Since the previous Celebration began incorporating wines from outside South Africa allowing the 140 attendees to experience a more inclusive spectrum of Chardonnays, the event has contributed to a much stronger South African-based narrative. In order to strengthen the narrative and allow attendees to participate in the presentation, this year's event was held in a spacious open tent on the lawns outside the De Wetshof winery instead of the confinements of the barrel cellar. Besides the 15 wines, a few Chardonnay experts were set-up in a panel position, allowing those present to not only experience the wines on a senatorial basis, but also to be enlightened by the speakers.