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April = SPECTACULAR South Africa April is always a welcoming month not only because the weather is getting brighter, it is also the much anticipated SPECTACULAR South Africa month-long campaign. South Africa is one of the top 10 wine importing countries by volume in Hong Kong. Despite the fact that Hong Kong’s wine import in 2020 was down by some 16% by volume last year, volume of South African wine imported to Hong Kong was against the trend and up by nearly 3%, while value grew by an impressive 16.5%! South African wine is getting more recognised and appreciated by Hong Kong wine lovers. South Africa is the oldest wine country in the New World with 362 years of winemaking history. This year, the industry reaches a few milestones: 2021 is the 50th anniversary of Cap Classique, South African version of champagne. The name was derived from the fact that the classic art of winemaking was introduced to the Cape by the French Huguenots, and the first bottle-fermented sparkling wine produced at the Cape was called Kaapse Vonkel (Cape Sparkle) by Simonsig in 1971. Cap Classique brands in Hong Kong include Aristea, Bartho Eksteen, Boschendal, Cederberg, Colmant, De Grendel, De Morgenzon, Graham Beck, Ken Forrester, Klein Constantia, Krone, Longridge, Louisvale, Miss Molly, Simonsig, Spier, Stony Brook and Villiera. Expect more to come. This year also marks the second decade of the launch of the Integrity & Sustainability Seal, the world's first sustainability seal as a guarantee of environmentally-sensitive production introduced in 2010. In 2019, 97.3% of the certified wines are qualified to carry the Seal. You can trace the wine all the way from the vine to the bottle using the unique number on the seal here. Locally, we finally have our first South African farm-style deli. Chief’s Blend serves biltong and deli sandwiches using 100% South African meat, alongside artisan coffee, craft beer and of course South African wine. Be sure to visit them for a South African experience in bustling Wanchai. Although the pandemic is not over, we can still enjoy life with a few precautions. Let’s explore the pairing of various cuisines with South African wine such as Chinese at Nanhai No.1, SHU K, and yè shanghai, or Michelin starred Thai cuisine at Aaharn; chill out at Moofish and Solera at Discovery Bay with sunshine, sea breeze and a glass of South African wine; or pick up your favourite or new South African wine at a retailer near you or online shop to enjoy with friends. But remember to first have a glass of Cap Classique!🇿🇦🍾 Scroll down for SPECTACULAR South Africa participating outlets and their fantastic offers! 
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Bubble Wonderland Sparkling Wine Experience Pop Up Bubble Wonderland is Hong Kong biggest sparkling wine pop up with over 100 bubbly from all over the world. South Africa are showcasing 30 delicious Cap Classique. Come taste the wine and test your palate at the Cap Classique Challenge!
Date: 19 March to 18 April Time: 11am-9pm Venue: Basement, 6 Cleveland Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay (next to Nike) Cap Classique Challenge: Every Friday, Saturday and public holiday 
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South African wine pairing lunch and dinner Reserve your seats early at these pairing lunch and dinners to avoid disappointment 
26 March: Hebe Haven Yacht Club South African wine dinner 5 April: Hong Kong Football Club South African wine lunch 14 April: Moofish (Discovery Bay) South African wine dinner 22 April: Aaharn (Tai Kwun) Bellingham wine dinner 28 Apri: Hong Kong Club Bellingham wine dinner
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South African charity mixed case offer Here’s the chance to explore the diversity of South African wine. MyiCellar has put together three mixed cases of Cap Classique, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, the two South African signature grape varieties. Each case consists of six bottles of wine of different styles. What’s more, for every case of wine sold, $150 will be donated to Cape Flats Development Association. The organisation provides a range of social and development programmes to families living in the Cape Flat in South Africa.
Cap Classique case: Low alcohol, Non-vintage x 2, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Chenin Blanc: From vibrant and fruity to textural and complex. 100% Chenin Blanc and blend Pinotage: From new wave elegant to classic structured style
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Upcoming South African events  18 June: #DrinkCheninDay 01 September: #CapClassiqueDay September: Cape Winemakers Guild pre-auction tasting September: South African street market 24 September: Braai Day 09 October: Piontage Day
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SPECTACULAR South Africa participants 
Check out these outlets for their spectacular South Africa offers in April. Bookmark our website for the latest participant list Restaurants: Aaharn, Central: Bellingham wine promotion, Bellingham Wine Dinner on 22 April
Bibi & Baba, Wanchai: South African Wine by the glass (Bellingham, Kanonkop, Villiera)
Chief's Blend, Wanchai: The first South African biltong | coffee | wine bar
Duddell’s, Central: South African red wine David & Nadia Elpidios promotion (April and May)
Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, North Point: Wine by the glass Moofish, Discovery Bay: South African Wine of the Month, South African Wine Dinner on 14 April
Nanhai No. 1, Tsimshatsui: Cantonese food x South African wine pairing, Wine of the Month by glass and bottle Neighbourhood, Central: Graham Beck Brut NV Cap Classique promotion Roganic, Causeway Bay: South African Wine of the Month
SHU K, Tsimshatsui: Sichuanese food x South African wine paring, Wine of the Month by glass and bottleSlash, Shamshuipo: Sham Shui Po: Happy Hour, tasting of 9 Boschendal wines (6-8pm, 16 April) Soho Viet, SOHO: South African wine of the month, Franschhoek Cellar Shiraz and Chenin Blanc Solera Restaurant and Bar, Discovery Bay: Solera Tapas Feast (one tapas and one glass of South African wine at $100), Wine Club member special on Graceland wines
yè shanghai, Tsimshatsui: Shanghainese food x South African wine pairing, Wine of the Month by glass and bottle
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Retailers:
Apita, Taikoo: South African wine promotion (6-12 April)
Foodwise: 12% discount off on Longridge MCC Brut Reserve 2014
Market Place by Jason: Special promotion of Journey's End wine
Oliver’s The Delicatessen, Central: Special offer on Journey’s End wine
Ponti Wine Cellars: 15% discount off on Glenelly and Spier wines. Complimentary bottle of Spier Secret Sparkling NV or Glenelly Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay 2019 for net purchase over $800/customer.
SOGO, Causeway Bay: South African wine April special
Three-Sixty: Special offer on Journey’s End wine
Uny, Lok Fu: South African wine promotion (30 March -12 April)
Uny, Yuen Long: South African wine promotion (13-19 April)
HKTV Mall: Extra 15% discount for any 2 bottles or more of South African wine purchased in April (Franschhoek Cellar, Graham Beck, Old Road Wine Co) Kerry Wines: Up to 15% discount on all South African winesMyiCellar: South African Cap Classique, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage mixed case promotion and charitable donation to Cape Flats Development Association
Wine Shop Asia: Discount on Journey’s End wineSarment eShop: Buy 2 get one Free on selected Mullineux and Boschendal wine. Call sales representatives or +852 2187 3297 to orderSpringbok Wines: 10% discount on De Grendel Cap Classique Brut 2017 and Rosé 2016 for orders over $1,000Wine Impala: 6-bottle SPECTACULAR South Africa pack at 10% discount, all Pinotage at 10% discount, tasting at Chez Trente on 01 and 15 April wine’n’things: South African wine promotion |
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