South African is one of the most exciting wine-producing countries in the world.  In recent years the producers have transformed themselves, everything happening there today in terms of wine production is innovative and exciting. South African wine over-delivers at every price point, so it is a pity that they currently flying under everyone’s radar.

Part of their success is attributed to the new emerging young wine makers who have found older vines growing in regions previously overlooked, who are now making wines of world-class quality.  The right grapes grown in just the right soil is driving South Africa’s quality and high-end wines.

From Chenin Blanc to Cabernet France, from Shiraz to Semillon, from Cape Blend to Rosé their wine styles have evolved enormously, making this Southern Hemisphere location one of THE most innovative in terms of wine production. Many of the top wineries are less than 20 years old.  The industry today is marked by innovation and a new generation of wine makers, who are fast establishing themselves.

This Autumn, a group of  South African producers will be travelling to Ireland to showcase their wines at a wine fair in Dublin.  Most are seeking representation on this market, so this event offers Irish importers and distributors the ideal opportunity to re-acquaint themselves with South African wine and to see for themselves the enormous potential of the southern hemisphere’s go-to destination for well-priced, well-made wines.

All of the South African producers are seeking representation except those with an Irish distributor (marked in bold)

Avondale, Bouchard Finlayson, Cederberg, Dimersfontein, Swallows Tail, Trizanne Signature Wines (Tindal Wine Merchants), Boschendal & Franschoek Cellar  (Cassidy Wines); Bruce Jack Wines (Tindal Wine Merchants); Cape Point Vineyards; Doran Family Vineyards (Quintessential Wines); Groot Constantia; Idiom Wines; Jordan Estate & Meerlust (Febvre & Co); Koelenhof Winery (Stellenbosch 1679 range); Koni, Lubanzi Wines; Lutzville Vineyards; Mooiplaas, Post House & Springfield Estate (Classic Drinks), Mont du Toit Kelder; Morgenster Estate;  Neil Joubert (Newgate Wines); Perdeberg Wines; Robinson & Sinclair; Van Loveren Family Vineyards; Boekenhoutskloof; Reyneke & Barista (JN Wine) Robinson Winery & Porcupine Ridge (Comans Beverages);  Vondeling; Zidela Wine and Zorgvliet Wines.

The event is being organised by BISA (Business Ireland South Africa) in association with the Embassy of South Africa in Ireland.

Dublin Event Manager: Jean Smullen  Tel: (086) 816 8468 e: jean@jeansmullen.com