Delheim Wine Estate invite you to their Winter Melting Pot of Fondue and Jazz that is running through to the end of August.
Now on its sixth year running, jazz is the perfect beat to accompany an authentic hearty traditional cheese fondue held in the cosy unique atmosphere of a leading Stellenbosch wine estate. Delheim Estate, one of the region’s most acclaimed wine farms set on the majestic Simonsberg. It is also a WWF Conservation Champion and Green Wine Champion, featured on the Cape Town Green Wine Map.
This Sunday 23 August at 12:30pm it will be Nick Ford and his quartet playing the fourth concert in this series. Ford, a Cape Town bassist will perform with some of the city’s finest musicians including Mike Bester on guitar, Kingsley Buitendag on keyboard and drummer Langa Dubazana.
Nick has experience playing with musicians such as Buddy Wells, Mark Fransman and Ian Smith, as well as having been taught by some of Cape Town’s most experienced bassists such as Hein van der Gein and Shaun Johannes. He recently returned from the music tour of the hit jukebox musical “We Will Rock You” – based on the music of legendary band Queen.
The events are hosted in conjunction with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) which selects an eclectic line-up of diverse local jazz talent to accompany the experience of Delheim’s sumptuous cheese fondues.
According to Nora Thiel, co-owner of Delheim, the Jazz & Fondue events have become an institution at the estate. “The atmosphere created by the stunning jazz talent organised by the CTMA is a perfect complement to the spirited, informal vibe for which the fondue dining experiences are known for,” says Nora. “Back in the 1970s everybody had a fondue-set at home. Since 2010 we have revived the Cheese Fondue to coincide with cold wintery Sundays in the Cape. Coupled with the sultry sounds emanating from leading jazz artists and a fantastic selection of Delheim wines, this has become a popular day out. The fact that the food, wine and music is enjoyed in the ambience of our traditional tasting venue adds to the appeal.”
Luvuyo Kakaza, Cape Town Music Academy Projects Director and leading South African jazz impresario, says the Delheim Jazz & Fondue events have become a highlight on the local jazz calendar, with the artists looking forward to the Sunday wineland sessions as much as the members of the public attending.
Here are some of the other upcoming attractions – see full programme HERE.
6 August: Soisoi Gqeza Quartet with Soisoi on vocals, George Werner – keyboard, Babes Ndamase – drums, Clayton Pretorius – bass
13 August: Melorie Jane Trio with Melorie Jane – keyboard, Tracey Johannes – bass
20 August: Lady Felicity and Trumpets with Felicity Ntsangana – vocals, Brethew van Schalkwyk – keyboard, Chadleigh Gowar – bass, Dane Paris – drums
27 August: Thembelihle Dunjana with Thembelihle – keyboard, Steve de Souza – bass, Kurt Bowers – drums
Sustainable vineyards, Green Wine Champion icon
WWF Conservation Champion
Delheim Wines is a WWF Conservation Champion– acknowledged as an environmental leader in the industry for our commitment to conservation, responsible production practices, integrated environmental management systems, and spearheading innovations in water, energy efficiency and climate adaptation.
Green Map Champion
Delheim Wine Estate is a Green Map Champion. Cape Town Green Map introduced a new international icon that acknowledges wine producers committed to responsible environmental production. The Green Wine Champion icon is designed in Cape Town and made its debut on the Green Wine Route, which is another international first. This icon shows you the way to discover environmentally concerned wine estates with Green Wine Champion status ..
Guests will be welcomed with a hearty glass of gluhwein before enjoying an authentic cheese fondue served with bread and vegetables for dipping, followed by coffee and dessert – ENJOY!
WHAT: Delheim Wine Estate – Winter Melting Pot of Fondue and Jazz
WHERE: Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd Stellenbosch 7599
WHEN: until 27 August 2023
TICKETS: From R520 Booking & Full programme HERE
INFO: T +27 (0) 21 888 4600 | E info@delheim.com | Visit | PHOTO: Carlo Fabe | See also Cape Town Green Map
