Masterclass The New South Africa is a full day that takes you on a journey through the South African wine world, from the country's history to where it stands today and its future. Led by Maja Berthas, you taste around thirty carefully selected wines that show both the more traditional South Africa and the new South Africa, with new areas, trends and young producers. The day gives you a broad and in-depth picture of a rapidly developing wine region.
Duration: 1 day
Format: On site
Location: Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
Time commitment: Full-day course (one day)
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About the course.
Maja Berthas has taken the participant on a journey through the history of South Africa as a wine country: how the country has developed, where it stands now and how it looks ahead. Around 30 wines have been selected to show examples of the more traditional South Africa, before putting a clear focus on the New South Africa with new areas, trends, young producers and new wine styles.
Maja Berthas has taken the participant on a journey through the history of South Africa as a wine country: how the country has developed, where it stands now and how it looks ahead. Around 30 wines have been selected to show examples of the more traditional South Africa, before putting a clear focus on the New South Africa with new areas, trends, young producers and new wine styles.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You understand South Africa's wine history and how the country's wine industry has developed over time.
You know the difference between traditional and 'new' South Africa in style, grapes and producers.
You have tasted and compared a broad selection of South African wines (around 30).
You know the new wine areas and trends that shape today's South African wine production.
You have gained insight into young, forward-looking producers in the region.
You can reason about where the South African wine industry is heading.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
South Africa's wine history
How the country's wine industry has emerged and developed over time.
Traditional South Africa
Classic styles, grapes and producers that have shaped the country's reputation.
New South Africa
New areas, trends and young producers driving development forward.
Tasting
A structured tasting of around thirty selected wines reflecting both the traditional and the new South Africa.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The masterclass is aimed at sommeliers, restaurant and beverage staff and wine enthusiasts with basic wine knowledge who want to specialise in South Africa's wine world.
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