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Innovation, benchmarking and the sharing of knowledge spanning three decades of winemaking excellence, is the proud accomplishment of the Cape Winemakers Guild, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

The Guild, an association of some of the finest winemakers recognised for their high standards of craftsmanship, has evolved over the past 30 years into a body of 45 members who jointly represent the pinnacle of South African wine achievement.

It all began on 24 August 1982 when eight enthusiastic winemakers with a singular vision got together to establish the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild. A ground-breaking association of independent winemakers, the members had one objective in mind to pool their resources and knowledge in order to craft great South African wines that would stand out amongst the best in the world. From the onset, knowledge sharing and benchmarking was the major focus of the Guild and members would taste wines from around the world and compare them to their own wines.

Each experts in their respective fields, Guild members have played a significant role in the development of the South African wine industry. From the making of champion port-style wines, the establishment of Mthode Cap Classique and Cape blends, to the opening up of new, cooler wine regions, the introduction of sustainable farming and environmentally responsible wines, Guild members have always been at the forefront of innovation.