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Jo Wessels (32) wins prestigious Moët Best Sommelier competition 2018
Patrick Leslie (Moët Hennessy Champagne portfolio manager), Jo Wessels (Moët Best Sommelier winner) and Higgo Jacobs (SASA president).
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Young Wine Writer of the Year to attend Best Sommelier of the World Competition
Patrick Leslie (Moët Hennessy Champagne portfolio manager), Jo Wessels (Moët Best Sommelier winner) and Higgo Jacobs (SASA president).
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Elegant fruit
Consumers are demanding fruity wines, resulting in a shift to fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa. Higgo Jacobs:
By Sandile · 2 min read
Strauss & Co breaks SA wine record with 1821 Grand Constance just shy of R1m
Multiple records were smashed on tonight's Strauss & Co Virtual Live Auction that featured 5 iconic single bottle lots of South African wines as part of the combined art and wine Impression / Expression catalogue.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Gaggenau South Africa announces sommelier finalists
The first Gaggenau South Africa Sommelier Winner was announced after a two-day competition that saw contestants battle it out for the title.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Strauss & Co set to establish ground-breaking fine wine auctions in South Africa
In a trailblazing initiative, South Africa’s foremost auction house, Strauss & Co, has entered a joint venture with leading online wine merchant, Wine Cellar, a
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
State of Sommeliers in South Africa: Bridging the Gap
Thanks to independent bodies such as the South African Sommeliers Association, prospective sommeliers are provided with the tools and know-how to fulfil their r
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
Fine wine records tumble at the inaugural Strauss & Co Fine Wine auction
First Strauss & Co fine wine auction_Roland Peens, director of Wine Cellar fine wine merchants, Frank Kilbourn, executive chairperson of Strauss & Co and Higgo
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Organically made – Quality driven
Biodynamic and Organic wine producers have “upped the ante” when it comes to quality wine production. At the recent Which Wine tasting, the panel confirmed the
By Sandile · 2 min read
Shelf life – a breaking point
Filling dates and shelf life seem to be a challenge for the hugely popular bag in box segment. While simple but consistent wines were expected in this tasting,
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Smart fruit
The diversity of South African Chenin Blanc was a colourful affair at this month’s Which Wine tasting, with purity of fruit and smart winemaking as the golden t
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
The balancing act
The quality of South African Sauvignon Blanc is peaking. At the recent Which Wine tasting the category’s price point versus the quality was a point of debate. H
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read