/ 1 December 2011

Cape festival pick: December 2 2011

Now in its fifth year, the theme of this year’s ­Franschhoek Magic of Bubbles Cap Classique and Champagne ­Festival is “black and white”.

Taste some of France’s best ­champagnes, with some of the ­finest Cap Classiques to emerge from the wine cellars of South Africa. With the winemaking method almost the same, it comes down to the ­terroir and the skills of the ­winemakers. The ­centrepiece of the festival is the grand marquee on the sprawling lawns surrounding Franschhoek’s famous Huguenot Monument, where wine stalls will be interspersed with local ­restaurants offering ­delicious ­delicacies to match. Live ­entertainment ­will set the tone for the festival.

Franschhoek Huguenot ­Monument from December 2 until December 4. Tel: 021 876 2861.