New Wine Festival in Prince Albert Called Vino Camino, coming Aug 2024
Prince Albert is about to launch its first-ever wine festival named the Vino Camino - A Prince Albert Wine Experience. This little town in the Karoo is undoubtedly a region you have heard of before but probably have never frequented. This wine festival will be the epicentre for wine enthusiasts to experience an impressive lineup of 32 producers from various regions of the Western Cape. The event is set to run from the 16th to the 17th of August. Here's everything you need to know to secure your tickets:
Why a Wine Festival in Prince Albert?
Prince Albert is known for its tight-knit community, easy-going lifestyle, and breathtaking scenery. Here, you can enjoy casual stoep 'kuiers', spontaneous braais with friends, and sundowners in the bush. This town's welcoming spirit makes it the perfect setting for a wine festival that celebrates not only wine but food and good company too.
The Vino Camino – a Prince Albert wine festival, is the brainchild of Jeremy Freemantle, and Paul and Karin Henriques. The festival is inspired by the adventurous spirit and sense of discovery, bringing together wine enthusiasts and lovers of the good life against the stunning backdrop of the Swartberg mountains. Jeremy Freemantle, a well-known restaurateur and a resident of Prince Albert for 16 years, along with his partner Karin Henriques, aim to create an unpretentious and inclusive event where everyone can enjoy and explore some of South Africa's best wines.
Meet the Winemakers
The Vino Camino – a Prince Albert wine festival, will feature an impressive lineup of 32 producers from various regions of the Western Cape.
An award-winning line up awaits festival attendees – you can expect big names like Adie Badenhorst from AA Badenhorst Wines, Niels Verburg of Luddite, Peter-Allan Finlayson of Crystallum, Weather Report’s Christopher Keet, Carl Schultz from Hartenberg, and Rijk Melck of Muratie.
Adding to the illustriousness of the lineup are Jaco Brand from Arbeidsgenot, Rikus Neethling from Bizoe Wines, Eagle’s Nest’s Craig Barnard, Janno Briers-Louw from Eenzaamheid, Anmar van Niekerk of Gabrielskloof. Melissa Nelsen from Genevieve; Alex Starey from Keermont, Carsten Migliarina of Migliarina, Natasha Williams with Hasher Family Wines, Adrian Strydom of Badger & Mountain, Peter Bayly Wines represented by Peter Bayly, Johan Kruger and Kruger Family Wine, Meyer Joubert from Joubert-Tredauw, and Emma and Willie Dreyer of Leeuwenkuil Wines.
Exploring Prince Albert
With tasting stations spread out over various venues along the main road of Prince Albert, visitors are encouraged to stroll from place to place, enjoying the winter sunshine and the town's charming surroundings. The town's restaurants will be open for business, with surprise pop-up eateries and food trucks adding to the culinary variety. Be sure to check out any special events and offerings directly with the venues you might want to book for.
Get Your Tasting Passport
Visitors can purchase a weekend tasting 'passport' for R555 on Quicket, which entitles them to two days of meeting winemakers and tasting wine. This is your ticket to exploring the best wines South Africa has to offer, all in the welcoming and picturesque setting of Prince Albert.
Experience the Best of the Karoo
Named "One of SA’s Coolest Destinations" by the Wall Street Journal, Prince Albert offers a perfect blend of excellent food, spectacular scenery, and a rich cultural community. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just curious, the Vino Camino – a Prince Albert wine festival, promises an unforgettable experience. Join us in Prince Albert this August and discover why this charming town is the ultimate wine festival destination.
