13th March 2009
For Immediate Release
Spend Easter in Croatia without leaving Auckland!
Join the team at Soljans Estate in Kumeu Wine Country over the Easter weekend 11-13 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 7th 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 2006 Barrique Reserve Chardonnay 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 Easter eggs after they've had a go at grape stomping!
At Soljans you'll also discover Croatian people are as passionate about music as they are about wine with the fabulous
Croatian dance group Kolo on Sunday from 3pm and on Sunday and Monday guitarist Dean Te Paa entertains with live music
from 12pm-3pm.
To see how a busy, well established winery operates, go on the 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
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