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The Sommeliers Selection is the only South African wine competition judged solely by a panel of South Africa’s top sommeliers.

This year, more than 300 wines were entered into the contest. With categories such as Fresh & Crunchy, or Voluptuous & Rich, or Elegant & Classy, wines of different varieties, blends and pricing, but stylistically similar, can stand alongside each other. The panel of sommeliers then blind tastes these wines individually, only knowing vintage and price point, before discussing the wines and deciding if they fulfill the criteria of being placed on the Sommeliers Selection ultimate wine list.

Wine-of-the-Month Club is the exclusive retail partner of the Sommeliers Selection.

The Sommeliers Stand-Out Selection wines in alphabetical order:

• Arra Shiraz 2015 
• Cavalli Cremello 2016
• Eikendal Chardonnay 2016
• Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2017
• Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2015
• Holden Manz Rose 2017
• Idiom SMV 2012
• Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
• Protea Rose 2017
• Stellenbosch Limited Release Cinsaut 2017
• The High Road Classique 2014
• Villiera Jasmine 2018