Winter time in the Cape Winelands is Bastille Festival time! The historic town of Franchhoek was clothed in French colours of red, blue and white. Local businesses created a welcoming atmosphere to bring out the Parisian and French flair of guests visiting the beautiful town for the annual festival, the name ‘Bastille Day’ derived from the ‘Fête Nationale’ – the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison during the French Revolution.
The 25th annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival was held on the 14thand the 15thof July at the Franschhoek Huguenot Monument. It was the perfect winter getaway with food and wine from local Francshhoek wineries and eateries.
Val de Vie Estate took pride in displaying the estate wines to visitors at their stand. Val de Vie Estate currently offers 6 wines in their estate wine portfolio:
Polo Club Sauvignon Blanc, Polo Club Merlot, Polo Club Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Val de Vie MCC, Valley of Life Premium red blend and the Signature Ryk Neethling red blend.
For more information on L’Huguenot Wine Cellar on Val de Vie Estate and for Val de Vie wine purchases email barbara@lhuguenot.com or call +27(0)72 244 8495.
