Wine tasting event to honour Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nigeria is set to host a trade event tagged ‘Wines of South Africa Grand Tasting.’

According to a statement from the organisers, the event coincides with the Nelson Mandela Day, which is celebrated across the globe.

The annual event is established as a platform that delivers an up-market audience in a very prestigious environment. The grand tasting event aims to create awareness for the South African category in the Nigerian market; the 12th largest importer of packaged wine from South Africa and the third biggest among African countries.

“The course is open to only trade businesses such as importers, distributors, hotel managers, retailers, portfolio managers, gourmet and brand reporters and general food and beverage service provider.

According to the Managing Director, Spronks Creations Limited, Aderonke SObodu, the event organizers, WOSA will be showcasing wines from the leading family-owned wine estates in South Africa such as Ken Forrester, Paul Cluver, MAN Vintners, DGB, Noble Hills Estate, Rainbow End wine Estate, Robinson & Sinclair, Tamasa wines, Vondeling and Jordan.

Sobodu said “Wines of South Africa Grand Tasting is targeted at people in the trade such as importers, distributors and portfolio managers working in the food and beverage/hospitality industry. It is also aimed at creating an experiential platform for wine enthusiasts and the elite consumers in Nigeria.”