Franschhoek plays host to Sommelier Cup finalists
Franschhoek plays host to Sommelier Cup finalists
by Editor on 18 September 2019
On 23 and 25 September the Franschhoek Wine Valley gets the opportunity to showcase its wide range of stellar wines to the semi-finalists competing in this year’s triennial Sommelier Cup competition, presented by Wines of South Africa (WoSA). Representing countries from across the globe the sommeliers will spend the day in the valley, meeting with the Vignerons, attending a series of tastings and experience our village atmosphere. Franschhoek is one of the handful of regions selected to ho... Read More

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