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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Part of the Jason Bakery Family
Proud to be Jason’s Consultant Sommelier, assisting with functions, training and collaborating with winemakers to produce the Bree Street Red and Green Point White house wines. The relationship with Jason started when I was working at &Union on Bree street, where he was a regular customer, and good friend of owner Rui Estevez. When Rui […]
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AND UNION
Having worked with the brand since arriving in Southern Africa in 2011 doing beer training for Raath Promotions, and then becoming part of the &Union team at the bar on Bree street in 2013, the beers have always been a huge part of my life – as they say, it takes a lot of beer […]
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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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Top100 Wine Challenge / Ultra Value Challenge
Working behind the scenes to curate this esteemed competition, and having first-hand access to a plethora of unique South African wines from best-of-budget to Super-Premium offerings.
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