Testimonials

Ovami Tendai ( Havana Grill) Thank you to Russell for what I have learnt. I am looking forward to using all the skills I have learnt, as well as giving extra service to my guests. I really did enjoy the course THANK YOU.

Stephen Ndlovu ( Havana Grill) It was a fantastic course. I feel more equipped than before and I am very positive about the results that I will reap because my confidence has been boosted by the knowledge that I have acquired from this training.

Precious Maphumulo ( Havana Grill) From this course I have learnt a lot of valuable information and fact that will help me in the future when it comes to my job and personnel knowledge. Now I am more informed and equipped to serve my customers with pride and full knowledge of what I have learnt.

Mdletshe Londiwe (Beach Hotel) I learnt how to compare wines. I know how to recommend wine to the guests. I know where wine is from, I know the process of making wine. And now I also know the different kinds of wine and how to taste wine.

Slindile Lucia Ntuli (Beach Hotel) The wine course was good and the lecture was professional. I enjoyed it and would love to do it again.

Yves Luka (Beach Hotel) This course has benefited me because there was so much I did not know about wine. But today I know it thank you.

Sthelo Mthethwa (Beach Hotel) In this course I learnt a lot about the different kinds of wine. Also how wines are made. It really did help me a lot to attend this training.

Sean Vos ( Havana Grill) It has helped me already before I have even finished the course. I was more confident and professional in my waitering. Our instructor Russell is fantastic and his teaching really helps one grasp the material.

Phindile Shangase (Beach Hotel) The course was wonderful it helped me a lot when it came to wine because I did not know any difference between the wines. Thank you for teaching me.

Reagan Tshibangu ( Havana Grill) I knew there was a lot to know about wine but the course made it easy to understand. This will help me to recommend the right wine to guests. Thank you the course was fantastic.

Admire Bere ( Havana Grill) Russell is a star. He knows what he is doing and I really appreciate what the guys from Lets Sell Lobster. Keep it up you are changing lives and making hospitality a better profession.

Shepherd Maposa (Docklands Hotel) This was a very informative course. I have learnt a lot in terms of wine service and how to handle guest’s needs. It will also help me to deliver the right wine to my guests.

Zandiwe Cele (Upper Deck) It has really helped me to know more about wines and how to use this knowledge at work.

Nhlanhla Ngwenya (Docklands Hotel) I have learnt different types of wines and how they are served, and what dishes you can recommend with the wines. I also learnt the culture where wine is derived from and the satisfaction of presenting and respecting the tradition of wine drinking.

Khumalo Miranda (Vukukhanye) This course will help me to treat guests with respect and know what to recommend to guests. It will also help me to better understand hospitality. I am grateful for my training because I have a better understanding of everything especially wines.

Sinegugu Dladla (Vukukhanye) It helped me a lot and I have learnt something that I never knew before. It has really helped me to boost my confidence and the way I speak. Also how to present ourselves to guests. As well as to differentiate between the different wines.

Deborah Khumalo (Vukukhanye) This course has really upgraded the level of my service thank you.

Mabaso Phelelani ( Durban ICC) It will help me because will know what to recommend to my guests and how to serve it correctly.

Mondli Dlamini ( Durban ICC) This course will help me a lot to gain a better future. As I now know the differences between wine and how to recommend to my guests. I am also far more confident than before.

Zinhle Phakathi ( Durban ICC) It will help me with of things. I have more confidence now in myself and when I recommend. I also learn a lot about all the different wines there are.

Nonkululeko Gumede ( Durban ICC) It will help me improve my communication skills and to be much better. It will help me become more productive at work.

Princess Mfeka ( Havana Grill) This course was very helpful, I learnt a lot from it. It was great Thank you.

Andiswa Mhlaluka (Upper Deck) I learnt a lot of thinks I never knew before and its going to help me in the future. I now have the skills to up sell and impress the guests.

Sifiso Mdunge (Hilton Hotel) It will enable me to have confidence in recommending wine also to help my colleagues to know more about wine and professionalism.

Bhekani Khanyeza (Docklands Hotel) This training was very important and will improve my service to my guests. Thank you Russell this course will make a difference to the Hospitality industry.

Mohlakwane Lydia (Docklands Hotel) I am so happy I got the chance to go on this training because now I have more knowledge on wine. I can even tell the flavours of the different wines. In short this course is going to be very helpful to me.

Anna Mashinya (Docklands Hotel) Thank you so much Russell, I can boldly sell wine with confidence to my guests. Words cannot describe how important this was to my life. I have raised the standard in my profession.

Buyani Hadebe (Docklands Hotel) This was an experience I will never forget, because we were studying and having fun at the same time THANK YOU.

Michael Murima ( Havana Grill) I have applied what I have learnt so far in the training and already I am experiencing the change.  I am more enthusiastic and confident and it makes me love what I do.

Jessica Khomo ( Havana Grill) It basically increases my confidence with wines, the more you know about your product the easier it is to sell. Thank you Russell.

Charlie Memela (Upper Deck) Before hand I did not know anything about wine and could not answer my guest’s questions. Now I am far more confident when I’m in front of my guests.

Nomonde Zakuza (Upper Deck) I learnt a lot during this course which I did not know. Thank you for taking the time to train us it will definitely help in the future.

Charlie Mabasa (Upper Deck) The experience I got here was amazing and the amount of knowledge I picked up amazing to. This is going to help a lot when I’m in front of my guests.

Thandeka Mabaso ( Durban ICC) It will help me very much because I now have the knowledge about the different wine veriatels. Mostly this will help me improve my establishment.

Busisiwe Gebela ( Durban ICC) I learnt a lot in terms of wine. It will help me improve my service in front of guests. And I also now know how to recommend wines correctly.

Leon Sabelo Khanyile ( Durban ICC) This has taught me how to be a professional, the importance of product knowledge, and I sincerely thank you for this course. I am now able to recommend wines and know their differences.

Jali Buciciwe Mantombi (Durban ICC) I think it is going to help because it has taught me more about wine which we did not know before.

Nompumelelo Mkhize ( Durban ICC) It will help me very much because from now on I will recommend the wine for my guest’s. This training is going to improve my service.

Nkosisathi Lucky Mbatha (Durban ICC) This training was very important especially since we are a five star establishment we need to know things such as wine in order to recommend it to our guests.

Jabu Madikizela ( Durban ICC) This course will enable me to create a wow experience for my guests by showing them my knowledge about wines, understanding what types of wine to serve to my guest’s, the art of opening wine and the use of a decanter.

Lethiwe Nothando Zungu ( Durban ICC) The training was enjoyable and fantastic.

Sindi Madinane ( Durban ICC) It will help to improve our standard of service in our establishment. And it will help to creat a 5 star environment in our establishment.

Faith Nomusa Mlaba ( Durban ICC) This course has given me more knowledge where wine is concerned. I will be able to serve wine properly. This has been a good course.

Ntombenhle Nduli ( Durban ICC) I enjoyed the course very much thank you.

Zandile Mkhasbe ( Durban ICC) This course has helped me improve my knowledge on serving wines and the way they are introduced.

Zibuyile Mgabhi ( