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JACQUES LOMBARD

Having lost my sight in 1996 at the age of 26, I joined a “blind” wine tasting group and together with other blind and visually impaired wine fanatics, we use our remaining senses to identify and savour the smells, aromas, tastes and flavours of a glass of wine. We do not judge the label, the price, the brand, the colour or our surroundings. We simply taste what is in the glass. My passion has led me on a privileged journey where I have been fortunate to meet the most extraordinary people who share my love for wine. The wine makers, wine merchants and connoisseurs who have crossed my path since 1997 are still friends and very eager in getting the best of our South African wines delivered straight to your door at a very reasonable price.
I have successfully completed the Cape Wine Master course and qualified as a Cape Wine Master in December 2024. Furthermore, my dissertation covering the subject of biogenic amines in wine and their health effects namely wine headaches and body discomforts can be viewed under the "Thesis" tab. I was part of the panel tasting group for the Odd Bin etiquettes within the Checkers group and also serves on various judging panels scoring the best of South African wines. Selected on my above experiences and business acumen, I have put together a well organized and professional company. Besides my everyday involvement with Winebrands, I also make time for cycling and take part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour every year on a Tandem sponsored by the Tableview Lions Club.