Wines of South Africa Event Includes Wine Tasting,
Savoury Bites, and Complimentary Mini Spa
May 27, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – This June, BC Liquor Stores are showcasing the quality and value of wines from South Africa. One of the highlights of the month will be a consumer tasting at the 39th & Cambie Signature Store on Friday, June 11th 2010. Guests will sample top South African wines paired with bites prepared by Hart House Restaurant’s Kris Kabush, and can also kick back and enjoy a complimentary mini spa treatment from Spa Utopia.
South Africa has a long and illustrious history of winemaking, but in recent years the country has earned a special reputation for producing bottles that over-deliver on value. This June, BC wine lovers will have an opportunity to explore the award-winning wines of South Africa. The event at 39th & Cambie will feature a dozen stellar wines:
| Wine |
CSPC |
Retail |
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon |
111526 |
$ 12.99 |
E&J Gallo Winery Sebeka Cabernet/Pinotage |
793067 |
$ 12.99 |
Spier Chenin Blanc |
659037 |
$ 13.95 |
K.W.V. Roodeberg Red |
7187 |
$ 14.99 |
Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap |
138479 |
$ 14.99 |
Excelsior Shiraz |
183995 |
$ 15.99 |
Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay |
848622 |
$ 14.99 |
Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge Syrah |
592873 |
$ 17.99 |
Saxenburg Guinea Fowl Red Blend |
316992 |
$ 18.99 |
Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
40428 |
$ 19.99 |
Glen Carlou Grand Classique |
153882 |
$ 19.99 |
Thelema Mountain Red |
487967 |
$24.95 |
The wines will be shown to their best advantage paired with tasty bites prepared by Hart House’s talented Executive Chef, Kris Kabush. In addition to indulging their tastebuds, guests can also enjoy an onsite spa experience from Vancouver’s much-loved Spa Utopia. Spa Technicians will give each guest a relaxing five-minute mini treatment. The combination of good wine, savoury food, and a turn in a massage chair is sure to help iron the wrinkles out of your day!In conjunction with the month-long promotion, Wines of South Africa is also offering a deluxe prize package featuring Spa Utopia and Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel. The winner will enjoy a $225 spa gift certificate, lunch for two, and one night’s accommodation at the luxurious Pan Pacific all valued at $1000. For details, and to enter the draw, visit www.wosa.co.za.
Wines of South Africa Consumer Tasting
Friday, June 11 2010
3:00 – 7:00 pm
BCLDB 39th & Cambie Signature Liquor Store
5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver
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