Cape Classics is the largest importer of South African wines to the United States."Lessons From Great Importers " Wine Business Monthly, December 15, 2006 A privately held company founded by Andre and Gary Shearer in 1992, Cape Classics focuses on South African and French wine, today representing 30 estates and labels with distribution in 50 states."Claire Bisseker chats to Cape Classics CEO Andre Shearer " Financial Mail, October 2, 2009
Brands
B Vintners Bartinney Bayten Braai Château du Raux Clos du Gaimont De Toren DeMorgenzon Domaine de La Réserve d'O Domaine Paul Buisse Domaine Philippe Colin Domaine Vincent Carême Domaine Vrignaud Excelsior Glenelly Indaba Jam Jar Kanonkop Le Roi des Pierres Lourensford Maison Matisco Maison Philippe Pacalet Mas Janeil by François Lurton Mvemve Raats Pierre Dupond La Renjardière Raats Family Wines Rudi Schultz Terre Brûlée Topiary Vins Auvigue
Key Partners Cape Classics has partnership with Darden Restaurants (Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Yard House), Walt Disney World, Trader Joe's, Costco and Whole Foods Market"Banner year expected for SA wines in the USA" BizCommunity.com, June 17, 2008
Awards "Best Wine Importer" - Food & Wine magazine"Honors: American Wine Awards 2001 " Food & Wine magazine, October, 2001 "Name You Can Trust" - Food & Wine magazine's "Annual Wine Guide" for ten consecutive years "Cape Classics road tripping in the USA " Wine.com.za, November 22, 2007
See also South African wine French Wine
References
External links Buy Drinks Website