his year yielded the fourth annual Wellington “Quest for the Best”, a competition initiated for Wellington by Wellington, celebrating the newly-found independent wine district’s quest to showcase the overall quality and diversity amongst its local producers.
Well-respected Sommeliers Higgo Jacobs, Joakim
Blackadder, Miguel Chan and Neil Grant formed the judging panel for this years’
competition, the results of which will be announced at a lunch awards ceremony
to be held on 4 September 2013.
Hot on the heels of the awards announcement, wine
lovers and connoisseurs will have the opportunity to taste the
crème-de-la-crème from the Mutual & Federal Agri Wellington Wine
Route in a first ever, one-night only, Wellington “Quest for the
Best“ showcase to be held at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, on
Wednesday, 4 September from 16:00 until 20:00.
Patrons can sip, sample and discover Wellington’s specific varietals and blends which will be presented in “pods” or stations with winemakers in attendance. The showcase will also feature the Top Ten Wines and Top Spirits from the "Quest for the Best" competition which will be announced at an awards ceremony held earlier that day. In attendance will be producers such as Alkmaar, Bosman Family Vineyards, Diemersfontein, Doolhof, Dunstone, Linton Park, Welbedacht (Schalk Burger & Sons), Wellington Wines and Bains Cape Mountain Whisky to mention just a few.
Tickets cost R60 per person, which includes a tasting glass and are available at Computicket. No alcohol will be served to under 18’s. Space is limited and booking essential.
For futher informaton contact the Wellington Wine Route office on 021 864 2479, email wine@wellington.co.za, or log on to their website www.wellington.co.za