Spotlight on: Hands-on Harvest

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Spotlight on: Hands-on Harvest Festival a fruity fiesta of family fun

Needing ideas for some weekend adventures? The Hands-on Harvest Festival in the Robertson Wine Valley has you and the family covered.

Spotlight on: Hands-on Harvest

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If you’re needing some ideas for things to do this weekend, look no further than right here as good ol’ Route 62 has us sorted once again.

Down-to-earth celebration

This down-to-earth autumn celebration in the Robertson Wine Valley takes place from Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March and offers families and friendship groups alike, the chance to discover the hidden secrets and magic behind the harvesting process.

Wine tasting with local produce. Photo: Adobe Stock

A fruity fiesta 

This fruity fiesta is bigger and better than ever before and is poised to shake up Route 62 during the new harvest season.

Boasting a spontaneous programme of events that spans the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, take your pick from more than 20 participating estates and a variety of tailor-made activities, fine wines and artisanal goodness to sample.

Pomegranate harvest in Robertson. Photo: Adobe Stock

Celebrate it all

Experience the grape’s journey from vine to barrel and ultimately to the glass by grape-picking and stomping your way through various vineyard safaris, riverside picnics and a host of blending, pairing and tasting experiences on offer all weekend long.

Catering for families too, be sure to see the full line-up at www.handsonharvest.com to book your tickets in advance and make sure you’re first in line for the harvest festivities.

Wine harvest. Photo: Adobe Stock

Our top picks for weekend wine-related fun: 

  • Join Jan Harmsgat for their “Work for your Breakfast” offering where you’ll help collect a basket of grapes to contribute to the barrel of their next JHG wine. Be rewarded with breakfast under their famed pecan nut trees. Bookings are essential for this child-friendly outing.
  • The Market at Lords Wines will be open on both Saturday and Sunday and with free admission, flowing wine, gourmet goodness, local crafts and live music, it’s a no-brainer. Child- and dog-friendly and no booking needed.
  • Start your Saturday with a single vineyard showcase with Arendsig Wines as their talented winemaker leads the way through their single vineyard blocks as the best way to kick-start the weekend. Booking essential.
Route 62. Photo: Adobe Stock