New chairman for Cape Winemakers Guild

The new CWG chairman, Andries Burger

Burger, who served as vice chairman during 2012, says, "I see my role as an extension of the goal to guide the Guild in its quest to further knowledge and expertise in ensuring that South African wines are rated amongst the best in the world. It is also important that we continue to strive for improvement in our industry and that we, through projects such as the Guild's Protégé Programme, nurture and create leaders for the future. He joined the Guild in 2010.

New vice chairman, Miles Mossop of Tokara will support him on the Guild's management committee, whilst David Finlayson of Edgebaston serves another year as treasurer. Louis Nel of Louis Wines is the Guild's official Cellarmaster for 2014 with David Nieuwoudt of Cederberg Private Cellar is responsible for the Guild's technical workshops and marketing.

The Cape Winemakers Guild comprises 45 of South Africa's most respected winemakers with the single-minded vision to elevate the standing of the South African wine industry through their on-going commitment to transformation and the production of excellent, quality wines. For more information, go to www.capewinemakersguild.com.