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Unwinding under Pinot skies
Writer: Hedda Mittner.
It was a wonderful way to kick off the new year and the 2020 harvest! That is how Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd, summed up the seventh Hemelen-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration, entitled ‘Under Pinot Skies’ which was presented by the Hemel-en-Aarde Winegrowers’ Association this weekend. The event was, by all accounts, a roaring success.
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“The format of the event was a little different this year, showcasing not only our iconic Pinot Noir wines, but also the wider spectrum of culinary delights that are grown and produced in our region, such as olive oil, artisanal bread and craft beer. It also provided an opportunity for our local chefs to demonstrate their culinary skills and talents. In that sense, the Pinot Noir Celebration was perfectly in line with the Overstrand’s Unesco designation as a Creative City of Gastronomy,” said Frieda.
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