Grand West was again the home to the TOPS at Spar Wine Show in Cape Town - this time held in winter - and inside! It was a Winter Winederland, with fake snow and ice queens on show. I attended a VIP Tasting presented by Johan van Dyk of Perdeberg, and was very impressed to see their Rex Equus wine - a stunning label - adorned with Double Golds from Michelangelo.Many of the wines represented at the show were from black-owned brands - good to see them being showcased, from Sesfikile to Koni to Libby's Price and more.This show is popular with the new wine explorer, so the Stellenbosch Vineyards Infusions is always a hit - and this show was no exception. Jon Meinking also showcased wines in his Theatre - where you could check your palate in a blind tasting!The next and last show for 2018 is in Nelspruit in Nov - so if you are in the Mpumalanga area - make your way down there.