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	South African Wine, a journey of discovery Wine critics and wine lovers around the world are getting excited about South African wine. Neal Martin reckoned the country is going in a very positive direction, more eclectic and diversified; while Tim Atkin MW remarked that the emergence of a young generation of wine-making talent makes South Africa the most dynamic wine-producing country in the world right now. Although the market share of South African wine in Hong Kong is still small, it is one of the fastest growing markets according to The Drinks Business. Last year we saw two new importers setting up shops here with a focus on South African wine, while established companies are expanding their South African portfolios. Most of these importers are listed on WOSA’s website. What’s more, importers are not only focusing on the classic grape varieties from established regions but also lesser known wines and blends from new regions and young winemakers. These combinations of old and new, classic and creative, are exactly what make South African wine in Hong Kong exciting. Imagine all the different wine styles from the well established Klein Constantia and Kanonkop to the young guns such as Rall Wines and David & Nadia. I am happy to only drink South African wine for a year! Wines of South Africa will be having its annual tasting on 20th April. See for yourself if you agree with me. For more information, visit www.wosa.hk; Like and follow us at Facebook page WOSAHK.

Discover South African Wine Annual tasting

A celebration of South African wine and food. This year more than 30 exhibitors will present over 200 wines from Swartland to Elgin. There will also be what I believe the highest number of South African wineries representatives in town outside wine fairs. Some of them will be sharing their passions and wines with guests at the snappy speakers' corners. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience all these amazing wines first hand!

Date: 20th April 2017 (Thursday)

Venue: Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong (Wanchai)

Trade session: 1:00-5:00pm (by invitation only)

Consumer session: 6:00-10:00pm

Tickets:

HK$250/person for wine pass (at door $280), or

HK$450/person for wine and food pass (at door $480).

Tickets include tasting of over 200 wines, a Lucaris wine glass and $200 Renaissance Harbour View dining vouchers.

Online ticket sales: www.ticketflap.com/DiscoverSouthAfrica

Early bird tickets: until 6th April (wine pass: $225/person; wine and food pass:$410/person)

Enquiries: enquiry@wosa.hk

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Taste South African wine in town

In addition to the South African Wine Festival, over 100, restaurants, retailers and online stores have joined the Discover South African Wine Month. Enjoy special offers from these outlets and don’t forget to enter the ‘Share your South African Wine Moment’ competition. Bookmark our website for the latest participant list.

My picks:

Cuisine Cuisine ifc, Central: A six-course Chinese menu with wines from Franschhoek, the ‘French corner’ in South Africa.

Dynasty, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Wanchai: South African wine and abalone promotion.
Hoi King Heen, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, Tsimshatsui East: A six-course Chinese menu paired with three Bouchard-Finlayson wines from Hemel-en-Aarde (meaning Heaven-and-Earth) in Western Cape.

La Vin, Central: Complimentary house cheese platter, 25% discount for 2 or more bottles of South African wine, Hartenberg tasting (20^th April).

Le Bistro Winebeast, Wanchai: Hartenberg and Villiera wine tasting and dinner (18th April).

Mr & Mrs Fox, Quarry Bay: Wine of the month (Coravin pour), Dish of the month (Bunny Chow), Saxenburg ‘Private Collection' wine dinner with estate owner (27^th April).

The French Window, Central: a five-course South African fusion dinner with classic South African wines.

ZUMA, Central: Sommelier’s Selection, Free flow South African wine brunch.

Watson’s Wine, all outlets: Special selection of PIWOSA wine.

