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Friday, 16 February, 2024

Learn to love Cap Classique in German

The Cap Classique Academy, in collaboration with Nathalie Schranz of Lalilu, is excited to announce the launch of the Cap Classique First Star Course in German.

Cape Wine Academy

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Thursday, 15 February, 2024

Let’s raise a glass to the latest Cape Wine Academy Diploma Wine Course graduates

The Cape Wine Academy introduces the 14 students who have successfully completed the challenging third-level Diploma Wine Course.

Cape Wine Academy

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Friday, 1 September, 2023

Dave Hughes Trophy 2023

Heidi Duminy received the Dave Hughes Trophy for her contribution to uplifting wine education in South Africa and for her leadership in advancing the Cape Wine Academy.

Institute of Cape Wine Masters

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Thursday, 23 February, 2023

Join Cape Wine Academy for an evening of South African brandy

The Cape Wine Academy is hosting a brandy workshop at their brand home in Stellenbosch on the evening of Thursday 2 March.

Cape Wine Academy

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Friday, 11 November, 2022

Everyone is welcome at CWA 7600 - Cape Wine Academy’s new home in Stellenbosch

The Cape Wine Academy celebrates a new era at its new centre of learning, networking and experiencing wine in Stellenbosch.

Cape Wine Academy

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Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Two new Cape Wine Masters graduate

Two new Cape Wine Masters have graduated from the Cape Wine Academy: Helena Melis and Mark Philp.

Cape Wine Academy

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Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Wine personalities and audience action in focus at this year's Hermanus FynArts

The Hermanus FynArts in June will feature audience participation as part of the exploration of some of the country’s best wines.

Hermanus FynArts

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Tuesday, 5 April, 2022

The Cap Classique Academy First Star is out

The Cap Classique Association is delighted to share the launch of the first-level Cap Classique First Star course in partnership with the Cape Wine Academy.

Cap Classique Association

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Monday, 28 February, 2022

CWA congratulates fifteen Diploma Wine Course graduates

Cape Wine Academy celebrates the graduation of 15 students who successfully completed the challenging third-level Diploma Wine Course.

Cape Wine Academy

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Tuesday, 18 January, 2022

SA wine industry rolls out top waiter and wine service training courses

The South African wine tourism industry kicked off its newly finalised learning and development strategy with two successful wine tourism courses.

Vinpro

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Friday, 7 January, 2022

Burgundy: MSc course in sustainable wine tourism launches

A new MSc course offering the chance to learn about sustainable wine tourism and gastronomy close to famous vineyards has been launched by the Burgundy School of Wine & Spirits Business.

Decanter, Chris Mercer

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Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

Best Online Sources for Upping Your Wine IQ

The ways in which we can learn about wine are increasing all the time—through dedicated websites, online publications, podcasts, books, industry reports and social media. In part 1 of this series on wine know-how, Forbes will offer up a few sources of virtual inspiration, information and (sometimes) entertainment.

Forbes, Lana Bortolot

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Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

ICWM Update: Passing of Phyllis Hands

The Institute of Cape Wine Masters is extremely sad to announce the passing of Phyllis Hands – one of three honorary Cape Wine Masters along with Dave Hughes and Colin Frith.

Institute of Cape Wine Masters

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Friday, 3 December, 2021

IMW welcomes thirteen new Masters of Wine

The IMW (Institute of Masters of Wine) has expanded its ranks with the induction of 13 new members.

Harpers, James Lawrence

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Monday, 22 November, 2021

#VinoPeople: Gareth Ferreira MS

A superstar in the Somm world, a trailblazer for the South African wine industry. We catch up with Gareth Ferreira MS.

wine.co.za

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Monday, 13 September, 2021

The three latest Cape Wine Masters receive their diplomas

The three Cape Wine Masters who graduated in May from the Cape Wine Academy during the Covid-19 lockdown were finally presented with their diplomas in person.

Cape Wine Academy

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Tuesday, 31 August, 2021

Reach for the stars at the Cap Classique Academy

On the eve of Cap Classique day in this celebratory 50th Anniversary year, the Cap Classique Producers Association is delighted to share the birth of the Cap Classique Academy in collaboration with the Cape Wine Academy.

Cap Classique Producers Association & CWA

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Thursday, 8 July, 2021

Academy Offer Free Wine Course to Upskill Hospitality Industry Workers

From bar staff to bellhops, the Cape Wine Academy is offering a free wine course to hospitality employees looking to upskill during the lockdown.

Good Things Guy, Tyler Leigh Vivier

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Tuesday, 1 June, 2021

Three new Cape Wine Masters graduate from the Cape Wine Academy

Three new Cape Wine Masters have graduated from the Cape Wine Academy, bringing the total number to attain this elite qualification to 109.

Institute of Cape Wine Masters

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Monday, 20 July, 2020

Newly elected CWA principal all about blended platform as COVID-19 pandemic rages on

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects on the South African wine industry, respected Cape Wine Master and newly appointed principal of the Cape Wine Academy, Heidi Duminy, sheds light on how the education body is reimagining its learning experience in a time of inconceivable changes.

Feed That Bird Communication Consultants

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Wednesday, 1 July, 2020

Heidi Duminy Appointed Principal of the Cape Wine Academy

The Cape Wine Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Heidi Duminy as Principal effective 1 July 2020.

Cape Wine Academy

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Tuesday, 2 June, 2020

Four New Cape Wine Masters Graduate From The Cape Wine Academy During Lockdown

Four new Cape Wine Masters (CWM) have graduated from the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) during lockdown. This was announced at the virtual AGM of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) on Saturday, 30 May.

The Institute of Cape Wine Masters

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Wednesday, 13 May, 2020

Cape Wine Academy Celebrates First Blind Graduate

When Jacques Lombard lost his eyesight to diabetes in 1996, he didn’t lose hope but decided to rise above his circumstances and pursue his ambitions anyway. Today he is a business owner, entrepreneur and investor and recent Cape Wine Academy Diploma Wine Course graduate and recently joined the Cape Wine Master program.

Cape Wine Academy

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