This week everyone on Môreson, who was involved, will take part in the Franschhoek Uncorked 2009 debriefing session. During this session we’ll discuss the good, the bad and the ugly and look at ways to improve for next year. So if you have anything to add drop me an email or a comment.

We’ll also begin preparing for the next big Franschhoek event – the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival. It’s always fun, well attended and full of bubbly … what could possibly be better? We’re planning on launching the new Môreson Cap Classique labels and packaging at this event so a lot of work, planning and other-things-like-that will have to take place between now and then to ensure that we’re 100% ready.

You might remember that the 2007 Môreson Premium Chardonnay received an amazing gold at the Chardonnay du Monde competition and now it’s younger, but equally delicious sibling, the 2008 Môreson Premium Chardonnay has scooped a double gold at Veritas.

Congratulations to all the other Veritas winners.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to open a bottle of our double-golded Premium Chardonnay to celebrate.

If you’d like to make a weekend out of  it why not book into Le Quartier Français? From Friday the 9th of October to Sunday the 11th of October 2009 you can stay at Le Quartier Français for R895 per person per night*. This Uncorked special includes their spectacular breakfast – where you’ll meet-and-eat their world famous sticky buns – and a Franschhoek Uncorked wine tasting passport.

*Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

This coming weekend – on the 10th and 11th of October 2009 – Franschhoek will belatedly usher in Spring with the third annual Franschhoek Uncorked Festival.

At Môreson – over the Uncorked weekend – we have the following on offer:

• The official launch of our new range of Miss Molly wines. They’re fantastic and if you’re a dog lover you’ll adore the concept, the labels and the wine. We’re offering an Uncorked-only 10% discount on purchases of two cases (12 bottles) or more and a portion of every bottle sold will be donated to the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. What can we say … Miss Molly has a thing for guide dogs.
• Neil Jewell’s famous food-market will once again be creating delicious cuisine. The Bread & Wine Head Chef does the best mussels and boerewors rolls this side of the equator. With the food he has on offer you’ll find yourself settling down for a snack and staying for the entire day.
• There is an entire children’s section including: a jumping castle, games, snacks, pizza and more.
• Music by Lara Frances – she played last year and was absolutely fantastic.
  A great selection of BMW motorcycles, Landrovers and Warn products on display. The motorcycles, Landrovers and Warn products will definitely keep the guys interested; and, who knows, maybe you’ll finally take the plunge and order that bike you’ve always wanted.
• Lastly the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind – who are proudly supported by Miss Molly – will be at Môreson for the duration of Uncorked.

We’ve checked and rechecked the weather and it looks set to be a beautiful weekend.

See you in Franschhoek.