/ PROGRAMMES /

/ CAPEWINE 2018 EVENT PROGRAMMES

/ Wednesday
12 September
8:00    Registrations open
9:00 - 10:30   Opening Seminar
10:00 Trade Show Opens
12:00 Amorim Speakers Corner Seminar programme starts
17:00  Trade Show Closes
/ Thursday
13 September
10:00 Trade Show Opens
10:30 - 11:30   Seminar: Presented by the Old Vine Project
11:00  Amorim Speaker Corner Seminar programme starts
14:00 - 15:00 Seminar: The Age ability of SA White Wines
17:00  Trade Show Closes
/ Friday
14 September
10:00  Trade Show Opens
10:30 - 11:30     Seminar: Focusing on Climate Change
11:00    Amorim Speakers Corner Seminar programme starts
14:00 - 15:00  Seminar: Young Guns - Reloaded
16:00   Trade Show Closes

See further detail on Seminars and Speaker’s Corner below.

/ SEMINAR PROGRAMME:
Visitors do not need to register for the seminars as it will be done on a first come first serve basis on the day.

/ THURSDAY
13 SEPTEMBER

10:30-11:30 Theme: Old Vines

14:00-15:00 Theme: The Ageability of SA White Wines

/ FRIDAY
14 SEPTEMBER

10:30-11:30 Theme: Climate Change

14:00-15:00 Theme: Young Guns – Reloaded

/ AMORIM SPEAKER’S CORNER PROGRAMME
Please join us at the Amorim Speakers’ Corner over the three days of CapeWine. Sessions in this area are 30 minutes long and can be attended on a first come, first served basis.

/ Wednesday
12 September
12:00-12:30  ‘Test your knowledge’ blind tasting pitting SA against others
14:00-14:30 W.O. Cape Town
15:30-16:00 Focusing on Bio-dynamic and Organic wine farming in South Africa
/ Thursday
13 September
11:00-11:30 Cape Site Specific Wines
12:30-13:00  Taking a look at Cinsault
14:00-14:30 "Qui si parla anche l’Italiano" - Here we also speak some Italian.
15:30-16:00 New/unusual varietals
/Friday
14 September
11:00-11:30 The colour of wine – How our industry is changing
14:00-14:30 ‘Finding the sweet spot’ – Celebrating the history of SA sweet/fortifieds
15:30-16:00 Amorim MCC showcasese

/ EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA THEME TA STING AREA
This free-pour wine tasting area will allow you to explore a wide range of themes, varieties and regions highlighting top quality wines, across 18 specified areas. A total of 240 wines will be poured in this tasting area housed within the exhibition hall. Taste and compare in one visit, without interruption. Expert sommeliers from the Black Cellar Club (BLACC) will be on hand to assist you and answer your questions. There are two set time slots – one each in the morning and afternoon, as indicated.

/ VarietalS / / THEMES /
10:00 - 13:00 DAILY
 14:00 - 17:00 DAILY
   
  1. Chenin Blanc
  2. Pinotage
  3. Sauvignon Blanc
  4. Cabernet Sauvignon
  5. Chardonnay
  6. Shiraz
  7. Pinot Noir
  8. Merlot
  9. Cabernet Franc
  10. Cinsault
  11. Semillon
  12. Viognier
  1. Cape Blends
  2. Rosé
  3. Unusual varietals / New varietals
  4. Sweeties / Fortifieds
  5. Award-winning reds
  6. Award-winning whites

 

Amorim MCC Bar

South African Methode Cap Classique has come a long way. At the MCC Bar you will be able to taste your way through a selection of wines from the traditional Brut blends, to Rosé’s and top Blanc de Blancs made by top South African producers.