Retro Rouge Wine Walk @ Muratie

ABOUT

WINE WALK from Dirtopia Trail Centre @MURATIE

Saturday 3 August

This is a social hike starting at Dirtopia Trail Centre at Muratie Wine Estate, where you’ll be treated to a glass of Lady Alice MCC (with or without orange juice) on arrival. A short walk to the vineyards and then approximately 2km hike on the trail that leads to the look-out point, where there are views of Simonsberg and Table Mountain in the distance.

Here there will be two white wines and two red wines to taste from Muratie.

Bring good (closed) walking shoes, backpack with water, hat, snacks (if you like), jacket and of course water bottle. This is a relaxed event with lots of socializing and so that you can enjoy the vineyards, wineland scenery and Stellenbosch outdoors!

Ensure you book by the Friday before event by 12h00. Limited tickets and all must be done online.

The Trail Centre will be open early for snacks and cold drink sales. Please note that any drinks before, during or after the walk is for your own account.

VENUE: Start and finish at Dirtopia trail Centre, Mruatie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

TIME: For registration from 08h30, so that we can start the walk by 9am and will be back by 11h15/30

DISTANCE: Approximately 4km

COST: R150 Kids U18 R75 and will receive juice instead of wine

INCLUDES: Day permit for marked route and wine tasting on top of the mountain.

Wear good walking/hiking shoes – you are climbing a mountain with over 200 wooden steps & various terrain. Bring a jacket, carry your own water and perhaps some snacks to enjoy on the mountain.

SCHEDULE:

08h30 – 08h55: Registration. You will receive an armband that will give you access to the route and wine tastings. 

09h00: Start the walk at leisurely pace.

 A short briefing will take place before you follow the marked route.

09h45/10am: Arrival at Tasting of 4 Muratie wines. Kids will receive juice.

11h00: start walking back – approximately 1.5km down on the hiking trails

11h30/12h00: Arrival back at Dirtopia Trail Centre.

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