The United Colours of Wines of South Africa returned to Ghana to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Methodé Cap Classique production in South Africa.

The popular Wines of South Africa hosted an exclusive Wine & Food Pairing dinner at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Saturday 27 November 2021 with a dazzling collection of some of the Best Methodé Cap Classique Sparkling & Still Wines from South Africa.

The event was highly attended by guests from across the social, political & diplomatic circles with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)  His Excellency Wamkele Mene  and his wife Mrs Malika Mene as the Guests of Honour  with Her Excellency  Grace Mason, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana as the Host.

The Secretary General  of AfCFTA Mr. Wamkele Mene  advocated for Ghanaian Chocolate to be the preferred Chocolate in Africa to dislodge the European chocolate brands currently dominating the African Market drawing a resounding applause from all the guests.

The South African High Commissioner H.E. Grace Mason also urged Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry to explore partnerships with South African businesses in Ghana and back in South Africa to foster the unique bond between both countries

Mr Matome Mbatha of WOSA announced the long-awaited return of the Grand Tasting Tour to Ghana in July 2022 after Two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The country Manager of Wines of South Africa Bill Bedzrah shared the next exciting project in seeking Ghanaian Chocolatiers for collaborations with South African Wine producers towards the CAPEWINE 2022 event in Cape Town South Africa.

Amongst the VIP guests included, Hon. Larry Adjetey & Mrs Cecilia Adjetey, Architect Kafui Baiden,  Bola Ray CEO of EIB Network, Mr. Jeff Sowa CEO of REISS & CO Ghana, Miss Universe Ghana, 2009 Jennifer Koranteng, Miss Universe Ghana 2002 Ms Stephanie Walkins- Fia, Fashion Designer Ben Nonterah , Mr. Kodjo Adovor (Sommerlier) and many other guests.

The Night ended with a toast celebrating 50 years of excellent production of Cap Classique sparkling wines  from South Africa.

Some of the featured Wines of South African Brands paired with Ghanaian cuisine included:

Knorhoek Brut MCC 2015, Villiera Tradition Brut, Bon Courage – Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Perdeberg Cellar Pinot Noir Rosé MCC, Perdeberg Cellar Sparkling White MCC 2020, Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut 2014, Domaine des Dieux Rose of Sharon MCC 2011, KRONE Night Nectar 2019 Demi-Sec  MCC, Krone Night Nectar Rosé MCC 2019, Quoin Rock Black series MCC 2014, Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc  Indaba Chenin Blanc, Indaba Sauvignon Blanc, Five’s Reserve Rosé GECKO Chardonnay, Cape Dreams Pinotage, Klein Zalze Merlot, Luitzville Pinotage, GECKO Pinotage, Bosman Generation 8 Shiraz, Protea Cabernet Sauvignon, Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon, Perdeberg Cellar Soft Smooth Range (SSR RED 2020)