Ivonia Fortuin and Rikus Jacobs at our stand in the Food and Wine marquee.

Despite the bitter cold, we had a fantastic time at this year's Bastille Festival in Franscchoek. It was our first year taking part in the festival with our new estate, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, and visitors to the estate could partake in tastings with French cheeses and baguettes. Every visitor also received a complimentary tasting of our new MCC, which is going to be released later this year.

Liam Tomlin Food also presented Chef's Table lunches featuring French dishes like loin of venison with shallot tarte tatin and Crêpe Suzette.

At the Food & Wine Marquee in town our Leopard's Leap Unwooded Chardonnay 2012, Lookout Pinotage Rosé 2012, Shiraz 2010 en Merlot 2010 was available for tasting.

Tomato soup served at Liam Tomlin Food's Chef's Table lunches during the weekend.