Not (only) loading this post to boast that I got to meet one of my all time heroes at the airport last week, but rather to tell you that Bryan Habana may just be one of the humblest and engaging blokes on this planet. Thanks for not making me feel less

IWC 2024 Sake judging is done ✔

Big thank you to our Sake judges for taking part this year!

Keep an eye out, as the Sake medal & trophy results will be announced on June 6th!

#IWC2024 #IWCSake

“Rainbows serve as a sign of hope, new beginnings, and transformation.”
Perhaps a message after today’s #SAWineSummit …
#BlendandBond South Africa Wine #StrongerTogether #supportSAwine 🇿🇦🍷

The gift that keeps on giving ... Iona Wines

Winnie Bowman, CWM WinesofSouthAfricaUK Greg Sherwood MW Museum Wines WOSA South Africa Stellenbosch Cab London Wine Fair Claudia Pritchard Great to see you, thanks for coming by. We were SO busy all day, it was great. South Africa rocking it in the UK!

Winnie Bowman, CWM Greg Sherwood MW Museum Wines WOSA South Africa Stellenbosch Cab London Wine Fair Jo Wehring Claudia Pritchard It was so lovely to see you Winnie Bowman, CWM - the vibes were STRONG yesterday and it was also lovely to meet Mr Winnie too!! 🥰🥳

Did I miss my invite?

For those unaware, this is a crumpet. Flat on one side and holes on the other.
My wife ( who is English) and to be honest most people I know, insist the crumpet should be buttered on the dimpled side.
I'm from the provinces and was introduced to crumpets later in life. It makes

🔔 | ONE WEEK TO GO!

In exactly one week from today, South Africans will head to the polls to play their part to rescue South Africa and keep the Western Cape DA!

#VoteDA #RescueSA

Taaibosch se spogkelder het in 2020 sy eerste oes ontvang, met Schalk-Willem Joubert aan die stuur en Petri Venter as medewynmaker. Dis ’n gedugte span wat na die Oddo-familie van Frankryk se belange in Suid-Afrika omsien. Lees meer hier: loom.ly/-pT1EWU

Winnie Bowman, CWM CircleofWineWriters Meg Maker Terroir Review Praise indeed, coming as it does, from a super-legend!

Even ‘Oubaas’ agrees that the Western Cape works! 😄

Let’s do more - vote DA on 29 May! 🗳️

Delighted to say a huge welcome to the new CircleofWineWriters Chair Meg Maker from all the CircleofWineWriters members. Meg is an American writer, educator and independent researcher focussed on the craft and culture of wine. She has her own publication Terroir Review .

At least TesselaarsdalWines made the #exclusive #chardonnay shortlist for SA WinesofSouthAfricaUK Winnie Bowman, CWM Top Wine SA WineEnthusiast Want to order in the UK see BIO👍

Our Afrikaans followers can read about a variety local brandies that have received international awards, including Tokara XO Potstill Brandy, via Netwerk24: bit.ly/44S13Ir cc Winnie Bowman, CWM, Cape Brandy

A huge thank you from all at CircleofWineWriters to the wonderful Michele Shah who has volunteered on the Committee for 7 years, setting up and managing with Liz Sagues and Andrea Warren the amazing Let’s Talk on-line events which kept all our members in touch during the Covid years.

Deano da Vino Winnie Bowman, CWM Yes 👍 🌞

It will be 19 degrees in London today. There will be people suntanning in Hyde Park, crop tops and sundresses. Summer!

In Jo'burg it'll be 25 degrees and people will take a jacket to work because it's getting a bit chilly.

Here’s how you take wine to the masses…according to the incomparable Tom Gilbey on The_Buyer

Winnie Bowman, CWM xx