THERE will be lots of clinkin’ and savouring at the upcoming Proudly South African Local Wine Expo, where wine connoisseurs and casual drinkers from around the country will liven up the mood and indulge in a sensational sensory experience from 28 local vintages that will be on offer at the Prison Break Market in Johannesburg from July 25 to 27.
This three-day local wine tasting extravaganza will showcase the finest wines from emerging winemakers who are carving a niche for their beverages in a fiercely competitive wine making industry in South Africa, as well as established brands that have garnered a following and a fan base among wine lovers.
The local winemakers that will be exhibiting their finest vintages at the event are the following:
Absolute Style Wines (Pty) Ltd; Ayana Wines (Pty) Ltd, Amile Wines, Bayede! Royal Signature Wines, Yethu Wines, Four One Wine (Pty) Ltd, House of Azari, J9 Wines, Lali Wines, Lavo Wines (Pty) Ltd, Mama Afrika Wines, Mzansi Craft Wine (Pty) Ltd, Ntsiki Biyela wine, House of D’Licacy, Nanola Wines, Randela Wine, Ses’fikile Wines Services, Sim Processing (Pty) Ltd, Siwela Wines, Sovenga Wines, Thornton Pillay Wines (Pty) Ltd, Zarion by SV Wines, Zoetendal Vineyards & River Estate, Zoleka Wines (Pty) Ltd, ZuluGirl Wines (Pty) Ltd.
Raising a glass alongside local winemakers are FoodBev SETA, Wholesale & Retail SETA (W&RSETA), and the Prison Break Market (San Quentin), the perfect blend of partners helping to refine and enrich the Local Wine Expo experience.
“The Local Wine Expo is a celebration of the wine making expertise that South Africa is renowned for internationally and gives emerging entrepreneurs in this dynamic industry an opportunity to showcase their proficiency to the market by winning the palates and wallets of wine drinkers, both the conscious and casual drinkers alike.
It is part of our ongoing drive as Proudly South African to showcase local excellence and expanding market opportunities for our members by giving them exposure to a captive audience,” says Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, Chief Marketing Officer of Proudly South African.
“We are looking forward to another exciting edition of the Local Wine Expo.
The wine industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years and has remarkably weathered the Covid-19 pandemic storm.
Through the Local Wine Expo, we are pleased that we could play a small part in transforming this industry and ensuring that its inclusive growth as it continues to contribute positively to economic growth and job creation.
Be part of the grape revolution, see you at the Expo,” Ngidi concludes.
The Local Wine Expo programme:
- Friday, July 25: 16:00 – 21:00
- Saturday, July 26: 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday, July 27: 12:00 22:00
Register here.
