Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate then at the oh-so-fab  Franschhoek Uncorked Festival, taking place over the weekend of 16 and 17 September. The gorgeous Franschhoek Wine Valley is the perfect place to bid farewell to Winter and embrace the splendour of Spring, as your taste buds are treated to a plethora of superb wines from one of South Africa’s premier wine destinations.

Sample new release wines as well as a handful of gems as you travel from farm to farm throughout the weekend. The Franschhoek Vignerons will be pulling out all the stops to ensure you have the most amazing wine experience. New release wines may include Summer inspired Rosés or lighter styled reds, whilst the gems are anyone’s guess. One thing is for sure is that if you’re not there, you’re missing out! The festival offerings are the perfect opportunity to stock up for the upcoming festive season or that special celebration you have planned.

Adding to the festivities, visitors will be kept entertained for hours with the activities on offer at the participating farms. Ranging from live music, giant Jenga or Spanish inspired entertainment, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone.

Wine tasting is bound to work up an appetite and the farms have it all sorted out. Choices include gourmet sit down meals or simply mouthwatering tapas style food guaranteed to fill any gap.

With so much on offer be sure to make a weekend of your Uncorked experience. Choose from a wide selection of accommodation establishments in and around the valley to make your weekend so much more memorable.

Valid for the entire weekend, the Franschhoek Uncorked Pass costs R150 per person and pre-booking through www.webtickets.co.za is essential. Your Pass includes entry to the participating farms, a complimentary tasting glass and tastings of the wines on show.

For more info, contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on (021) 876 2861, visit www.franschhoekuncorked.co.za or follow them on Twitter @Franschhoek_SA, for regular updates.

So now that you know all about this absolutely fabulous wine fest, who wants to WIN 4 tickets so you can be there too? One lucky winner will win 4 Franschhoek Uncorked Passes valued at R150 each! Entering is super simple. Here’s all you need to do:

1. LIKE my Facebook page LivingItUpCT.

2. LIKE and SHARE the Facebook post, tagging 3 friends that you’d love to share this fun wine experience with 🙂 #makenewmemories #winenot

The competition closes on Sunday, 10 September 2017 and the lucky winner will be announced on Monday, 11 September 2017.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE – T&C’s

* The prize is open to residents of South Africa only.
* No transport is included.
* No duplicate entries or tagging.
* The winner will be chosen randomly. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
* The winner must please submit his/her name, surname and email address to me by no later then close of business on Monday, 11 September 2017.

Get LIKING, TAGGING and ENTERING! Good luck!

* Photos courtesy of Franschhoek Uncorked.