Robertson Slow 2010

Slowly Made... Slowly Enjoyed

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 the Robertson Wine Valley’s slow-living festival.

At Robertson Slow one can sample honest, old-fashioned and rural hospitality - synonymous with the Robertson Wine Valley’s wine-making community.


Relish the slow food and wine that will satiate your senses and revel in the relaxed pace that will replenish your soul.

This year’s Robertson Slow will be taking place over the long weekend, from Friday 6 to Monday 9 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 event, as well as being voted “the best wine route promotion for 2007” and “one of two best wine events in 2008” by acclaimed travel journalist, Graham Howe, on www.wine.co.za, Robertson Slow 2010 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 wine-makers and wine-farmers 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 wine-tastings and dinners in the homes of the local wine-making families;
• Revel in the beauty of biodiversity with fynbos walks guided by a gamekeeper;
• Savour slow-roasted Karoo lamb at its most tender;
• Learn how to make your own salami at the Pork Festival;
• Make your very own barrel of wine (± 270 bottles of wine);
• Master the art of pairing wine with food;
• Sample the tastes of India in the splendour of a McGregor courtyard;
• Try your hand at making pasta or baking vetkoek to perfection;
• Treat yourself to a seven-course organic meal on an organic wine farm;
• Browse and shop at leisure at the Robertson Valley Regional Food Market
• 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.
  
  

See reasons 1-10 not to miss Robertson SLOW. See reasons 11 - 20 for visiting Robertson SLOW. See reasons 21 - 30 to enjoy Robertson SLOW.  Find the complete schedule or events on www.robertsonslow.com

*The Robertson Slow has no definite price as the visitor can determine his own itinerary – which activities to do and how much to spend. Each winery hosts its own activities and determines its own cost.

One place not to miss is Van Loverens Estate at the Robertson Slow 2010

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