Friday, 20 September, 2019
Franschhoek Wine Valley
Representing countries from across the globe the sommeliers will spend the day in the valley, meeting with the Vignerons, attending a series of tastings and experience our village atmosphere.
Franschhoek is one of the handful of regions selected to host this year’s group. Their visit to the valley is part of an all-expenses paid trip to a Cape Winelands region during their stay. During these visits they will get the opportunity to attend master classes and tastings with the Franschhoek Vignerons, affording them the chance to be truly immersed into South African wine, food and hospitality.
Their visit culminates the announcement of the overall winner, which will be announced at a special gala event at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa on 21 September. The finalists have been selected by means of a series of rigorous semi-final rounds in various countries, with a total of 11 finalists selected from around the world. The 11 finalists represent the Netherlands, Sweden, Kenya, Zimbabwe, USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Greater China, Singapore and Germany.