about Top Wine Sa
Guide to The Best of South Africa’s Cape Winelands
Top Wine SA is your go-to for the top SA wine RATINGS and their prices, top-rated wines at UNDER R150 a bottle, other SA wine RECOMMENDATIONS, the top SA wine EVENTS calendar, NEWS & COMMENT. Home of the SA Wine CLASSIFICATION and the HALL OF FAME, keeping tabs on the best track records of the South Africa's top wines as judged by TOP PANELS locally and internationally. A directory of the country's TOP PRODUCERS as well as where to EAT and STAY on the top farms, among the vines. A mini-encyclopaedia when it comes to grape VARIETIES, wine TERMS, food and wine PAIRING as well as memorable wine QUOTES. And there's more…
Mike Froud
Editor, Writer, Wine Lover
Freelance editor/writer with over 40 years of experience in print and online publishing. Based in Cape Town, editor of Top Wine SA and the South African Wine & Cellar Classifications. Previously: founding editor of South Africa’s WINE magazine, Pocket Guide to Wines & Cellars, Best Value Wine Guide and Winelands Map Book; author of the book My WineRoute South Africa, published by MapStudio; editor of South Africa’s Pinotage Wine Guide and the Icons book showcasing results of the Trophy Wine Show. Founded Top Wine SA in 2012.
Jeff Watts
Music, Property, Wine Lover
From professional bass player, songwriter and record producer to award-winning theatrical producer, to UK-based South African property consultant and director of several SA property companies. Over 30 years’ association with South Africa and a member of the SA Chamber of Commerce UK. Passionate about South Africa and South African Wines. Representing Top Wine SA in the UK.
Andrew Minter
BI/IT Specialist, Wine Lover
With decades of experience in business intelligence and information technology, a ‘techie’ by profession, having spent his youth in South Africa and now based in Sweden. A fan of exploring vineyards, perfecting his palate and deepening his knowledge of wine. This combination of technical expertise and a wine-tasting hobby shapes his distinctive lifestyle. Co-founder of Top Wine SA.
