CAPE TOWN - Attending wine shows can be daunting. After
all, premiere events like the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show presented by Cape Times,
which takes place from 14 to 16 December 2017 at Sun Park, GrandWest, showcase a
vast selection of different wines.
But navigating the virtual vineyards of # Winederland and picking up a couple of
bottles of SA’s best, need not be cause for grape concern, for there are a
number of tools designed to help you along the way.
To ensure a d’vine experience, make sure
you get your hands on these three winning wine must-haves (they’ll ensure you
blend right in!):
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The ultimate wine guide: Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017
It helps to do your homework before you
arrive at Winederland. The Platter's
SA Wine Guide 2017 makes this an absolute cinch. With more than 8 000 wines
listed, rated and described in the guide, along with an informative
introduction on each producer, Platter’s literally arms you with everything you
need to know about SA’s best wines. A handy index at the back, listing the
wines by variety, makes for a quick and easy reference, while the intro upfront
will guide you through the latest wine trends in SA.
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Your personal wine butler: the Platter’s app
This innovative app puts Platter’s in your
pocket, giving you instant access to tons of great info about the wines on
show. See a wine you like? Great! Get out your phone and use the app to find
out everything you need to know about the wine right there and then, on the
spot. Read what the Platter’s expert tasters have to say about it, and then
make your own notes about the wine, rating it on the app. You can also mark
your favourite wines as seen at the show to remember for next time.
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Your post-show pundit: Everything You Wanted to Know about Wine but Were
too Afraid to Ask...
This fun guide completes your Winederland experience by answering all
the questions you forgot (or were too embarrassed to ask!) at the show.
Light-hearted but still informative, it answers questions like ‘will wine make
me fat?’, ‘how long should I keep my wine?’, ‘is wine better than beer?’, ‘how
do I order the right wine in a restaurant?’, ‘which wine pairs best with KFC?’
and many more!
Andrew Douglas, TOPS at SPAR Wine Show
owner and wine marketing innovator, says these essential guides ensure an
enjoyable wine show experience for every Winederland
visitor, from newcomers to connoisseurs.
“Wine shows shouldn’t be intimidating.
They’re wonderful experiences that allow consumers to personally interact with
their favourite wines and the people behind them, as well as discover new wines
in a fun, informative way. We’re delighted to be teaming up with Platter’s this
year, and to be able to offer our visitors access to these fantastic tools that
make the Winederland experience so much
better,” says Andrew.
to purchase your Platter’s guide, a year’s subscription to the app as well as a
ticket to Winederland for only R255
(usual price R520).