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Swirl your glass in Jozi to the art and enjoyment of South African brandy. South African brandy is an integral and unique part of the South African wine industry. The full spectrum of the brandy industry's achievements, from masterfully crafted potstill brandies to couture cocktails, will be showcased at the Sandton Sun this May. Themed continuity in change, the GoodLife Fine Brandy Festival 2010 brings together major distillers, small, single-estate brandy makers and Gauteng's brandy lovers at a sumptuous yet sophisticated gathering at the five star Sandton Sun hotel.
Building on the inaugural show’s extraordinary success in the last two years, this year's festival focuses on innovative new ways to appreciate brandy. It emphasises the refined nature and usage of South Africa’s brandy products in a sophisticated show environment. While the festival celebrates the modern era of brandy, it also stays rooted in the age-old traditions and exacting standards of excellence on which the industry was built.
Not only can visitors nose and sip their way through a collection of potstill and vintage brandies, trendy brandy cocktails will also be on everybody’s lips. The buzz words at this year’s festival promise to be the avant-garde cocktail and the brave new world of ‘molecular mixology’. Cutting edge cuisine which draws on the explorations of molecular gastronomists and culinary deconstructionists will be paired with adventurous cocktails and presented at special master classes and live demonstrations. The aim is to unveil progressive brandy-based drinks that make people rethink how tastes and textures, especially classic combinations, can work together.
Need to know? Venue: Sandton Sun, Sandton, Johannesburg
Times: 17h00 – 21h00 (no entry after 20h30)
Cost: R195, including a 400ml brandy balloon and beverage vouchers
Tickets are available through Computicket or at the door. Note: No visitors under 18 years.
GoodLife Fine Brandy Festival 2010
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