Wine enthusiasts and Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show patrons should diarise the annual 2018 public tastings to be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Join the trophy hunters, meet the winning winemakers and taste their fabulous wines of distinction on Wednesday 13 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and on Friday 15 June at the Sandton Convention Centre.
These events present SA's top wines for the year – 171 trophy, gold and silver medal winners which scored at least 80 points, awarded by a panel of rock star judges and selected from over 900 wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Wine lovers will find the Old Mutual Best White and Red wine trophy winners, and the International Judges' trophy winner. The Discovery of the Show (best value wine) and the Most Successful Producer will undoubtedly be a major drawcard.
The results of the 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show judging will be announced on Tuesday 29 May; the lists of trophy and medal winners and additional information (such as Top 10 best value wines) will be available at www.trophywineshow.co.za and on the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show app from 15h30. Tasters will also be able to download a list of the public tasting wines before attending the event and purchases of the medal winning wines will be available via the Makro 'pop-up' store at the tasting or online until 29 June, at show prices.
The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show competition took place in Paarl over 4 days from 30 April. The 2018 judging panel, chaired by wine authority Michael Fridjhon, comprised three international and six local judgesrepresenting a collection of world-class expertise. The international judges were Charles Chevallier (Group adviser for Domain Barons de Rothschild, France), Debra Meiburg MW (marketer and educator based in Hong Kong) and Turkish-born, UK-based Master Sommelier Isa Bal. South African judges were Narina Cloete (winemaker at Blaauwklippen),Heidi Duminy CWM (Group marketing manager for Meridian Holdings), Christian Eedes (editor ofwinemag.co.za), Alexandra McFarlane (winemaker at Druk My Niet), Nkulu Mkhwanazi (wine educator and brand ambassador) and James Pietersen(SA portfolio manager for Wine Cellar). The participation of a team of associate judges, drawn from the pool of rising South African winemaking and judging talent, was included in a supportive capacity.
CAPE TOWN PUBLIC TASTING
Date: Wednesday 13 June 2018
Venue: CTICC (Ballroom, Level 1), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town
Time: 17h00 to 21h00
Parking: Secure underground parking available in CTICC parkade
JOHANNESBURG PUBLIC TASTING
Date: Friday 15 June 2018
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre (Bill Gallagher Room), Maude Street, Sandton
Time: 17h00 to 21h00
Parking: Secure underground parking available at convention centre and neighbouring parkades
Bookings: Book tickets online now via Computicket.com for both the Cape Town andJohannesburg events.Ticket price: R180 Early Bird for bookings by 2 June; R200 thereafter. Buy online or at the door, subject to availability. No under 18s, babies nor prams. Wines: The results of the 2018 judging competition will be announced on 29 May when the full list of winning wines will be available atwww.trophywineshow.co.za or on the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show app from 15h30.Other important details: Ticket includes tasting glass, unlimited tastings. No entry allowed for under 18s, babies or prams. Wine Sales: Wines at show prices can be ordered from the Makro 'pop-up' store at the tasting. Refreshments: Light meals are for sale.Enquiries: (011) 482 5936. www.trophywineshow.co.za; www.outsorceress.co.za. Find us on Facebook and follow @omtrophywines on Twitter; #OMTWS2018, #OMTWS
