In today’s fast-paced world, hospitality offers incredible opportunities for those passionate about people, culture, and delivering exceptional service. By investing in education tailored to this industry, you’ll develop essential skills in wine, beverage studies, and customer service. Whether you’re selecting wine lists, offering expert pairings, or creating unforgettable dining experiences, excellence in wine and service […]
INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE FOCUSED ON MENTORING HOSPITALITY TALENT
While South Africa’s tourist numbers are powering ahead in anticipation of the local summer, 23 wine stewards have been undergoing intensive training. Their next-level wine service and knowledge education, dubbed Grape to Glass, forms part of the major skills transfer initiative that underpins the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, now sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages. The 23 […]
Grape to Glass 2023 #Highlights
GRAPE TO GLASS 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages
Participating wine stewards competing for the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages titles of Wine Steward of the Year, Most Promising Wine Steward, and Most Up and Coming Wine Steward (‘The Wonga Award’) attended in-depth workshops in the Western Cape in early September. ‘Grape to Glass’ involved visits to several top-class wineries and […]
THE TEAM PLAYERS & JUDGES!
The Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, aims to ignite careers in hospitality and tourism. SUN CITY HOTEL, SUN CITY RESORTNEDERBURG & VAN RYN’S BRANDYWINE STEWARD RICHARD MANNAFELACHEF ITUMELENG JOHN MOGALE PASTRY CHEF ORATILE RAMMEKWABAKER ONTHAHLE BRIDGETTE NTSHABELEBARISTA BOITUMELO HARRY LEGWATI TOADBURY HALL COUNTRY HOTELPONGRÁCZ & BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKYCONCIERGE NONCEBA MOTHETHO WINE STEWARD ALISTER […]
GRAPE TO GLASS ~ Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2022
August, one of our winter months with cold crisp days in the Mother City of Cape Town, is quite an ideal time for our annual Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Grape to Glass programme, which takes place in the winelands and held online for our Wine Stewards in both Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. During the programme they meet […]
MEMORABLE FLEUR DU CAP
The generosity of nature and the dedication of a devoted team ensures only the finest grapes are selected to produce wines of abundant flavour and character. In 1968, the first vintages of the much loved Fleur du Cap range were launched under the watchful eye of the manager of wine production, Dr Julius Laszlo, his […]
GARNERING ACCOLADES, ZONNEBLOEM
Craftsmanship is at the heart of wines produced from grapes using the earth as their canvas and winemakers who use the skills developed over generations to produce rich varietals and outstanding blends. Following in the footsteps of the ground-breaking Marie Furter comes a bevy of female winemakers at Zonnebloem. Elize Coetzee is cellar master, Bonny […]
THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BRANDIES, VAN RYN’S
A portfolio of fine potstill brandy that can rightfully claim the trophy for Best Brandy Worldwide for a record nine times since 2004 at leading international wine and spirits competitions. Established in 1845 by Cape brandy pioneer Jan Van Ryn, the Van Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch earned their first international award for exceptional brandy quality […]
UNIQUE BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKY
South Africa’s first whisky produced from a single grain has become one of the world’s best grain whiskies and is crafted in the picturesque Bainskloof Mountains. The success of Bain’s comes down to one innovative man and his passion, Master Distiller Andy Watts. In 1991, Andy became the sixth manager of The James Sedgwick Distillery. […]