Cape Classics is the largest importer of
South African wines to the
United States. 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.
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 (
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History
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Yard House),
Walt Disney World,
Trader Joe's,
Costco and
Whole Foods Market
Awards
*"Best Wine Importer" -
Food & Wine
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magazine
*"Name You Can Trust" -
Food & Wine
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magazine's "Annual Wine Guide" for ten consecutive years
Cape Classics road tripping in the USA
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See also
* South African wine
* French Wine
References
External links
Buy Drinks Website
Wine retailers
Drink companies of the United States
1992 establishments in the United States