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Taste
the crème-de-la-crème from the Mutual & Federal Agri Wellington Wine
Route in a first ever, one-night only, Wellington “Quest for the Best“ wine showcase
to be held at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, on Wednesday, 4 September
from 16:00 until 20:00.
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his year yielded the
fourth annual Wellington “Quest for the Best”, a competition initiated for Wellington
by Wellington, celebrating the newly-found independent wine district’s quest
to showcase the overall quality and diversity amongst its local producers.
Well-respected
Sommeliers Higgo Jacobs, Joakim Blackadder, Miguel Chan and Neil Grant formed
the judging panel for this years’ competition, the results of which will be
announced at a lunch awards ceremony to be held on 4 September 2013.
Hot on the heels of the
awards announcement, wine lovers and connoisseurs will have the opportunity
to taste the crème-de-la-crème from the Mutual & Federal Agri Wellington
Wine Route in a first ever, one-night only, Wellington “Quest for the Best“
showcase to be held at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, on Wednesday, 4 September from 16:00 until 20:00.
Patrons can sip, sample
and discover Wellington’s specific varietals and blends which will be
presented in “pods” or stations with winemakers in attendance. The showcase
will also feature the Top Ten Wines and Top Spirits from the "Quest for
the Best" competition which will be announced at an awards ceremony held
earlier that day. In attendance will be producers such as Alkmaar, Bosman
Family Vineyards, Diemersfontein, Doolhof, Dunstone, Linton Park, Welbedacht
(Schalk Burger & Sons), Wellington Wines and Bains Cape Mountain Whisky
to mention just a few.
Tickets cost R60 per
person, which includes a tasting glass and are available at Computicket. No
alcohol will be served to under 18’s. Space is limited and booking essential.
For futher informaton contact the Wellington Wine Route office on 021 864 2479, email wine@wellington.co.za, or log on to their website www.wellington.co.za |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Wellington Wine Route in the City
