children and dogs on leashes are welcome. Explore the true natural beauty of the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley and the secure outdoor lifestyle offered by Val de Vie Estate while running past beautiful properties, vineyards, stables, parks and [...]

Cintron Pink Polo Presented by Vodacom Women’s Day Event in Association with Pink Drive and Craig’s Angels

Cintron Pink Polo launched at Val de Vie Estate in Cape Town in 2010 as the brainchild of a dynamic and passionate group of women standing in unity to create a vocal platform for breast cancer awareness in our nation. Now in its 9th year, the purpose behind the polo event will continue to pay tribute to the survivors of breast cancer and serves as a platform to raise awareness for a disease that is most prevalent in women, but also affects a high number of men.     On the 4th of August, three hundred ladies from the Paarl East community enjoyed a [...]

Opening of the Val de Vie Riding School

Situated behind the chukka clock alongside the equestrian practice field, the new home of the Riding School on Val de Vie Estate officially opened their doors on 11 June 2018. This newly built and beautifully furnished facility is the perfect spot for young equestrian enthusiasts and aspirant polo players to immerse themselves in the sport, while parents and caretakers have a dedicated seating area to enjoy the scenery. Newly built stables for our beloved ponies and accommodation facilities for instructors complete this pristine facility. For horse riding and training enquiries contact Christi van Lill: christi.vanlill@valdevie.co.za A few images from the opening event:

CAPE TOWN, SUMMER & FASHION, COME ALIVE TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO 2018 

Cape Town, summer, polo, fashion and Veuve Clicquot! This was the order of the day as Veuve Clicquot announced the return of the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo. Now in its eighth installment, the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo is set to make its highly anticipated return to the prestigious polo estate, Val de Vie Estate, on Saturday 3 March 2018. The announcement was made at an exclusive media launch which brought out the crème de la crème of SA A-listers including the likes of Nomzamo Mbatha, Bonnie Mbuli, Katlego Maboe, and polo royalty Lee-Ann Liebenberg and Nicky Van Der Walt.     The [...]

Celebrating Miriam Moses

Meet Miriam Moses. A ‘Mamma-Afrika’ at heart. A modern, understated woman with a zest for life! One looks at her and see the best of both worlds; a soft persona that hits the sweet spot and of course, a precious gem, hidden deep within the perfect storm. When you listen closely, her heart beats a drum; you can hear her song, for she sings joyfully all day long.   During 2006, Miriam went for a normal check-up with her GP doctor. “After thoroughly examining me, my doctor said that something looked suspicious and I was sent for a biopsy. A lump [...]

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