Restaurants:

Backyard, Tsuen Wan: Wine of the month (March and April)
Bocadito, Central: Wine of the month
Boomshack, Central: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Bungalow, Central: Wine of the month
Café Renaissance, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Wanchai: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Cuisine Cuisine ifc, Central: Wine pairing menu
Divino, Central: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Divino Patio, Wanchai: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Dynasty, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Wanchai: South African wine and abalone promotion, Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Hoi King Heen, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, Tsimshatsui East: Wine pairing menu, Wine of the month (by glass and bottle)
La Vin, Central: Wine of the month, Complimentary house cheese platter, 25% discount for 2 or more bottles of South African wine, Hartenberg tasting (20^th April).
Le Bistro Winebeast, Wanchai: Happy hour, Hartenberg and Villiera wine tasting and dinner (18th April)
Medusa Hong Kong, Central: Wine of the month
Mirage Bar & Restaurant, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Wanchai: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Mr & Mrs Fox, Quarry Bay: Happy hour (wine by the glass), Wine of the month (Coravin pour), Dish of the month (Bunny Chow), Saxenburg ‘Private Collection' wine dinner with estate owner (27^th April)
Nanhai No. 1, Tsimshatsui: Wine pairing menu and special promotion
Open Oyster, Tsimshatsui: Wine of the month
Ovolo Southside, Wong Chuk Hang: Wine by the glass
Seansin Seafood Hotpot Experts, Causeway Bay (21677188), Jordan (2677 6488): 20% discount off South African wine
Son Tung Kee Restaurant, Tsimshatsui: Wine of the month (March and April)
Spasso, Tsimshatsui East: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Thai Farm Restaurant, Kowloon City: 20% discount off South African wine when spend $200 on food
The Chop House, Tsimshatsui: Wine of the month
The French Window, Central: Wine pairing menu
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, racecourses and clubhouses: Wine of the month (by glass and takeaway promotions)
The Stoep, Lantau: Wine of the month (by glass and bottles)
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse, Wanchai, Tsimshatsui: Wine of the month
ZUMA, Central: Sommelier’s Selection, Free flow South African wine brunch

Retailers and online shops:

Aeon, Kornhill, Tuen Mun: Special promotion and tasting (5^th-18^th April)
Angliss, Kwai Chung: Buy 10 get 2 free promotion
Apita, Taikoo Shing: Special promotion, gift and tasting
Boutique Wines, Ap Lei Chau: Buy 12 bottles of Simonsig and get one bottle free
Brix, Tsimashatsui, Sheung Wan, Tai Hang: Special offer
Centre de Vin, Kwun Tong: Free tasting, special discount
Chayse & Brayden Cellar, Prince Edward: Special offer
Classic & Fusion, San Po Kong: Special offer
Jebsen Fine Wines: Special promotion
Kee Heung Wine Cellar, Ngau Tai Kok: Special offer
Marketplace by Jasons: Special promotion
Mini Store Co, Sai Wan: Special offer
Oliver's The Delicatessen, Central: Special promotion, gift and tasting
Piago, Kowloon Bay: Special promotion, gift and tasting
Pluto Ltd, Happy Valley: Special offer
Schmidt Vinothek, Happy Valley, Quarry Bay: Wine of the month with free tasting, Flash offer of back vintage gems, Top value daily drinking selection, In-store tasting event
The Tramline Liquor Co, Kennedy Town: Special offer
UNY, Lok Fu: Special promotion, gift and tasting
Vino 1855: Sai Wan Ho: Special offer
Watson’s Wine, all outlets: Special selection of PIWOSA wine
wine'n'things: Special offer and South African craft beer giveaway, Hartenberg and Villiera wine tasting and dinner (18th April)

Hartenberg and Villiera wine dinner

Wine tasting and dinner hosted by two charming ladies from Hartenberg and Villiera from Stellenbosch.

Date: 18th April 2017 (Tuesday)

Venue: le bistro Winebeast

Price: $458/person + 10% service charge

rsvp: elainechiu@winenthingshk.com

More info:here

Saxenburg ‘Private Collection' wine dinner

Join Fiona Bührer, winery owner of Saxenburg for an intimate 6- course dinner.

Date: 27th April 2017 (Thursday)

Venue: Mr & Mrs Fox

Price: $800/person + 10% service charge

rsvp: eventhk@schmidtvinothek.com

More info: here

SAA Sevens Dinner

It’s the annual Sevens Dinner organised by the Southern African Association of Hong Kong again. If you are a rugby fan, get your tickets as soon as possible.

Date: 5th April 2017 (Wednesday)

Venue: Hong Kong Football Club

Price: $1,088/person

Enquiry: saahkinfo@gmail.com

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