Cape Classics facts for kids
Cape Classics is a company that brings wines from South Africa and France to the United States. It was started in 1992 by Andre and Gary Shearer. Today, Cape Classics works with 30 different wine farms and brands, selling their wines in all 50 states.
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What Wines Does Cape Classics Offer?
Cape Classics works with many different wine brands from South Africa and France. Here are some of the brands they represent:
- 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
Who Are Cape Classics' Partners?
Cape Classics partners with many well-known companies across the United States. These partnerships help them share their wines with more people. Some of their partners include:
- Darden Restaurants (which owns popular restaurants like Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, and Yard House)
- Walt Disney World
- Trader Joe's
- Costco
- Whole Foods Market
Awards and Recognition
Cape Classics has received special awards for their work in the wine industry.
- They were named "Best Wine Importer" by Food & Wine magazine.
- For ten years in a row, Food & Wine magazine's "Annual Wine Guide" called them a "Name You Can Trust."
See also
- South African wine
- French Wine
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