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Meet Laurie Cooper: SA’s superstar sommelier and winemaker
Laurie Cooper was crowned Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Cape Town.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Meet Laurie Cooper, Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier for 2019
Laurie Cooper has been crowned Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
A new era for SA Sommeliers Association
For the first time since its founding in 2010, The South African Sommeliers Association will be led by an all-female executive team.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy
Photo caption: Team Zimbabwe: Joseph Dhafana, Job Jovo, Carey-Ann Brown (chairperson of the Sommeliers Association of Zimbabwe) & Tawanda Marume.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Nominations open for WineLand's '30 Under 30' community
WineLand Media is looking for the next generation of wine industry role players, the youngsters to watch, the innovators and game-changers, the out-of-the-box-t
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Semi-finalists announced for Best Sommelier in South Africa 2021
Who will take top honours and claim the title of South Africa’s 2021 Best Sommelier? The winner will travel to France to represent South Africa at the World’s B
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Wikus Human wins 'Best Sommelier in South Africa' 2021
The South African Sommeliers Association is proud to announce Wikus Human as the new Best Sommelier in South Africa taking top honours competing against semi-fi
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Somm association promotes Erica Taylor to head of operations
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) board has promoted Erica Taylor of Uncorkified to head of operations.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
SASA launches new introductory sommelier certificate
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) aims to elevate the service standards and provide a platform for sommeliers to launch their careers.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
27 new candidates pass the introductory sommelier certification
SASA hosted its first round of the new introductory sommelier certification last month. A total of 27 candidates have the title of introductory sommelier.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Announcing the Semi-Finalists for Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Competition
The South African Sommeliers Association is thrilled to announce the semi-finalists for the Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 competition, taking place at the esteemed Hazendal Wine Estate on September 16th, 2023. This event will coincide with the Star Wine List of the Year South Africa awards…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Jean-Vincent Ridon Wins Prestigious Title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce Jean-Vincent Ridon of Sommelier’s Academy as the winner of the prestigious Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 title. The event took place on Sept. 16 at the beautiful Hazendal Wine Estate, in conjunction with the Star Wist…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read











