The Wines of South Africa Tasting, Tuesday 16th July 2019

South Africa is one of the most exciting places in the world of wine right now. At this tasting, Fine Wine Specialist Sophie Thorpe will guide you through the people, places and grapes that make it so fascinating. After a glass of Champagne, you'll taste 12 wines that provide a snapshot of South Africa today: you'll learn about the country's long winemaking history and travel from Stellenbosch to the Swartland through some truly world-class wines. Hosted by Sophie Thorpe, Fine Wine Specialist.

Wines to be tasted:

Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Constantia Glen Two Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon, Constantia Valley, South Africa
2016 Newton Johnson, Family Vineyards Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
2015 Cape Point Vineyards, Isliedh, Noordhoek, Cape Peninsula, South Africa
2015 Thorne & Daughters, Rocking Horse, Western Cape, South Africa
2016 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
2016 Storm, Ridge, Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
2016 Alheit Vineyards Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault, Western Cape
2017 Scions of Sinai, Féniks, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2016 The Sadie Family Treinspoor Ouwingerdreeks, Old Vines Series
2016 Craven Faure Vineyard Syrah, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2015 Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine, Western Cape, South Africa
2014 Constantia Glen Three, Constantia Wine Valley, South Africa

"NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stock and may not be available to order following the event.

Dress code: smart casual