Wine showcase for Cape Town, Joburg

CAPE Town’s RMB WineX show is to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this year. Showcasing some 1 200 wines per night from more than 200 of the country’s top wineries, the event runs from August 30 to September 1. RMB WineX 2006 will showcase every wine route in the country, as well as such exhibitors as Backsberg, Cape Point Vineyards, De Toren, Engelbrecht Els, Graham Beck, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Jordan, Rustenberg, Raka, Springfield and Vergelegen, among others. Handcrafted cheese and olive oils will also be on offer to taste and buy, as well as imported and local wine accessories and glassware will also be on show for the anticipated 3 000 visitors per night. RMB WineX Johannesburg will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from October 24 to 27. Natalia Thomson (nataliat@nowmedia.co.za)