Announcing the ASI Certification 1 on 21 November
The ASI Certification 1 is suitable for any candidate looking to validate his/her competencies and obtain an international validation of his/her sommelier skills. This Certification is the first step into the ASI exam program and compliments the SASA Junior sommelier certification with a greater focus on international wines.
Any candidate who achieves a pass rate of a minimum of 65% will be awarded a certificate. This certificate will be signed by the ASI Exam Committee Director and the ASI President and will be issued by South African Sommeliers Association (SASA).
You must be a SASA member. To join, click HERE.
Date: 21st November 2022
Time: 10:00 am
Locations:
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Cape Town: “The Wine Library” at Culture Wine Bar 103 Bree St.
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Johannesburg: Swiss Hotel School, Turaco House, 33-35 Bond St, Ferndale, Randburg
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Durban: Nedbank House, 30 Ingcuce Street, 13th Floor Suite 1302 (Albert street)
Cost: R750
Questions of different formats will be used:
Short answers, multiple choices, maps, fill-the-blanks, pictures, short descriptions, calculations...
Note that an incorrect answer may yield a penalty point for multiple choice as per the ASI guidelines.
The assessment will consist of 100 questions, yielding different points based on their complexity. The minimum pass mark is 65%.
The total of possible points shall be spread according to the following indicative formula:
- Wine Knowledge 45%
- Viticulture and Oenology 10%
- Spirits 10%
- Sommelier Skills 25%
- Other Beverages 10%
Check the list of competencies HERE.
To sign up email: info@sommeliers.org.za
Ubuntu Trophy Competition & Awards Ceremony 2022
The Ubuntu Trophy Competition is back for the third time, and it is not to be missed in this battle between team South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) and team Sommeliers Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ). Who will win this time? Each country already has one win each!
During the Ubuntu Competition, there will be a ceremony for all the students who have passed the SASA Introductory and Junior Sommelier Exam. Please join us for this joyous time in congratulating all the students who have passed.
To enter the Ubuntu Trophy Competition, click HERE.
To RSVP for the SASA Awards Ceremony, click HERE.
For more information, please email info@sommeliers.org.za.