Over two weeks ago, the much anticipated second edition of the Wines of South Africa (WoSA) grand tasting which coincided with global commemorations to mark the Nelson Mandela Day took place on Friday 19th July at the external ballroom of the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.
This established annual event is brought to Nigeria by the WoSA in conjunction with the South African High Commission. WoSA is the non-for-profit organisation that promotes the exports South African wines in the international market.
350 wines from different wine-land regions were exhibited from producers; Asara Wine Estate, Bizoe Wines, Blue Africa Trading (Tokara, Napier & Riebeek Cellars), Cape Diamond (Lutzville), Cape Dreams, De Trafford, DGB (Pty) Ltd, Diemersal Wine Estate, Distell, Fairview Wines, Grand Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Kanu Wines, KWV Wines, La Ric Mal Wines, Lathitha Wines, MAN Vintners, Mountain River Wines, Oldenburg Vineyards, Overhex Wines International, Pernod Ricard, RAKA Wines, Remhoogte Wine Estate, Robinson & Sinclair, Ses'fikile Wines, Sijnn Wines, The Township Winery, Uni Wines Vineyards and Vinglo Wines.
The grand tasting which we had the privilege of organising was indeed a networking occasion for wine producers eager to build and strengthen trade ties in Nigeria.
The event was attended by over 450 guests amongst which were representatives from the South African, United States and Spanish High Commissions, bank executives, importers, distributors, restaurateurs, hospitality managers, portfolio managers, media, wine connoisseurs and elite consumers who gathered to discover, explore and taste the arrays of wines.
The wine types on display were made up of red wines, white wines, rosés and brandy. The evening was filled with merriment as guests were serenaded with live jazz and treated to a sumptuous variety of canapés.
To view more photos from the event, please check our twitter and facebook accounts.
This established annual event is brought to Nigeria by the WoSA in conjunction with the South African High Commission. WoSA is the non-for-profit organisation that promotes the exports South African wines in the international market.
350 wines from different wine-land regions were exhibited from producers; Asara Wine Estate, Bizoe Wines, Blue Africa Trading (Tokara, Napier & Riebeek Cellars), Cape Diamond (Lutzville), Cape Dreams, De Trafford, DGB (Pty) Ltd, Diemersal Wine Estate, Distell, Fairview Wines, Grand Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Kanu Wines, KWV Wines, La Ric Mal Wines, Lathitha Wines, MAN Vintners, Mountain River Wines, Oldenburg Vineyards, Overhex Wines International, Pernod Ricard, RAKA Wines, Remhoogte Wine Estate, Robinson & Sinclair, Ses'fikile Wines, Sijnn Wines, The Township Winery, Uni Wines Vineyards and Vinglo Wines.
The grand tasting which we had the privilege of organising was indeed a networking occasion for wine producers eager to build and strengthen trade ties in Nigeria.
The event was attended by over 450 guests amongst which were representatives from the South African, United States and Spanish High Commissions, bank executives, importers, distributors, restaurateurs, hospitality managers, portfolio managers, media, wine connoisseurs and elite consumers who gathered to discover, explore and taste the arrays of wines.
The wine types on display were made up of red wines, white wines, rosés and brandy. The evening was filled with merriment as guests were serenaded with live jazz and treated to a sumptuous variety of canapés.
To view more photos from the event, please check our twitter and facebook accounts.
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