This was a big moment for the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) as some new and exciting changes were being implemented, and with the help of Collectivantage, SASA is stepping into a new, sustainable, and promising future in the sommelier industry.
SASA is undergoing a new organisational structural change and with this, the board has been reduced to three nominated members and the chairperson. There are also new additions to the organizational structure.
We would like to welcome the 2023-2025 SASA board members:
- Spencer Fondaumiere (Chairperson) | Sommelier co-founder Wineyard East Africa and Slowgold
- Erica Taylor (General Manager) | Founder of Uncorkified, writer for Star Wine List, wine judge, and wine educator
- Laurie Cooper (Treasurer) | Winemaker and Sommelier at Abingdon Wine Estate
- Tawanda Marume | Founder and Sommelier of Expression Wines Africa
- Roxan Waldeck | Sommelier, Wine Educator, and Founder of Apeirogon Youth Development Academy.
- Shane Mumba | Brand Ambassador South Africa Brandy Foundation, Certified Sommelier and Wine and Spirit Judge
A word from Spencer, “I am excited for this latest chapter for SASA. I have the utmost confidence in the new team and look forward to the next two years. A huge thank you to all those that served on the previous board, that achieved so much and laid the foundations for this next chapter.”
We would also like to welcome three office bearers:
- Jo Wessels | Head of Education
- LeRoi Van de Vyver | Events Committee
- Dani Brown (Administration) | Wine Sales Representative for Ex Animo Wine Company and Winemaker
For more information, please contact Dani Brown at info@sommeliers.org.za.