Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy 2022

Team SA took the trophy at the Ubuntu Challenge 2022, hosted by SASA in partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Sommeliers Academy at Lanzerac Hotel in Stellenbosch.

Team South Africa triumphed in Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy competition on Monday 5 December. Starting the day with seven semi-finalists, then three finalists were announced that made up team South Africa that would compete against team Zimbabwe:

  • Janine van Zyl, New World account executive at First Pour

  • George Young, sommelier at Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch

  • Stefan Reinmuth, head sommelier at Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch

To take a look at the competition and the SASA awards ceremony - click HERE