The Johannesburg cap classique, champagne bubbles festival
Pop, fizz, clink! The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival returns, bigger, better, and bubblier than ever!
The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival is back and bigger, better and bubblier than before.
This year's event takes place on the weekend of May 24 & 25 at the Inanda Polo Club, Sandton, with tastings running from 11h00 to 14h30 and sales and live music taking over from 14h30 until doors close at 16h00.
Some of the confirmed producers in attendance include Amari Lush, Anthonij Rupert Wyne (L'Ormarins), Black Elephant Vintners, Boschendal, Carrol Boyes Wines, Graham Beck, Haute Cabrière (home of Pierre Jourdan), House of Azari, J.C. Le Roux, Khulu Fine Wine, Laborie Cap Classique, Nanola Wines, Quoin Rock, Siwela Wines, Steenburg Vineyards, The House of BNG, Villiera Wines and WCellar. Some of the food stalls include Taco Burger, King Arabic, DimSumFest, Icon Sushi, Sumting Fresh, Tumi's Charcuterie Cart, Chateau Gateaux, Christine's Biltong and Holly's Nougat, while live music will come courtesy of saxophonist extraordinaire Lobelo and Cape Town DJ phenomenon Shen FM.
This year's theme is Sophisticated Floral Chic, with fabulous prizes awarded for the best dressed.
Tickets are available from Webtickets and include two options:
Hospitality tickets* (R850pp), with private entrance access to the venue, a dedicated area with a host and security guard, a welcome glass of Taittinger Champagne, a branded crystal tasting glass, 20 tasting coupons and a complimentary bottle of bubbly to take home.
General admission tickets (R450pp) include a crystal tasting glass and ten tasting coupons.
* Hospitality tickets for Saturday are sold out, but there are still some available for Sunday.
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