Stellenbosch Cabernet | The Collection

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Alex Mason-Gordon
TIME:    17:30
COST:    R950
VENUE:    The Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg
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Stellenbosch Cabernet – The Collection – promises Gauteng wine lovers an extraordinary once-off experience. On 22nd June – for one night only – twenty four of the country's premier Cabernet producers will be bringing the best of their current and pre-release young wines (together with a select array of older and mature vintages) to the nation's fine wine capital.

Stellenbosch Cabernet – The Collection – promises Gauteng wine lovers an extraordinary once-off experience. On 22nd June – for one night only – twenty four of the country's premier Cabernet producers will be bringing the best of their current and pre-release young wines (together with a select array of older and mature vintages) to the nation's fine wine capital.

The exclusive event, taking place at the Hyatt Regency, is limited to 150 guests, who will have access to an 8-wine masterclass® programme where the very best wines from Stellenbosch, the undisputed masters of South African Cabernet will be showcased to highlight the triumphs of the past, as well as the most extraordinary of the contemporary achievements

Stellenbosch Cabernet – The Collection’s Masterclass® comprises eight wines spanning 46 years: Klein Zalze Cabernet 2005; Waterford Cabernet 2003; Uitkyk Carlonet 2001; Le Riche Cabernet Reserve 1997; Warwick Cabernet 1995; Neil Ellis Cabernet (Jonkershoek) 1994; Kanonkop Cabernet 1984 and Zonnebloem Cabernet 1971.

The Masterclass® will be presented by a panel that includes three winemakers, sommelier Lloyd Jusa of The Saxon Hotel and Carrie Adams, one of Johannesburg’s best-known fine wine experts, distributor, retailer and radio presenter. Chairman of the panel is Cape-based Roland Peens, wine authority and director of SA Wine Cellar.

It is followed by a BBQ and walk-around tasting, with each of the 24 producers showcasing a three-vintage vertical including the legendary and yet-to-be-released 2015 Stellenbosch Cabernet from their cellars.

The ticket to The Collection costs R950 per person and includes the VIP masterclass®, the walk-around wine tasting, canapés and bubbly on arrival, and a gourmet BBQ.

More info contact Alex Mason-Gordon on alex@outsorceress.co.za or 011 482 5936/5/4.