News from SASA

Oct 142 min read

Prepare for the 4 November Junior Sommelier Exam with SASA's New Orientation Programme

Are you ready to take the next big step in your journey as a sommelier? The next Junior Sommelier Exam is just around the corner,...

George Young Named Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024

Erica Taylor

Sep 122 min read

George Young Named Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – 12 September 2024 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA), in partnership with Stellenbosch Wine...

Announcing the Finalists for the Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024

Erica Taylor

Sep 23 min read

Announcing the Finalists for the Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - 2 September 2024 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA), in partnership with Stellenbosch Wine...

ENTER NOW: Best Young Sommelier in South Africa Competition

SASA

Jul 122 min read

ENTER NOW: Best Young Sommelier in South Africa Competition

Terms & Conditions: Best Young Sommelier 2024

SASA

Jul 123 min read

Terms & Conditions: Best Young Sommelier 2024

1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions apply to the Best Young Sommelier Competition ("the Competition"), presented by theSouth...

South African Sommeliers Association Launches Team South Africa to Compete Globally

SASA

Jul 92 min read

South African Sommeliers Association Launches Team South Africa to Compete Globally

Stellenbosch, 9th July, 2024 — The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is proud to announce the formation of Team South Africa,...

South African Sommeliers Association's Fundraiser Auction a Resounding Success at Grub & Vine Norval

Erica Taylor

Mar 283 min read

South African Sommeliers Association's Fundraiser Auction a Resounding Success at Grub & Vine Norval

Cape Town, South Africa – March 28, 2024 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) celebrates the extraordinary success of its...

South African Sommeliers Association Announces Fundraiser Auction at Grub & Vine Norval

Erica Taylor

Mar 13 min read

South African Sommeliers Association Announces Fundraiser Auction at Grub & Vine Norval

– 1st March 2024 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce an exclusive fundraiser auction to be held on...

SASA

Dec 30, 20232 min read

Terms and Conditions for Online Auction

Bidding will begin on Saturday 16 March 2024 and end on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 at 17:00. An in-person auction will be held on...

SASA Year in Review 2023: Celebrating Achievements and Milestones

Dani Brown

Dec 22, 20235 min read

SASA Year in Review 2023: Celebrating Achievements and Milestones

As we bid farewell to 2023, the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) reflects on a year filled with triumphs, partnerships, and...

SASA Wine Auction: Investing in Sommelier Futures in SA's Booming Hospitality Sector

Dani Brown

Oct 17, 20232 min read

SASA Wine Auction: Investing in Sommelier Futures in SA's Booming Hospitality Sector

CAPE TOWN, 17 October 2023 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) proudly announces its prestigious Annual Wine Auction on the...

The SASA Introductory Sommelier Certificate exam is taking place at the end of October.

Dani Brown

Oct 11, 20231 min read

The SASA Introductory Sommelier Certificate exam is taking place at the end of October.

SASA Introductory Exam - 27 October 2023 The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is pleased to announce the upcoming SASA...

Jean-Vincent Ridon Wins Prestigious Title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023

Dani Brown

Sep 18, 20232 min read

Jean-Vincent Ridon Wins Prestigious Title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Sept. 18, 2023) — The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce Jean-Vincent Ridon...

Announcing the Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Semi-Finalists!

Erica Taylor

Sep 1, 20232 min read

Announcing the Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Semi-Finalists!

The South African Sommeliers Association is thrilled to announce the semi-finalists for the Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023...

Welcome to our new SASA Introductory Sommeliers!

Dani Brown

Aug 31, 20231 min read

Welcome to our new SASA Introductory Sommeliers!

We are thrilled to announce that the candidates selected for the Perron X bursary excelled in the SASA Introductory Sommelier Certificate...

Star Wine List celebrates South Africa’s top wine lists - here are the finalists

Dani Brown

Aug 24, 20233 min read

Star Wine List celebrates South Africa’s top wine lists - here are the finalists

On September 16, Star Wine List will celebrate the great wine lists of South Africa for the second time. The international sommelier jury...

SASA Celebrates Sharrol Mukendi Klass' Acceptance to ASI Sommelier Bootcamp in Quito, Ecuador

Erica Taylor

Aug 4, 20232 min read

SASA Celebrates Sharrol Mukendi Klass' Acceptance to ASI Sommelier Bootcamp in Quito, Ecuador

Cape Town, 4th August 2023 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce that one of its esteemed members,...

Chenin Noir South Africa & SASA have officially partnered to provide a bursary for CMS

Erica Taylor

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Chenin Noir South Africa & SASA have officially partnered to provide a bursary for CMS

Chenin Noir South Africa & South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) have officially partnered to provide a bursary for industry...

Call for Entries: Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Quarter Finals

Erica Taylor

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Call for Entries: Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Quarter Finals

Cape Town, 27 July 2023 - The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is delighted to announce the commencement of the search for the...

World Champion Sommeliers Join Star Wine List South African Jury

Erica Taylor

Jul 24, 20232 min read

World Champion Sommeliers Join Star Wine List South African Jury

Cape Town, 24 July 2023 – The highly anticipated Star Wine List of the Year South Africa event is back and promises to be an...