STANDARD BANK FINE BRANDY FESTIVAL, 5 TO 7 MAY 2010, SANDTON

The third Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival, described as a “unique, all-brandy event” is an initiative by the South African Brandy Foundation in sponsorship with Standard Bank. The festival, which is set to take place from 5 to 7 May 2010 at the Sandton Sun provides a “sophisticated showcase where visitors can experience the triumphs of the country’s distillers”.

Themed ‘South African Brandy: the world’s finest’, the festival opens the door to the local brandy industry’s continued achievements on the world stage. Bringing together all who share a passion for this treasured drink, connoisseurs and budding brandy enthusiasts will mingle with major distillers, multi-award winning brandy masters and smaller, single-estate brandy makers.

The festival line-up includes the largest collection of South African brandies ever assembled under one roof, showcasing the full spectrum of the brandy industry’s achievements. Guests can sip, nose and explore their way through matured Cape pot still treasures, vintage and blended brandies of remarkable quality. The festival also puts the spotlight on artisanal brandies made in preciously small amounts, and which can otherwise only be savoured at the cellar.

The new 2010 Walk of Fame pays tribute to pioneers of the industry and brandy greats crowned worldwide best. Adding to the multi-faceted show experience, the Brandy Aroma Wheel treats the nose to the subtle and complex flavours in fine brandies, ranging from violets to vanilla, cedar wood to citrus, chocolate to cigar box, and mint to mocha.

For full details on the festival events and bookings visit www.brandyfestival.co.za or e-mail info@brandyfestival.co.za.

(Article courtesy The South African Brandy Foundation Tel: +27 21 809 7618, Fax: +27 21 886 6381, info@sabrandy.co.za, www.sabrandy.co.za