SASA is a non-profit organization and aims to offer its services to local and international Sommeliers, in being the contact and network portal for those local and international. The association aims to provide training and mentorships to guarantee the continuous development of professional standards of the highest level. It will also liaise (or partner) with associations from other countries and will therefore act as an official representative of its professional membership within South Africa.
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SASA News
What's on the table: South African dining trends for 2025
Dineplan spoke to South Africa's chefs and industry insiders to find out what we can expect in 2025.
Dineplan
Wednesday, 26 March, 2025
Evolution of sommelier education: SASA's new Foundational Certificate
SASA is launching the new Foundational Certificate to replace the Introductory Sommelier Certificate.
Friday, 14 March, 2025
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ASI announces winner of the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the Americas 2025
Canada's Joris Gutierrez Garcia won the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the Americas, competing among 14 national candidates.
Monday, 24 February, 2025
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Announcing the semi-finalists for ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the Americas
The ASI announce the semi-finalists for the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the Americas 2025.
Wednesday, 19 February, 2025
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SASA Photos
Friday, 13 September, 2024
Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024 at Clara's Barn
Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
Soft Launch of SASA's Team SA at Spek & Bone
Thursday, 14 December, 2023
Stellenbosch Wine Routes Ubuntu Trophy 2023
Tuesday, 19 September, 2023
Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 at Hazendal
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SASA Videos
Wednesday, 15 January, 2025
Episode 4, Season 1 - Cape Town Forever with Jean Vincent Ridon: A Journey Through the World of Wine
Tuesday, 26 September, 2023
Best Sommelier and Star Wine List of the Year South Africa 2023
Thursday, 6 April, 2023
SASA Masterclass February 2023
Monday, 13 February, 2023
The best Sommelier of the World 2023. Part 2
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Meet the SASA Team
Tawanda Marume
Le Roi van de Vyver
Erica Taylor
Spencer Fondaumiere
Roxan Waldeck
Laurie Cooper
Shane Mumba
Jean Vincent Ridon
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