In-Store Wine Safari, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:15 to 8:30PM

$40.00

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SKU: WINESAFARI18

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Product Description

Join our South African wine specialist, Therese Peters, and guest host Chris Lavin, Vice President of Sales West Broadbent Selections, on an adventure through the winelands of South Africa. Experience an amazing variety of over 30 South African wines from the regions of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson, Swartland and more. The winemaking history in South Africa goes back to the late 1600s and has had amazing resurgence in the last 10 years with the emergence of a group of new winemakers who are innovative risk takers. Explore these wines with us as you nosh on generous regional appetizers, view a demonstration of table top smokers, listen to the refreshing sounds of DJ Ace while viewing stunning safari photography from renowned photographer Beverly Houwing.

Note: Beverly’s photographs on display will be available for sale at discounted prices at the event.

Note: All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event

Wine to be poured:

Table 1
NV Badenhorst Caperitif
2018 Badenhorst Secateurs Rose
2017 Beaumont Chenin Blanc
2017 Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc
2014 Beaumont Mourvèdre
2014 Beaumont Pinotage
2015 Delaire Graff Botsmaskop Bordeaux blend
2015 Delaire Graff Cabernet Reserve
2013 De Wetshof Chardonnay Bataleur
2017 De Wetshof Chardonnay Bon Vallon
2013 Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt
2013 Vilafonte Series C

Table 2
2014 Meerlust Rubicon
2014 Meerlust Red
2017 Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc
2013 Anthonij Rupert Optima
2014 Rust en Vrede Syrah
2014 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc

Table 3
2016 Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance
2016 Klein Constantia Chardonnay
2015 Klein Constantia Estate Red Blend
2015 Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Block 361 & 372
2014 Anwilka Petit Frere Red Blend
2013 Anwilka Red Blend

Table 4
2017 Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc
2017 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay
2017 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
NV Mann Chenin Blanc Sparkling
2017 Mann Chenin Blanc
2014 Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
2016 Porcupine Ridge Syrah

Introducing our guides:

Therese Peters – South African Wine Specialist
Therese fell in love with the wines of South Africa on her 1st trip to Africa almost 10 years ago. She has traveled there over 5 times, and will return to lead her own Wine Safari in October 2018. She has completed the South African Master Class sponsored by WOSA Wines of South Africa and is excited to share her enthusiasm for what she considers the hidden gem of wine countries.

Beverly Houwing – Travel Photographer
Beverly has been to all seven continents and visited 75 countries, focusing on documenting the wildlife and landscapes in these places. Her work has been shown at The Annenberg Space for Photography, as well as featured in Smithsonian and other magazines, in galleries and curated exhibits. Africa is her favorite part of the world and she organizes annual trips there.

Christopher P Lavin – Vice President of Sales, Broadbent Selections
Chris has been entrenched in the Southern California wine scene for the last 20 years.  A Certified Wine Educator and Advanced Sommelier, he is considered an authority on what has been happening in the South African wine trade over the last 15 years. Broadbent Selections is owned by Bartholomew Broadbent, one of the most influential people in the wine industry.