The 2017 Cape Legends + Artisan Spirits Inter Hotel Challenge kicked off to a good start on Saturday 25th March, at one of the Cape Town launches where the Cape Legends + Distell brands are matched to the participating hotels. We were introduced to the Wine Steward and Chef candidates from each hotel and of course treated to the most delicious food - as each hotel has an opportunity to showcase their wares at each course. I was struck by the keenness of the candidates and I am sure it will be a tough competition this year! Thanks as always to Annette Kesler and Chania Morritt-Smith from Showcook who arrange this very necessary uplifting and educational program and competition. Cape Town Hotels; African Pride Arabella Hotel + Spa, African Pride Crystal Towers, Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Grace, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, NH The Lord Charles, One+Only Cape Town, Radisson Blu Waterfront, Southern Sun Cape Sun, Southern Sun The Cullinan, Southern Sun Waterfront, Sun International The Table Bay, Taj Cape Town,The Twelve Apostles Hotel +Spa,The Vineyard Hotel and The Westin. Paired with Allesverloren, Durbanville Hills, Fleur Du Cap, Jacobsdal, Nederburg, Neethlingshof, Plaisir de Merle, Pongracz, Stellenzicht, Uitkyk and Zonnebloem