Wines of south africa book fair 2017

Bordeaux, wines, regions, producers the book fblikebutton bordeaux, wines, regions, producers is an indispensable guide for those who want to know more about this world famous wine region, its wines and its winemakers. The south african book fair is now owned by the south african book development council sabdc and will be incorporated into the successful annual national book week, which has already established itself in the sa calendar in the first full week of september. Franschhoek literary festival may 2020, cape town south africa. Book fairs and literary festivals are held throughout south africa each year to promote literacy. The wine tasting at the marina city club presented the diversity and styles that elevate south african wines into the 8th largest wineproducing region of the world. James brings a fresh perspective and a critical eye to a wine region about which he clearly cares deeply.

Jan 12, 2017 a recent trip to france and germany really revealed this to me in a big way not only because so many wine people i come across absolutely love travelling to south africa, but because our facilities, stories and even our english are miles ahead. As the name suggests, this is a high altitude vineyard, at 185 metres above sea level. A gold medal winner at the south africas 2017 michelangelo wine awards, its a textured and vibrant red wine, that provides a burst of ripe peach and red fruit flavours along with attractive. Five tips to help you get more reading done in 2020. South african wine sees double digit volume growth in 2017. Making this sauvignon blanc the best bang for buck wine ive ever made. Best in the world is clear, from the west to the east, from the north to the south. Travel photography from a bkwine wine and food tour in south africa. Spring rain brings blessings to first day of sa book fair. Over time, we have grown to be a leading producer of fairtrade wine from south africa, devoted to responsible handcrafted wine. Articulate africa book fair 2017 will take place from 29 september to 1 october at the durban icc.

South africas coolest wine growing region, the apple orchards of elgin still dominate and many wine farms are on former apple land, but today this selfcontained area, ringed by mountains to the south west of cape town, is one of south africas best, especially for aromatic varieties, chardonnay and pinot noir. South african wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food friendly, blending elegance and power. There are still many reasons to believe that 2017 will indeed be a good year. Discover our story of vine to wine on this site, or in wellington near cape town when you book to taste wine in our 260 year old cellar. Wines of south africa road show in beijing november 4, 2017 boyce uncategorized 0 by jim boyce hot, crowded and no glasses. Welcome to the page for my new book around the world in eighty wines. I have a great relationship with this grower and he has faith in what i am doing with naked wines. Hong kong club south african wine dinner, 30 april 2020. Go search for your sa cheese fest photos from previous years for our. South african wine event calendar sa wine diary top wine sa. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine. All events are taking place in johannesburgs newtown cultural precinct between museum africa, the market theatre and market square.

The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book. Celebrating the wines of the cape october 9, 2017 by cori solomon winela recently showcased the wines of south africa, wosa in marina del rey. Experience the magic of the constantia valley at the constantia food and wine festival, where we will be showcasing over 40 of the finest wines and delicious food from our award winning restaurants. Exhibitions, workshops and book launches promise to make it well worth the trip into boksburg. Aug 17, 2017 johannesburg, south africa thursday, 17 august 2017 the south african book fair sabf and national book week nbw officially launched on thursday at the market square, newtown. Get expert advice, free shipping with stewardship, and more. Cellar facilities at fairview have been provided for fairvalleys winemaker, awie adolf, to make wine. Exceptional wines from the 2017 vintage in south africa. The 2017 south african childrens bookfair is promising to be a onestop event for authors, publishers, illustrators and other industry professionals. For the past two years, the fair has presented a stellar programme brimming with contentious topics facing south africa, and 2019 promises nothing less. Sep 19, 2017 new york, ny, september 19, 2017 south africas imported wine volume in the us is up percent for 2017 over the same period of 2016, according to a second quarter gombergfredriksen report. The wine industry body vinpro nonprofit company which represents 3 500 south african wine producers says the 2017 harvest, that is at 1 425 283 tonnes 1. The literary programme will run for the entire duration of the fair from friday 8 september to sunday 10 september 2017.

