Compliments on winning the Diners Club International, South Africa's National Best Winelist 2008

On winning the coveted Diners Club International South Africa’s national best wine list of the year 2008, and diamond awards for 4 consecutive year, below are the praises received from the South African wine industry, main players.

My message to them, thank you very much, keep making compelling wines, always try harder, and let’s all promote South African wines, by means of education, awareness and support to professional and trained Sommeliers.

Long live Cape wines and keep enjoying it, let’s support the dedicated winemakers and winery owners below.

From Alvi’s Drift Private Cellar , in Scherpenheuvel, Worcester – www.alvisdrift.co.za

Well done ! Best sommelier in the world.
Kind regards
Dr Alvi vd Merwe

From Cape Point Vineyards, in Cape Point Peninsula - www.capepointvineyards.co.za
Hi Miguel
Bloody brilliant and well deserved. Its a privilege to be a part of the list.
Duncan Savage

From Constantia Glen, in Constantia Valley - www.constantiaglen.com
Dear Miguel
That’s awesome news, well done from all of us at Constantia Glen !
Kind Regards
Jeremy Nel

Also from Constantia Glen in Constantia Valley- www.constantiaglen.com
Hi Miguel,
Congratulations!!! A phenomenal achievement.
Kind regards,
Karl Lambour

From Constantia Uitsig in Constantia Valley - www.constantiauitsig.com
I think Congratulations are in order and the privilege is ours that we can be part of the Wine List that is so highly regarded. Here’s to another good year together.

Best Regards
Kathy Cassells and the team at Uitsig.


From Deetlefs Estate in Breedekloof - www.deetlefs.com
Congratulations Miguel!!
You deserve it and we are proud to be associated with The Cellars Hohenort! The one component that is so many times overlooked is passion!
Thank you also for your contribution to our success
Best wishes for the next step…
Kobus Deetlefs

From Hamiton Russell Vineyards, in Hemel-en-Arde Valley, Walker Bay www.hamiltonrussellvineyards.com
Congrats Miguel, I didn't doubt it for a second! We are proud to be associated with Cellars Hohenort!RegardsTalita
Talita Engelbrecht

From Haut Espoir in Franschhoek - www.hautespoir.co.za
Hi Miguel
Congratulations once again for this years award, shows all the hard work you put in is well deserved.

You are a great ambassador for SA wines.

All the best and kind regards.
Rob Armstrong

From Herold Wines, in Outeniqua - www.heroldwines.co.za
“Good evening Miguel

I see you also do the Sunday night shift!

There is no doubt that the personality and the passion behind the wine list has much to do with its success. Congratulations on a well deserved award.

It is a pleasure working with you and a privileged learning from you.”

Vivien Harpur


From Kleine Zalze Wines, in Stellenbosch - www.kleinezalze.co.za

Morning Miguel

Thank you for the below, it is a most interesting read and we are very happy to welcome you to South Africa, it is very refreshing to have someone of your talent in our country.

Well done again on your fantastic achievement.

Have a fantastic week

Kind regards

Carolyn Miller

From L’Avenir Vineyards, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch - www.lavenir.co.za

Miguel

Congratulations from L’avenir team.
Tinus Els


From Morgenster Estate, Helderberg, Stellenbosch - www.morgenster.co.za

Dear Miguel
Congratulations, it has paid off to be patient, great job, Morgenster is proud to be part of your outstanding achievement. Trust you will display this accolade in the foyer of Cellars-Hohenort.
Enjoy the journey!!
Kind regards.
Marius L.Lategan

From Ormonde Private Cellar, Darling West Coast - www.ormonde.co.za
Dear Miguel,

Please accept our best wishes and congratulations on receiving such a prestigious award as the Diners Club Best Wine List for 2008.Well done !

Kind regards,

Herman Steyn


From Steenberg Vineyards, in Constantia Valley - www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za

Hi Miguel

Congratulations!!!!!!! Well done – you really deserve it. It’s fantastic to associate with someone filled with so much passion.

Cheers
John Loubser


Also from Steenberg Vineyards, in Constantia Valley - www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za
Hey Miguel!

A very well deserved well done to you! You really deserve this award, after all the hard work you’ve put in, and the passion you show for South African wines. Thanks also for your great support of the Constantia Valley – it is great, and I wish more people would follow your example.

Well done and Congratulations again!

Anetha Homan

From Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch - www.thelema.co.za

Well done MC!

But dude I got to say… you aren’t surprised are you?!

I’m not! Well deserved!

Kind Regards,
Thomas Webb


From Waterford Estate, in Helderberg, Stellenbosch - www.waterfordestate.co.za
Dear Miguel

Congratulations on winning this very coverted award from all of us here at Waterford Estate.We are extremely proud of you.

Your passion, enthusiasms and fine knowledge of vine and wine have been rewarded in this way and I would like to personally thank you for the contribution you are making to raise the standard of fine dining experiences with South African wine.
We desperately need more establishments to offer wine lists of your standard to help showcase the true gems of our wine lands to the discerning visitors to our shores.

Kind regards
Kevin Arnold