Last Monday I attended The Sommeliers Selection 2018 tasting of the top-scoring wines at Tokara Delicatessen, driving through from Cape Town on a rainy day. My two favorites I tasted were Arra Shiraz 2015, as well as Trizanne Reserve Syrah 2017. The top wines in the tasting were selected by top Sommelier members of the South African SOmmeliers Association, and the Black Cellar Club. Continue reading →
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Gareth Ferreira first South African Sommelier of the Year!
Yesterday South African sommelier Gareth Ferreira of 67 Pall Mall in London was named as the winner of the first South African Sommelier Association Sommelier of the Year competition. He won against ten nominees, Continue reading →
SA Sommelier Association first sommelier course launched!
The SA Sommelier Association took in its first students yesterday, for its first locally-developed Foundational Sommellerie course. The course has been developed for aspirant and young sommeliers, Continue reading →
Restaurant openings in Cape Town and Winelands continue unabated!
The flood of new restaurant openings continues, especially in Cape Town. We update information about newly opened and closed restaurants continuously.
Restaurant Openings Continue reading →