We are delighted to welcome our new SASA Sommeliers!
Stellenbosch (13th December), The SASA sommelier is the highest certification that SASA offers locally. We are thrilled to announce that two of our members have successfully passed the gruelling sommelier certification exam. They become the 15th and 16th SASA members to join the exclusive ranks of SASA-certified Sommeliers.
George Young, Sommelier at Oldenburg Vineyards, Stellenbosch.
Stefan Reinmuth, Head Sommelier at Oldenburg Vineyards,Stellenbosch.
Left to the right: Shane Mumba (SASA Board Member), Stefan Reinmuth, George Young, and Spencer Fondaumiere (SASA Chair)
George and Stefan join the ranks of the 14 previously certified SASA sommeliers, which features some prominent names in the industry:
David Clarke
Laurie Cooper (SASA Board)
Wayve Kolevsohn (SASA Board)
Esmé Groenewald
Ralph Reynolds
Barry Scholfield
Niel Tabraham
Debi van Flymen
Roxan Waldeck
Higgo Jacobs
Jacques Lukasa
Job Jovo
Spencer Fondaumiere (SASA Chair)
Luke Erickson
On December 5th, during the Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy Challenge, in which George and Stefan were also finalists, they were presented with their certificates and pins during the Awards Ceremony at the beautiful Lanzerac Estate.
**Please have a look at our socials (@sommeliers.org.za) and newsletter for the upcoming dates for the exams in 2023**
Please email info@sommeliers.org.za for more information
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