The Wine Thief in Johannesburg. Elmarie of Sourced Wines is the acting representative and point of contact for the Wine Thief, please feel free to email her elmarie@sourcedwines.co.za.
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BotRivier Vinegrowers Association – Barrels & Beards, Spring Weekend Festival
Having once been a solid patron of these festivals, I have truly fallen in love with the region and its wonderful people. I assist in whatever means necessary, as a Sommelier, to ensure that the BotRivier wine region stands out as one of South Africa’s best cool-climate terroirs and that these amazing events are always […]
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Higgo Jacobs – Constantia Fresh, Somerset Fresh, Big Bottle Festival, Elgin Cool
Working alongside “Sommelier-at-Large” Higgo Jacobs and his sister Annareth, we are responsible for the organization, set-up and running of South Africa’s best top-end wine festivals. www.constantiafresh.com
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Matt Manning Private Chef + Grub & Vine Restaurant
103 Bree Street. Where Chef Matt provides a selection of delicious dishes, prepared in your own kitchen for you, and I pair them with a specifically-curated selection of wines as your personal Sommelier for the night. We host private functions, both intimate and expansive, but if you just want to find Matt in his own […]
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South African Sommelier’s Association (SASA)
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) has established itself as an integral part of the food and wine industry in South Africa. SASA is a non-profit organization and aims to offer its services to local and international Sommeliers, in being the contact and network portal for those local and international. The association aims to provide […]
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Wines of South Africa (WOSA)
Anthony Mueller (Wine Spectator USA) / Time Atkin The personal link to South African wine when these two esteemed wine critics are in town, and not being entertained by individual winemakers. We call these ‘mop-up’ tastings and can last for up to 5 days, with sometimes over 700 wines to taste. It is an honour […]
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UnWined Wine Bar, Sunset Beach
A home away from home, where everyone is always welcome – enjoy a fantastic selection of wines by the carafe, and don’t forget to ask for the secret Sommelier’s stash…
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Tuning the Vine
The first and only Inner City Wine Route Festival in South Africa – showcasing some of the Cape’s finest producers in the heart of the Mother City.
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The Cape Town Athletic Club & Social, Buitengracht Street
Cape Town’s latest and coolest spot for live music, bubbles on the balcony sessions and sharing-plate-style eating. Consultant Sommelier since it opened, and always on the hunt for new beverage listings to enhance the overall experience, with a prime focus on staff training on wine recommendations.
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