The Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival – ‘The Magic of Bubbles’ – Presented by MasterCard will be taking place on 29 and 30 November 2014.

“The Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival is a highlight of the local social calendar, and MasterCard is delighted to once again present the best of South African food and wine to visitors coming from around the country,” says Nadine Mouton, Vice President, Marketing, MasterCard, South Africa. “Sampling exquisite, locally-produced dishes and Cap Classiques in a naturally-beautiful setting that is rich in history, like that offered by Franschhoek is simply priceless.”

Visitors can luxuriate in grand marquee on the lawns the legendary Huguenot Monument or learn from star winemakers as they present some of South Africa’s top Méthode Cap Classiques (MCC) and France’s best Champagnes.   There will be sumptuous eats made by some of Franschhoek’s best restaurants – including Bread & Wine, The SalmonBar, Haute Cabrière, Le Franschhoek, L’Ermitage, Restaurant at Grande Provence and Mont Rochelle – to complement the bubbly.

MCC producers participating in this year’s festival include Pierre Jourdan, Morena, Môreson, La Motte, Boschendal, Leopard’s Leap, Noble Hill, Plaisir de Merle, Anthonij Rupert Wines, Graham Beck Wines, Krone, Pongracz, Simonsig, Steenberg and Villiera. Some of France’s best Champagnes will be represented by brands such as Piper Heidsieck, Champagne Guy Charbaut and Veuve Clicquot.

‘Black and white’ is the theme for the 2014 Cap Classique and Champagne Festival – think Panamas and Parasols!  As usual, prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed couple each day.

The festival is open between 12pm and 5pm daily and tickets are R200 each.

Book your place on  www.webtickets.co.za before they run out!