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Only professional wine and spirits specialists are invited to join the CMB panels, with the goal of selecting the best products based on quality, typicity and balance.
Craft Distilling Services Ltd. owner - 35 years experience in fond and drink industry - "Godfather of UK Craft Distilling" after having built 30 distilleries around the UK - Gin recipe developer with more than 80 sold commercially - Pioneer in the development of distilleries as immersive customer experiences
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Œnologist Sourcing & Brokerage Manager - Cinoco-Palais du Vin-Magnus Kwaliteitswijnen
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Spencer Fondaumiere, ASI certified sommelier, president of the South African Sommeliers Association
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Marketing Manager, Wine and Spirits Buyer at Big Five Duty Free ; Cape Wine Master, WSET Level 4
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Master distiller, savouring the Boplaas 6 year Single Grain Whisky that was awarded Best South African Whisky at the Michelangelo Wine and Spirits
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(Edelbrandsommelier, Certified Scotch Professional, International Beer Sommelier)
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Top 100 influential hospitality figure by drinks international magazine - bar consultant, #brandyman, owner Cause Effect Cocktail kitchen - 53rd best bar in the worlds 50 best bars
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Darno van Dyk, based in Cape Town, WC, ZA, is currently a Senior Buyer: Wine at The Shoprite Group of Companies. Darno van Dyk brings experience from previous roles at The Shoprite Group of Companies, Fruit & Veg City, Food Lover's Market and Freshstop and Woolworths PTY Ltd. Darno van Dyk holds a 2020 - 2023 Diploma in Wine @ Cape Wine Academy. With a robust skill set that includes Strategic Planning, Merchandise Displays, Procurement, Budget Planning, Product Forecasting and more
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Cape Wine Master, is the production manager and winemaker at Coastal Wine Export, Paarl.
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