Over the last 10 years, Constantia Fresh festival has become one of the most prestigious outdoor wine events in South Africa. In 2019 we saw over 1300 sip and sample some of the country’s finest wines on offer by 45 exhibitors, whilst 8 of South Africa’s top chefs prepared food to accompany the wines. The festival offers a refreshing change to the many wine events held in crowded halls and is tailor-made to ensure that guests not only enjoy the day but that each leaves feeling invigorated and filled with a lust for life.
Setting Constantia Fresh apart from other festivals is its focus on “freshness” – a vital part of a food, wine, and life.
Great food has to be prepared with fresh ingredients, and life that is not continually renewed with fresh ideas and experiences is a life that soon becomes mundane. The Constantia Fresh festival celebrates all that is fresh. Set in the heart of Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine region, the festival showcases the finest local and international wines with the freshest and most creative food our local chefs can offer.
A jamboree of flavor and set in the peaceful and uncluttered grounds of Buitenverwachting, the day is one of relaxation and a taste sensation that will leave body, mind, and spirit invigorated. The country’s freshest wines are grouped together stylistically so as to allow visitors to better experience the wide range of vinous flavors whilst local chefs serve fresh and vibrant food to accompany the wines.
Coffee and local craft beer are also on offer throughout the day, whilst live music will entertain and soothe the soul.