Becoming a Master Sommelier takes dedication, time, passion and patience. More than anything else it takes the support and love of friends, family and colleagues. Having just settled back in NYC after exams, the only thing I can think about is how lucky we are to have each other. This, my first post is dedicated to all of YOU that have helped me fulfill my dream. I hope if I am speaking about YOU without using your name, you…

I wish I could time travel with knowledge of the current economic environment and recently attained knowledge of South African wine.  I would return to 2004 with a solid business plan, assemble a pile of venture capital and form a importing company focused on South African (SA) wine.  I would also need a massive injection of entrepreneurial courage as I was born without that gene.

South African wine has struggled to achieve…