Spend Easter in Croatia without leaving Auckland!

Join the team at Soljans Estate in Kumeu Wine Country over the Easter weekend 3-5 April to celebrate the Croatian grape Harvest, ‘Berba’.

The traditional “Berba” harvest festival started back in the 18th century in Croatia and is still celebrated there today. While everyone should experience “Berba” at least once in their lives, booking an air ticket to Croatia is unnecessary, because it is also celebrated in style much closer to home at Soljans Estate Winery, where the Soljan family are continuing their family tradition here in New Zealand. This Easter, Soljans will celebrate their 8th Berba Festival since relocating to their popular new winery near Kumeu and yet again this promises to be a fun time for all the family.

There is always a buzz around Soljans when the grapes are being harvested, so if you've harboured a secret desire to do some grape crushing, this is your opportunity! After stomping those grapes underfoot, you can treat yourself to a well earned wine tasting with the friendly staff in the cellar door. Try new release wines and the refreshing “Novo Vino” (new wine) juice that has started fermenting.

Relax in the award winning café and sample the seasonal fresh menu plus traditional style Croatian food platters and samples of the Croatian delicacy Pašurates. The kids are well looked after too with their own dedicated menu in the café plus free face painting and Easter eggs after they've had a go getting messy in the grape stomp!

At Soljans you'll also discover Croatian people are as passionate about music as they are about wine with guitarist Dean Te Paa entertaining with live music from 12pm-3pm followed by the Dalmatian and Croatian dancers performing from 3pm.

To see how a busy, well established winery operates, go on the free daily tours at 11am 1.30pm and get some inside knowledge from our friendly team.

The Berba Festival, this Easter at Soljans Estate Winery, State Highway 16, Kumeu. You couldn't get much closer to Croatia unless you went there!
www.soljans.co.nz

For further information contact
Claire Cameron
Ph: 09 412 2822
Mob: 021 412 585
email: claire@soljans.co.nz