Primary Job Title Head of Sales Primary Organization Wine Cellar
Location Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa Regions Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Gender Male
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James manages the South African wine portfolio and was enticed into the world of wine whilst studying law at the University of Stellenbosch. An encounter with some Château Lynch-Bages 1982 led to an epiphany and a life-long journey in wine ensued. This has included stints in retail, wine buying and recently as Head Sommelier for the Slick
Restaurant Group. As a professional wine taster with experience including Platter’s South African Wine Guide (since 2007), Wine Magazine, Classic Wine Magazine, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Amorim Cap Classic Challenge and much more, James has forged a deep and respected knowledge of South African wines. Together with Roland and Christian Eedes, he is part of the three-person panel on the Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Reports, and he has been a board member of SASA (South African Sommeliers Association). A keen film photographer, James loves all elements of fine food and wine and never tires of learning more.
