Robertson Slow in Robertson

Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town (on the popular, scenic Route 62), why not take the time to head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life… slowly. At Robertson Slow, one can sample honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality synonymous with the Robertson Wine Valley’s winemaking community. Relish the slow food and wine that will satiate your senses and revel in the relaxed pace that will replenish you soul.

This year’s Robertson Slow will be taking place from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August, and will, once again, allow you to indulge in the laid-back comfort of the Valley, at a leisurely pace, leaving you utterly refreshed.

After the success of last year’s inaugural event, and being voted as “the best wine route promotion for 2007” by acclaimed travel journalist, Graham Howe, Robertson Slow 2008 is definitely an event not to be missed!

The Robertson Wine Valley is looking to attract visitors yearning to experience the charm of country life in intimate settings characterised by each farm’s unique personal touch. While enjoying time-honoured activities, visitors will be afforded the opportunity to interact with winemakers and winefarmers, in an informal ambience, getting to know them and their respective families.

Here are just a few of the many activities that can be enjoyed at this year’s Robertson Slow:

• Indulge in traditional cuisine, using local ingredients from the Valley;
• Experience winetastings and dinners in the homes of the local winemaking families;
• Revel in the beauty of biodiversity with fynbos walks guided by a gamekeeper;
• Savour slow-cooked Karoo venison at its most tender;
• Learn to make your own salami at the Pork Festival;
• Shop at leisure and amble through the Robertson Valley Food Market;
• Learn to make cheese, to cure your own olives or to bake bread to perfection;
• Treat yourself to a seven-course organic meal on an organic wine farm.

Robertson Slow is family-orientated and children are catered for at some of the events. With traditional farm games - such as marbles, ‘kleilat’ and ‘kettie’ - to tractor rides and fishing expeditions, children will be spoilt for choice.

Robertson Slow may be focusing on the ‘slow’ way of life, but don’t be ‘slow’ to book your place at one (or more) of the events which best represents your interpretation of the essence of country living. To avoid disappointment, events must be booked before Friday, 1 August.

Contact: Robertson Wine Valley on 023 626 3167.

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.