The late John Avery needs no introduction to members of our society. It is a great honour for the Cape Town branch to welcome you to the Mother City of South Africa to celebrate his life. He was very fond of Cape Town and so it’s fitting that she has been chosen as one of a selected few destinations to host this special occasion.
Tuesday 23 February
A fast growing reputation for producing quirky, interesting and lip-smackingly good wines has earned the West Coast of South Africa the privilege of hosting the first day of your visit. You’ll spend a day in the Swartland wine area, enjoying a tasting of its best wines, hosted by a number of the winemakers of the area. This will be followed by lunch at one of the wine farms while continuing to enjoy wines of the region.
You’ll have the evening at leisure to unwind and relax.
Wednesday 24 February
Sit back on a luxury coach to enjoy an exclusive tour of the Cape Peninsula, stopping here and there at famous sites for photo opportunities and short visits. Lunch is included of course.
You’ll have time for a short “Turn around” at your hotel before being whisked off to a “Dine around” at members’ homes – a function which is always considered a highlight!
Thursday 25 February
A morning tutored tasting of South Africa’s most prestigious wines will set you up nicely for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. This in turn will allow you time to get ready for – Ta daa! – the (a)very reason for your visit…
The John Avery Memorial Dinner will be held at the award-winning 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, a majestic hotel set on an equally majestic coastline.
All transport to and from all functions will be provided from a central point in the Waterfront. We have therefore decided not to select a particular Festival hotel.
The Twelve Apostles hotel (www.12apostleshotel.com), where we will hold the John Avery Dinner, is offering us a special rate on its classic rooms of R3927.00 per room depending on availability. However, it is located in Camps Bay some distance from the Waterfront. They do provide a complimentary shuttle bus. If you would like to stay there the person to contact is Rabia Brey banqueting@12apostles.co.za and quote “Accommodation: John Avery”
On the other hand there are several hotels close to the Waterfront where you might prefer to stay, including:
CapeGraceHotel www.capegrace.com
Table Bay Hotel www.suninternational.com/table-bay
Victoria and AlfredHotel www.newmarkhotels.com/accomodation/hotels/victoria-alfred-hotel
The Portswood Hotel www.legacyhotels.co.za/portswood
You will need to make your own accommodation booking with the hotel of your choice.
Pre and Post event tours:
There are numerous opportunities for pre and post event tours. Operators we suggest include:
They have all been used successfully by IWFS members on previous visits to South Africa.
MAKING YOUR RESERVATION:
The cost for members, excluding accommodation and flights, will be GBP 445 per person. There is a surcharge of GBP 50 for non-members, including partners of members, making a total of GBP 495 per non-member.