The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and things to do in the cape winelands. Our winemaking tradition started when the dutch east india company, who traded in spices and all things, decided to establish a halfwaypitstop at the southern point of africa in 1652. Jun 02, 2018 shiraz was the largest class with 106 submissions 110 in 2017, followed by cabernet sauvignon at 94 93 last year. Around the world in eighty wines the wine economist. Therefore he has a longterm view regarding what is a good price for the grapes. We have made two photo galleries with pictures from previous trips to south africa to give you a better feel for what you will experience on this exceptional trip. Here you will be able to access indepth information about all the wines and exhibitors present at the wines of south african stand in hall 9. The franschhoek literary festival aims to bring together a broad crosssection of mostly south african. Read an interview with darryl david, and see the full programme.

Aug 30, 2019 if you are not all that familiar with the wines of south africa, welcome to a large number of wine lovers in the same boat. A wine list of more than 800 wines, mostly south african but a fair selection of international wines and champagnes. Buy independent wine online next day delivery naked wines. Shiraz was the largest class with 106 submissions 110 in 2017, followed by cabernet sauvignon at 94 93 last year. Subscribe to our newsletter today for the latest updates on events, industry news, authors and publishers. Ever since, the country has been producing wine, and significant quantities of brandy. The 2017 wine grape crop is estimated at 1 425 283 tonnes according to the south african wine industry information and systems sawis at the end of april 2017. Jul 09, 2017 tastings powered by the beverage testing institute since 1981.

Tasting south african premium wines winesworld magazine. If you are not all that familiar with the wines of south africa, welcome to a large number of wine lovers in the same boat. Sip, savour and enjoy the very best of stellenbosch wine in the heart of cape town. The festival is hosted annually in the western capes winelands in the town of. The 2017 wine harvest juice and concentrate for nonalcoholic purposes, wine for brandy and distilling wine included is expected to amount to 1 106. Youve spent your whole life chasing the feeling of a scholastic book fair. This was after it was cancelled in 2016 when its director vuyokazi biyana became unwell leading up to the event. Platters 2019 is as always the wine lovers essential guide to the wines, wine estates and winelands of the cape, says the guides publisher, jeanpierre rossouw. Browse through the worlds largest online wine store at. Bordeaux, wines, regions, producers the book bkwine. Even though many people regard south africa as a new world wine producing country, we have in fact happily been making wine for centuries.

Learn about fair oaks ranch winery and shop the best selection at. The inaugural south africas childrens book fair was held during 15 18 june 2017 at the birchwood hotel in boksburg, johannesburg. Bespoke wine tastings at the rmb private bank lounge for small group themed tastings. Wine and drinks books gourmand world cookbook awards. Oct 09, 2017 winela recently showcased the wines of south africa, wosa in marina del rey. Aug 04, 2017 the south african book fairs literary programme has been released.

The south african book fair and national book week officially. An administrator of the east india dutch company planted south africas first vineyards in 1652. You can find more information on south african wines in bkwine magazine, our online wine magazine. The shows narrative is a unique interpretation of the prevailing global obsession with sustainability and a healthier planet, and its inspired by the global trend for urban. Nov 12, 2018 the number of fivestar wines announced has grown to 90 in 2019, and many refer to it as the definitive overview of south africas best, prize and awardwinning wines. Its organized by style of wine from bold red to light white wines with a focus on which regions, varieties, and vintages to seek out. The south african wine grape harvest is slightly larger than last year following a dry season and consumers can look forward to exceptional wines from the 2017 vintage. We are happy to enable you to prepare yourself for your prowein 2017 by giving you access to our bottlebooks prowein catalogue. South africas top wine and food events, searchable by month or by location. The constantia food and wine festival will no longer be taking place. Book fairs and literary festivals are held throughout south africa each year to promote literacy among children and adults. South africa braai masters of the cape wine lands sunbird. Join in sharing your stories and help create more traditions and memories. Today, south africa has approximately 100 000 hectares of vineyards that supply 600 wineries.