FNB has renewed its sponsorship of the FNB
Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition for three more years.
Facilitated by the Sauvignon Blanc Interest Group of
South Africa (SBIG), the competition was initiated in 2007 to promote
innovation excellence and recognise those endeavouring to make wine of pure
distinction.
“We are proud to extend our partnership with the
Sauvignon Blanc Interest Group of South Africa by renewing the sponsorship of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition. FNB’s association with the prestigious competition
demonstrates our commitment to supporting and showcasing the depth of talent in
South Africa’s wine industry,” said Stephan Claassen, FNB Provincial Head of
the Cape.
Thys Louw from the Sauvignon Blanc Interest Group of
South Africa is equally pleased with the renewed partnership. “We are delighted
to continue our partnership with FNB because our joint commitment has enabled
the status of the competition to grow significantly over the years. We look
forward to three more years of mutually beneficial collaboration and the roll-out of a series of other events as part
of the sponsorship.”
The eighth edition of the highly anticipated FNB
Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition takes place on 22 October. The partners
confirmed that plans are already underway to ensure that this year’s
competition continues to set an industry benchmark on wine-making excellence
and innovation.
Wine-making is gradually
becoming a viable business in South Africa.
According to Wines of South Africa (WOSA), the South African wine industry
topped its previous export record in 2013, with volumes sold reaching
525.7-million litres, a 26% increase on the previous high achieved in 2012.
“South Africa is known
for its authentic and original wine repertoire. This competition not only
showcases the top winemakers but also creates a solid base for the wine connoisseur
and those who are eager to encounter a new world of wine,” says Claassen.
Entries for the 2014 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition
close on 3 September. Late entries will be accepted till12 September.
For further details about the competition and/or entry forms,
contact Anka du Toit at tel 021 863 1599, emailadmin@efpromosies.co.za
