South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) members, Victor Okolo and David Peach Ncube, have been awarded the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) bursary in collaboration with Chenin Noir South Africa, marking a remarkable milestone in their wine journey and for sommelier education opportunities.
In collaboration with Chenin Noir South Africa, this will be the first time that the South African Sommeliers Association, as a non-profit organization, is helping SASA members and their sommelier journey through educational bursaries. The SASA bursary covers 75% of the CMS introductory sommelier course.
The Court of Masters Introductory Course is set to take place from 10-12 September 2023. Finer details will be shared closer to the time.
Join us in raising a virtual toast to Victor Okolo and David Peace Ncube, both deserving individuals. Here's to their success and the bright future that lies ahead!
Stay tuned for more inspiring updates from SASA as we continue our journey of promoting wine education and appreciation.
About Chenin Noir South Africa
Chenin Noir is dedicated to promoting wine education and inclusivity in the industry. The organisation aims to break down barriers by fostering wine education in Africa through programs and educational initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive wine industry.
Chenin Noir’s mission is to provide access to wine and industry education, offering scholarships, mentorships, and training programs to support industry professionals' growth in the wine and spirit industry – with the vision of having 1000 globally certified sommeliers by 2030. These are sommeliers who have professionally developed their skills through enrichment opportunities.
If you would like to support or donate to Chenin Noir People Foundation for beverage professionals in South Africa, please email education@cheninnoir.co.za.
General information
Xolani Mancotywa
Chenin Noir: Director
Email: xolanim@cheninnoir.co.za
Contact number: 084 6147997