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Cape Wine Master recognised by French wine body

1 Jul 2014

Sandton-based Margaret Fry was inducted into the Commanderie de Bordeaux en Afrique du Sud, the South African chapter of the worldwide association of over 5000 wine lovers, constituted into 79 chapters in 26 countries, who promote the wines and quality values of Bordeaux.

L-R: Margaret Fry, Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg and Neil Pendock at the first installation of the Commanderie de Bordeaux en Afrique du Sud in Johannesburg.

The ceremony, held on 18 June 2014, was the first to be held in Johannesburg, following the founding of the Chapter in South Africa in 2011. Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg heads the local chapter, whose members include professionals in winemaking, viticulture, wine trade and marketing, cuisine and journalism.

Fry is a Cape Wine Master (CWM), director and lecturer of the Cape Wine Academy and a mentor to CWM candidates. She is an office bearer of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters and former chairman of the South African Society of Wine Tasters. She is a regular judge for the Diners Club Wine Maker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the year awards. In her professional life, she is a certified business coach with ActionCOACH, specialising in SME coaching.

"The Commanderie is a platform for educating responsible use of wine and promoting a wine culture in South Africa. It is a great honour to be accepted into the Commanderie, not only in South Africa but also in the wider fellowship of Commanders," says Fry.