South Africa's wine industry has evolved over the past two decades. Investment in vineyards and wineries and the overseas experience of young winemakers combined with the country's 350 years of winemaking history and diversity of climate and geography have led to significant improvements in wine quality. Chenin Blanc is no longer the mediocre off-dry wine of old but instead ranges from light and refreshing to serious with ageing potential. While Stellenbosch is still the centre of excellence, renowned for its classic Bordeaux styles, exciting new regions are offering the consumer more variety, such as Pinot Noir from cool climate Elgin, Rhone style wines from passionate Swartland, and award-winning Pinotage from breakaway Wellington. 

Let’s explore South African wine here in Hong Kong. See for yourself the diversity of the country’s wine.

TASTE over 180 South African wines ranging from classic South African grape varieties to international favourites.

SAMPLE classic South African food like boerewors (sausage) and biltong (dried cured meat). 

WATCH cooking demonstrations by renowned visiting South African chef Allistaire Lawrence.

DISCOVER the spectacular South African landscape, which is as diverse as its wine, through professional tour operators.

BRING your friends and family. Soak up the South African atmosphere while enjoying a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour.

SHARE with us why you like South African wine and win a Hong Kong – Cape Town economy round trip ticket sponsored by South African Airways.

Date: 11th April (Saturday), 2:00-9:00pm

Venue: 28/F Rooftop Garden, The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel

Price: HK$180/person including free wine and food tasting

Tickets: T: 2839 3328, banquet@parklane.com.hk, or buy online 

In addition to The Park Lane, over 40 hotels, restaurants, retailers and online wine clubs have joined the South African Wine Festival. Some of the offers include ‘Taste of the Cape’ at Umami Japanese Garden at Le Meridien Cyperport, ‘Lazy lunch at The Bay' at The Verandah at The Repulse Bay and Wine of the Month and special discounts at selected outlets. 

Refer to the website for full participant list or download from here.

Purchase South African wine at any participating outlets during the month of April and you can enter a competition to win a trip to the Cape Winelands. 

The best answer to the question, ‘I like this South African wine because...’ will win a Hong Kong – Cape Town economy round trip ticket, four nights accommodation, and a 2-day tour to the Cape Winelands for one person, sponsored by South African Airways and Panda Safari.

Refer to the website for full list of prizes and how to enter.

The once-every-three-year Cape Wine will be held between 15th and 17th September, where international trade visitors and journalists convene in Cape Town for three days to taste South African wines. This is not a not-to-be missed opportunity for buyers and sommeliers to discover the diversity of South African wine. If you plan to attend, please let us know!