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Erica Taylor

Erica Taylor is the vice chair of the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) and the founder of Uncorkified. With a career spanning NYC, India, and Cape Town, she has established herself as the preeminent bridge builder between South African premium producers and the Indian market. She leads exclusive wine tours and consults on strategic market engagement, ensuring South African excellence finds its rightful place in one of the world's most dynamic growth regions.

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

South African Sommeliers Association announces new leadership and board - A historic first for the industry

For the first time in its history, SASA will be led by an all-female executive team, with Laurie Cooper as chairperson and Erica Taylor as vice chair.

Thursday, 12 September, 2024

George Young named Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024

The South African Sommeliers Association is thrilled to announce George Young of Vergenoegd Löw as the winner of the Best Young Sommelier of SA competition.

Wednesday, 10 July, 2024

South African Sommeliers Association launches Team South Africa to compete globally

SASA is proud to announce the formation of Team South Africa, an elite group of sommeliers dedicated to representing SA in international wine competitions.

Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

FedEx Next Generation Awards: An exciting new competition that seeks to identify emerging winemaking talent

The modern era of South African wine has seen some extraordinary quality gains, but who’s going to ensure that we continue to move forward?

Wednesday, 8 November, 2023

Prescient Winery of the Year 2023 announced

Winemag.co.za reveals the Prescient Winery of the Year for 2023.

Monday, 6 November, 2023

Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2023 is now live!

Winemag.co.za reveals the Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report for 2023.

Monday, 6 November, 2023

Prescient Chardonnay Report 2023 is now live!

Winemag.co.za reveals the Prescient Chardonnay Report for 2023.

Friday, 6 October, 2023

Unveiling a decade of craftsmanship: Genevieve Blanc de Blancs 2013 sparkles onto the scene

Genevieve unveils its 2013 Blanc de Blanc, a Cap Classique that's been aged for 10 years.

Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

Star Wine List celebrated South Africa's top wine lists

Culture Wine Bar won the Grand Prix award at the 2023 Star Wine List of the Year South Africa competition.

Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

Jean-Vincent Ridon wins prestigious title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023

Jean-Vincent Ridon of Sommelier’s Academy is the winner of the prestigious 2023 Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 competition.

Monday, 4 September, 2023

The Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2023 is now live

Winemag.co.za reveals the top 10 of the Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2023.

Monday, 4 September, 2023

The Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report 2023 is now live

Winemag.co.za reveals the results of the Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report 2023.

Wednesday, 30 August, 2023

Star Wine List celebrates South Africa’s top wine lists - here are the finalists

On 16 September, Star Wine List will celebrate the great wine lists of South Africa for the second time. Here are the finalists.

Monday, 31 July, 2023

World champion sommeliers join Star Wine List South African jury

On 16 September, SASA and Star Wine List will gather wine industry professionals to celebrate the finest wine lists in the country.

Friday, 7 July, 2023

Wine lovers across South Africa gear up for Wine Town Stellenbosch 2023

Wine Town Stellenbosch 2023 is an epic celebration of wine, food, and hospitality that is sure to exceed all expectations.

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

Monday, 17 April, 2023

The Prescient Minority Report 2023 is now live

2023 offers niche wines that can be drunk with pleasure now but not for further keeping.

Friday, 5 August, 2022

The Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2022: Quarter-finals qualifications now open

The South African Sommeliers Association will once again be hosting the Best Young Sommelier in South Africa competition.

Thursday, 9 December, 2021

2022 Wine Holidays

We know most of us don't need an excuse to open wine, and for most of us, every day is #DrinkWineDay... But we certainly appreciate the excuse to pop something different from the daily drinkers.

Tuesday, 5 October, 2021

Announcing the Label Design Awards 2021: Wine - Beer - Spirits

Entries for the seventh annual Wine Label Design Awards, the fourth annual Beer Label Design Awards, and the second annual Spirits Label Design Awards are now open

Monday, 23 August, 2021

Semi-finalists for the Best Sommelier of South Africa in partnership with Stellenbosch Wine Route

The quarter-finals came down to fractions of a point, with the following candidates scoring over 90%, so we have decided to move forward with seven semi-finalists this year.