Shiraz South Africa announces first Shiraz Showcase

This thursday, at the CTICC on 12 November 2009, Shiraz SA, the recently formed organization for all producers of Shiraz, are having a very unique tasting, and Haut Espoir are proud to be a part of the experience.

Shiraz SA have just announced their presentation of the first ever Shiraz Showcase where approximately 60 winemakers from South Africa will be exhibiting their best Shiraz wines.

The event will take place on Thursday 12 November 2009 in the Jasminum Restaurant at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Tickets will be limited to 300. Wine lovers and enthusiasts will not only be able to taste the best wines showcased by local producers but also some imported Shiraz products as well as the latest winners from national and international wine competitions.

The Shiraz Showcase will be presented between 17:30 and 20:30. This gives all lovers of Shiraz an excellent opportunity to pop in after work and taste this very exciting line-up of local and overseas wines.

Tickets, at R100.00 per person include a glass and catalogue of all the wines on show, and can be booked through Computicket, Shoprite Checkers or Checkers Hyper. It is advisable to purchase tickets prior to the event as no collection facilities will be available at the venue. More information can be obtained from http://www.computicket.com/

According to Edmund Terblanche, Chairman of Shiraz SA, the association’s mission is to focus on the promotion of the image of South African Shiraz. “In our pursuit of this we want to create a sustainable culture of acceptance and enjoyment around the world for South African Shiraz as well as maintain an organization that will fulfill the needs of its members.

Shiraz SA recently staged a most successful technical workshop and tasting which was attended by more than 100 winemakers and viticulturists. International as well as local producers took part in panel discussions that covered a number of topics.

We will be doing our tasting with our Shiraz 2005 and the Syrah 2006, two wines we are extremely proud of. There is a difference between Shiraz and Syrah and Rob will be more than willing to explain if you attend. Hope to see you there.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elsabé Ferreira at 083 309 7621 or Sandra Lotz at 082 924 7254