In order to create opportunities for you and your importer/s to meet trade customers, to educate trade and media, and to increase awareness of the South African wine category in Japan, WOSA will be organizing the first SOUTH AFRICA TASTING in Tokyo. We have 20 spots open for Japanese importers interested in showcasing the South African wines in their portfolio's

The event will include an educational seminar for 40 trade and media VIPs led by reputable wine professional Ms Yumi Tanabe and WOSA Market Manager Michaela Stander; as well as the traditional walk-around trade tasting for 200+ trade attendees. Cost of participation is JPY 20,000 per exhibitor table, excluding 8% Japanese consumption tax. We have sent out information to importers of South African wine, please encourage your importer to participate - if you would like to receive a copy of the notice sent to importers (in Japanese), please contact Michaela Stander on michaela@wosa.co.za Deadline for applications is 12 August 2016 (applications will close earlier when the event is sold out). 

Event details:

Date:  Tuesday, 25 October 2016
1pm – 2pmWine Masterclass
1pm – 5pm Trade Tasting

STILL LOOKING FOR AN IMPORTER? WOSA will arrange one table to showcase SA brands looking for importers. The table will be manned by WOSA staff and we will pass on trade leads after the event. If you are interested in this option and would like further information, please contact Michaela Stander on michaela@wosa.co.za by 12 August 2016.