Homeplus Sells Two Wines from South African Luxury Winery 'Spears Wines'

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] Homeplus announced on the 12th that it will introduce two signature wines from the 328-year-old South African winery 'Spears Wines' to large domestic supermarkets for the first time.

Spears Wines is one of the oldest wineries in South Africa, established in 1692. It is also well-known as an eco-friendly winery, being the first South African winery to receive ISO 22000 certification. In particular, at the 2019 Veritas Wine Awards, it set a record by winning nine double gold medals, the highest honor among gold medals.

Homeplus will offer two of Spears' representative signature lines that best capture the unique characteristics of each grape: 'Spears Signature Chenin Blanc' and 'Spears Signature Pinotage,' priced at 14,900 KRW per bottle. To celebrate the wine launch, from the 13th to the 26th, customers can purchase two bottles at 12,400 KRW per bottle.

Spears Signature Chenin Blanc is a white wine boasting a rich taste that combines fresh acidity with tropical fruit aromas such as guava and lychee, along with flavors of pear and apple. Spears Signature Pinotage is a classic red wine made from Pinotage, a rare grape variety native to South Africa. It offers smooth tannins with intense dark cherry and plum scents, subtle cinnamon flavors, and a slightly spicy sensation.

Juwon Beom, wine buyer of the Homeplus alcoholic beverages team, said, “South African wines are gaining popularity among young customers recently, thanks to their long history of wine production and the introduction of creative and diverse wines. To satisfy the diverse needs of wine enthusiasts, we have prepared representative wines from Spears, one of the prestigious wineries among South African wines, at reasonable prices.”

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