The Soweto Wine Festival 2010
Look out for the 6th annual Soweto Wine Festival next week, run every year by the
Cape Wine Academy. You can taste and buy excellent South African wines, meet the winemakers and be entertained.
Highlights of this year’s event include:
THE VIP GOLD LOUNGE | Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th September 2010
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE RESERVED FOR GOLD SPONSORS.
Networking, live music, free-flowing wine and food are reserved for Gold Sponsor guests and VIPs.
EDUCATION | WINE CLASS | BUSINESS ARENA
PICK N PAY TASTE THEATRE | Pairing Food and Wine Soweto-Style!
• Enjoy a tutored tasting by professionals in The Wine Class.
• Learn how to match traditional food with different wines.
• Two one-hour sessions will be held each evening .
• Each class holds a maximum 40 people.
• Wine experts and world-renowned chefs host the sessions.
THE WINE LOVERS COMPETITIONS
• The Wine Lovers Competition is open to all visitors to the festival
• Winners are selected every hour on the hour.
• The only stipulation is that the winners have to be at the festival and
• collect their prizes at the time of the draw.
Need to Know
Venue: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
The Arena, Main Hall, University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus situated on Chris Hani Road (Old Potch Road), which is one the main entrances into Soweto and is just further down the road past Baragwanath Chris Hani Hospital.
Dates & Times | 2-4 Sept 2010
• 6 pm – 10 pm: Thursday, 2nd September 2010
• 6 pm – 10 pm: Friday, 3rd September 2010
• 5 pm – 10 pm: Saturday, 4th September 2010
Price | R60 per person per night or R150 for a three-night pass
Includes a branded SWF wine glass, festival buyer's guide and over 800 wines to taste
More information: http://sowetowinefestival.co.za/
Soweto accommodation: Portfolio Collection offers delightful township B&B accommodation in Soweto.
Contact us for bookings and information
