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As the rain still falls and the temperature fails to rise, wine lovers across the country continue to indulge in good red wines, especially Shiraz. To mark this popular wine varietal, Shiraz SA announced that National Shiraz Day will be celebrated on 21 August 2021 in South Africa, putting a local stamp on Shiraz Days celebrated globally throughout the year.
Thanks to our friends at Perdeberg Cellars, you’ll be able to quaff this wine during the Seven Days of Shiraz festival along the Paarl Wine Route taking place from 21 – 28 August 2021.
Renowned for pairing beautifully with venison, Perdeberg Cellars restaurant, Eat @ Perdeberg, will feature a selection of Shiraz and Venison pairing dishes.
For those who are at a loss regarding which dish to choose, the South African Trio on the menu pairs Shiraz with a Mini Bobotie, Chicken Curry and Venison Pie. However, there’s something for everyone on the extensive menu, even dedicated pizza lovers will find something.
If you are unable to make it to the estate to celebrate all things Shiraz, on the first Sunday of September, Perdeberg Cellars will be hosting Sunday Brunch at Eat @ Perdeberg.
Delicious grazing platters will be served to the smooth sounds of live entertainment for a fun, relaxed day out in the winelands. Electro Pop Violinist, Renate Riedemann, will be performing between 10am – 2pm on the day.
The Winter Grazing Platter consists of:
- Whole Camembert (baked in Chenin Blanc with garlic and thyme)
- Peri-peri chicken livers
- Mini ciabatta loaf
- 4 bobotie springrolls
- 2 mini venison pies
- Mature cheddar cheese
- Crackers
- Pickles
The full wine list and drinks beverage will be available to those that wish to enjoy some of Perdeberg’s most-loved drinks.
For booking enquiries for Sunday Brunch and to find out more about the Seven Days of Shiraz festival, please email dine@perdeberg.co.za or call +27 (0)21 020 1626.
About Perdeberg
Situated at the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountain in Paarl, one of the finest wine-growing areas of the Cape, lies Perdeberg Cellar. The hallmark and most differentiating quality of Perdeberg wines is our predominant use of unirrigated vineyards, termed dry land vines. Overcoming difficult growing conditions, dry land vines yield small berries with concentrated flavour and colour which in turn create superior wines. The winery’s rich history dates back to 1941, when a visionary wine farmer named Jan Rossouw suggested the area’s farmers begin producing their own wine. Perdeberg adopted its distinguishing name from the scores of Cape Mountain zebras that once roamed the Paardeberg area, mistaken for wild horses by local inhabitants.
With a vineyard span of over 3000 hectares, mainly in the Paarl and Swartland regions, Perdeberg benefits from different microclimates and various soil types. The natural variation of weather, soil, drainage and altitude from vineyard to vineyard enables us to produce a wide range of wines with distinct qualities and character. In the cellar, our wines are created through the synergy of art, intuition and science to reveal the best of what has been brought in from the vineyards. We follow a wine estate inspired process including intensive vineyard management, handpicking grapes in small crates, small presses and maturing in barrels, to achieve exceptional quality.