{"id":39568,"date":"2019-04-18T06:10:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T06:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=39568"},"modified":"2019-04-18T08:09:17","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T08:09:17","slug":"chardonnay-pinot-noir-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/chardonnay-pinot-noir-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Menu&#8217;s Chardonnay &#038; Pinot Noir Festival is back in Joburg in May 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Explore the wonderful, complex and delicious world of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at South Africa\u2019s only wine event dedicated to these two noble varietals which grow in popularity year-on-year.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"s1\">80 of these premium noble varietals in a not-to-be-missed focused show\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>What to expect at the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/getting-to-know-chardonnay\/\">Chardonnay<\/a><\/strong> and Pinot Noir Festival \u2013 which takes place at The Crystal Room at the Killarney Country Club on Thursday, May 30, from 18h00 \u2013 includes in its impressive line-up more than 80 high-end, award-winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, many that are not shown at other festivals because they are often too expensive and with too small a production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Highlights at this year&#8217;s festival<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Some of the highlights this year at the festival, regarded as one of the country\u2019s most exclusive boutique wine tastings, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Oak Valley (Groenlandberg Chardonnay,<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">Tabula Rasa Chardonnay<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">and Pinot Noir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Hartenberg (Eleanor Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Jordan (Nine Yards Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Eikendal (Infused by Earth Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">La Brune (Pinot Noir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Groot Constantia (Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Ataraxia (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-pursuit-of-perfection-at-bouchard-finlayson\/\">Bouchard Finlayson<\/a><\/strong> (Pinot Noir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Creation (Reserve Pinot and Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Thelema (Ed&#8217;s Reserve Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Radford Dale (Freedom Pinot Noir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/lismore-chardonnay-2011\/\">Lismore<\/a><\/strong> (Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Almenkerk (Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Laarman (Focal Point Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Uva Mira (The Single Tree Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Springfield (Methode Ancienne Chardonnay)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-menu-1x56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-menu-1x56.jpg\" alt=\"Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-menu-1x56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-menu-1x56-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-menu-1x56-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Ticket Information for Wine Menu&#8217;s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Only a limited number of tickets are available and cost R250 per person. The price includes a tasting glass as well as light snacks chosen to complement the styles of wine being sampled. In addition to tastings, the wines will also be on sale on the night, at less than retail prices. Some are no longer available on the general marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Participation by estates is by invitation only with organiser, Corlien Morris of Wine Menu, choosing what wines will be available for tasting to ensure that only the best is shown at the festival which has been sold-out since it first started in Gauteng eight years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Says Morris: \u201cThis is a targeted wine experience that focuses on the flavours and nuances of these two famous Burgundian varietals. We are delighted to be showcasing the best examples that South Africa produces. These are serious show-stopping wines.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Only 300 tickets will be made available for the 2018 Chardonnay &amp; Pinot Noir Festival so booking is essential. \u00a0Tickets can be purchased via<\/span><strong><span class=\"s2\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/comms.evlink9.net\/servlet\/link\/31438\/489054\/61964247\/1343491\"><span class=\"s3\">webtickets.co.za<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s1\">or from\u00a0Wine Menu in Kramerville.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/win-e4x6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wine-4x6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"p5\">Who is Wine Menu?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Wine Menu is a specialist wine retailer, situated in its new home at the creative hub of Kramerville, Sandton.\u00a0 It is owned by Corlien Morris who was born and bred in the Cape Winelands and has been involved in the local wine industry for more than 20 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">In May 2013 Corlien opened her first specialist wine store in Johannesburg, with the<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">aim of showcasing South Africa\u2019s best wines. With her roots in the Cape and strong relationships with the winemakers and farm owners, she is able to source not only the best but the often-lesser known wines from boutique producers. Wine Menu features wines that are not available anywhere else in Gauteng and the selection is ever changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available from <a href=\"http:\/\/comms.evlink9.net\/servlet\/link\/31438\/489054\/61964247\/1343491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>webtickets<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winemenu.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wine Menu<\/a><\/strong> in the Kramerville.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winemenu.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">winemenu.co.za<\/a> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/WineMenuSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the wonderful, complex and delicious world of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at South Africa\u2019s only wine event dedicated to these two noble varietals which grow in popularity year-on-year. 80 of these premium noble varietals in a not-to-be-missed focused show\u00a0 What to expect at the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival \u2013 which takes place at The Crystal Room at the Killarney Country Club on Thursday, May 30, from 18h00 \u2013 includes in its impressive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39568\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}