Dewald Huisamen

Education:

Cape Wine Academy Certificate Wine Course
Cape Wine Academy 2yr Diploma Course (In process, 2010)                                                                                             
Training Certificate in France – Student Exchange program (CWA)                                                                    
Certificate for Agriculture Exchange program in United States of America            
Wine tasting exam of the University of Stellenbosch 2004

Employment history:

Travino Wines, 1999 – 2002
Domaine d’Capion, France – Harvest 2002                                                                        
Klawer Wine Cellar, 2002 - 2010                                                                                  
Cakebread Cellars, California – Harvest 2005                                                                         
Vredendal Wine Cellar 2010 up to date

Achievements:

National Young Wine Show                                                                                                     
SA Champion Other White Cultivar, Verdelho – 2010                                                     
Cuthbert Burgoyne Trophy, Chardonnay – 2009                                                            
Malherbe Rossouw Trophy, Colombar/Muscadel – 2009                                                   
Nederburg Trophy, Chenin Blanc/Viognier – 2008                                                                  
AJ Conradie Trophy, White Port – 2005
Various regional Young Wine Awards                                                                                       
Various Gold / Silwer Veritas awards
Muscadel Association – Conferment of Excellence, White Muscadel - 2009

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