HARVEST FESTIVAL SEASON

February is harvest festival season in the Cape Winelands. Here is a brief run-down of what to expect so far:

Paarl Harvest Celebration

The Paarl Harvest Celebration: Saturday, March 2 Wineries: Boland Cellar, Domaine Brahms, Mellasat Vineyards, Nederburg, Perdeberg Winery, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Simonsvlei, Vendome and Windmeul Cellar. www.paarlharvestcelebration.co.za

Harvest Festival at Muratie Wine Estate

The Melck family will host their annual Harvest Festival: March 2. Includes tractor rides through the vineyards, a long, lazy alfresco lunch, live music performed by the popular Kitchen Jammin Blues Band. 021 865 2330/ 2336 or info@muratie.co.za.

Grande Provence

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate Harvest Festival in Franschhoek: Saturday, February 23.

Get ready to pick and stomp grapes with the family to the jovial beat of the Kaapse Klopse in the vineyards followed by a harvest table heavily laden with delicious fare and the chilled sounds of live, contemporary music. Plenty of action for the kids. 021 876 8600 or reservations@ grandeprovence.co.za

Nederburg Wines

Nederburg Wines’ annual Harvest at Dusk Festival at the farm in Paarl: Saturday, February 16.

Set to the sweet sounds of local musician Mathew Gold. Chef Lisa Cilliers, of The Red Table restaurant, situated in Nederburg’s historic manor house, will be serving up a bountiful harvest feast of family-style table platters, laden with delicious mezze to whet your appetite; farm-fresh salads and vegetables to accompany delicious slow-roasted meat; as well as “korrelkonfyt” and peach upsidedown cake served with vanilla ice cream for dessert. www.webtickets.co.za