THREE WINE MEN- WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA

I get it, Three Wine Men obviously sounds a little like Three White Men (that’s clearly the intended play on words here right… right??!). TWM banging on wisely to the chosen few. Enough to make you shudder and run to your nearest Off license. Thankfully these chaps are nothing of the sort. Amiable, witty and super serious wine buffs, their attitude towards wine is both approachable and easily digestible. Mix this with an ‘all you can taste’ expo, showcasing the best of South African wines, and you have a cocktail for success- happily downed by blushing novices and bullish professionals alike.

Though the main draw card to this event is the opportunity to speak to some of the growers themselves- which is simply the best way to get to grips with a countries terroir and its winescape intricacies. South Africa is generally lauded for its graceful Pinot Noir and voluptuous Chardonnays, yet its own signature grape- Pinotage, is often overlooked and underrated. But despite commonly written off as tar ridden and synthetic, a well made Pinotage can be a thing of intense beauty. Broodily dense in colour and bold in flavour, with deep notes of plum sauce, liquorice, earth and tobacco, this unfairly treated grape can offer magnificent complexity and a smooth, long finish. If you’re still not convinced, esteemed wine estate Kanonkop and the innovative, passionate guns from Black Elephant Vintners are just some of the exhibiting winemakers expected on hand, to convert you once and for all.

Find out more about the Three Wine Men here.