There was something for everyone's palate, so it did not matter whether you are a wine beginner, a budding sommelier, or experienced connoisseur. The experience on the first two evenings included wine tasting and tray snacks and furthermore, guests had the opportunity to visit the Bistro Restaurant for an additional treat to the Hotel School’s culinary touch. On the third evening, the Fiesta took a twist where guests could experience a five-course fine dining menu paired with music from Jacobus Silwer and band. The fiesta blended all aspects into one big barrel of fun. The Hotel School made the most of the three evenings in a row when they brought in some of the Cape’s top wine estates like Raats Family wines, Rickety Bridge winery, Swartland and De Meye wines under the same roof to be part of a series of interactive food and wine tastings. People streamed through the doors on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to enjoy tasting a variety of sparkling wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and various exquisite blends. Wine enthusiast enjoyed the festival until the last day.

The partners included, Function & Wedding House, CUTis, Wine distributors:  Vin Do, DGB, Meridian, CUT Communications and Marketing, Creative Kilowatt, Bavukise Trading, Courant and Jacobus Silwer and band. 

Images 

1: Prof. Henk de Jager, Vice-Chancellor and Principal (right) cutting the ribbon to officially open and welcome the guests on day one of the three days. With him is Chef Janice Solomons, Lecturer: Hospitality Management (next to Prof. Henk), Prof. Albert Strydom, Dean: Faculty of Management Sciences (far left), Mr Marius Burger, Lecturer: Hospitality Management (next to Prof. Strydom), Ms Jaydee Snyman, Operational Manager: Hotel School and CUT Hotel School Students (back row next to Mr Burger) 

2: Guests ready to tantalise their taste buds to some of the different wines presented. 

3: CUT students at their stalls exhibiting different wineries