BOUCHARD FINLAYSON CELEBRATES THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 TOLLMAN BOUCHARD FINLAYSON ART AWARD

The winners of the 2019 Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award have been announced as a highlight of the annual Hermanus FynArts Festival. The Tollman family, owners of Bouchard Finlayson, has long been great supporters of the arts in South Africa and sponsored this national competition for the sixth consecutive year, with a first prize of R20 000, second prize of R10 000, and 2 merit prizes of R5 000 each.

Neeske Alexander walked away with the 1^st prize, followed by Karen Grove in 2^nd place and Natasha Brown and Terrence Howahowa each receiving a Merit prize.

The theme this year was ‘Harmony’ and artists were invited to submit their work in a tondo (round) format with a maximum 60cms diameter to be displayed on a wine barrel head. A total of 53 works by 46 artists were selected as finalists from 227 works submitted by 179 artists.

An exciting variety of media was entered this year, including the winner’s watercolour and Karen Grove’s two works of reverse acrylic on perspex. The two Merit winners respectively entered a work of oil on glass, and the other, a tapestry and weaving piece. Terrence Howahowa, along with three other finalists, are residents of Zwelihle township in Hermanus where they form part of the Living Tapestry Project.

The winning works, as well as those by the finalists,  are for sale and currently on display in the Bouchard Finlayson wine cellar as the ‘Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Barrel Head Exhibition’.

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ABOUT BOUCHARD FINLAYSON

Established in 1989 in the temperate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on 125 hectares (312 acres) of Walker Bay's prime viticultural land, Bouchard Finlayson is a boutique vineyard and winery, dedicated to the quality production, including but not limited to, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Ever since releasing their first vintages, the name Bouchard Finlayson has been internationally synonymous with excellence. Today, owned by the Red Carnation Hotels’ Tollman family and under the leadership of Victoria Tollman, winemaker Chris Albrecht and a world class team who have a shared vision of excellence, 25 hectares (62 acres) of the estate are currently under vine. Fifty percent of the vineyards is devoted to the varietal for which Founder, Peter Finlayson is most acclaimed – Pinot Noir. Committed to protecting our environment, Bouchard Finlayson is a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Conservation Champion.

Situated on the R320 near Hermanus, Bouchard Finlayson vineyard and winery is open for tastings and sales Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 17h00 and on Saturdays from 10h00 to 13h00. For further information, call +27 28 312 3515; email ; or visit www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za.

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER AT BOUCHARD FINLAYSON

ENQUIRIES & RESERVATIONS:  or Tel 028 312 3515

Business Hours: Monday to Friday 09h00 - 17h00; Saturdays 10h00 - 13h00

 WINE TASTING

Wine Tastings are offered showcasing Bouchard Finlayson’s latest vintages – white blend Blanc de Mer 2018; Sauvignon Blanc 2018; Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017; Sans Barrique Chardonnay 2017; Kaaimansgat/Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay 2017; Missionvale Chardonnay 2016 and Bouchard Finlayson’s famed red blend, the Hannibal 2016. Also available for tasting is South Africa’s pinot pioneer and founder of Bouchard Finlayson, Peter Finlayson’s award-winning flagship wine, Galpin Peak Pinot Noir (currently the 2017 vintage).

Cost: taste three wines R30 per person; six wines R60 per person

PETER’S PICKS IN THE COLLECTORS’ CORNER

Peter Finlayson has hand-picked a selection of special, older vintages that are on display and available for sale at the cellar door.

CELLAR TOURS AND LARGER GROUPS

By prior arrangement and with advance reservation. R60 per person

 DELI PLATTERS

Generous platters served on wooden boards made from old wine barrels, laden with a selection of charcuterie, mild Gruberg cheese, Colby cheese, ciabatta, estate olive oil, olives, olive tapenade and mixed nuts.  Cost R260, serving 2 people

SNACK BOXES FOR CHILDREN

Includes a fruit juice, bag of cookies, dried fruit roll, packet of savoury provita crackers and mini cheese rounds.

Cost: R70 per child

NATURE WALKS

Guided Walking Trails (Choose between 45 minutes, 60 minutes and 2,5 hours)

Cost: R400 for up to 6 people, thereafter an additional R60 per person - maximum 12 people in a group (Pre-booking a week in advance)

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