The latest on Sauvignon Blanc research in South Africa and New Zealand, industry insights, and more will be presented at this year’s Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Technical Seminar on Wednesday November 30, at Stellenbosch University (SU).
The cultivar association Sauvignon Blanc SA has joined forces with platinum partner EVER Solutions, Top 10 title partner FNB, as well as the Department of Viticulture and Oenology and the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI) at SU, to create an opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking.
According to RJ Botha, Chairperson of Sauvignon Blanc SA, this annual seminar provides winemakers with the know-how they need to increase their competitiveness in a rapidly growing market segment.
“As an association, we are motivated by knowledge transfer. We want to be a bridge between academia and practice, keeping our members up to date on international trends and techniques while encouraging them to experiment and try new things.”
Distinguished experts from South Africa and abroad will discuss topics ranging from the most recent research to local and global industry insights. There will also be an informal tasting of the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20 finalists.
Pre-registration at www.sauvignonblanc.com/technical is compulsory (by Friday November 25). The registration fee is R900.00 for members and R1 100.00 for non-members (tea/coffee, lunch and wine tasting included).
The event will take place at the J.H. Neethling Building in Victoria Street. The programme starts at 07.45 for 08.15 and ends at 2pm.
For more information or to download the full programme visit, sauvignonblanc.com/technical/ or contact reinette@sauvignonblanc.com
