In the Spotlight
Class of 2022 – two new graduates join the ICWM
Two Cape Wine Masters (CWM) who graduated in May from the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) were presented with their diplomas at an...
Passing of Phyllis Hands
The Institute of Cape Wine Masters is extremely sad to announce the passing of Phyllis Hands – one of three honorary Cape...
Dave Hughes Trophy awarded posthumously to Duimpie Bayly
The names of two award winners were announced at the annual Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) dinner held on Saturday,...
Graduation ceremony for the newest Cape Wine Masters
The three Cape Wine Masters who graduated in May from the Cape Wine Academy during the Covid-19 lockdown were finally...
R.I.P. Duimpie Bayly – the ICWM sadly loses another stalwart and wine legend
“Today the South African wine industry lost a legend. Francis Carr “Duimpie” Bayly passed away at his home in Stellenbosch....
Drinking Windows 3
Subscriptions for Drinking Windows 2 are now available. 25 March 2021 - Boplaas 8 Year Old Cape Brandy with Winnie Bowman...
An open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa
Please read this open letter written to President Ramaphosa, jointly by: Jacques Steyn CWM - Chairperson: Institute of Cape...
R.I.P. Allan Mullins – a True Legend of the SA Wine Industry
We are heartbroken this Christmas morning to learn of the passing of one of our stalwarts. Allan Mullins was one of the...
ICWM Black Tie Dinner at Jewels Restaurant, Spice Route Farm
At the annual Institute of Cape Wine Masters Dinner held on Saturday 28 November 2020 at Jewels Restaurant at Spice Route,...
ICWM Graduation Ceremony at the Barrel Cellar, Nederburg
Four new Cape Wine Masters (CWM) who graduated from the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) during lockdown were presented with their...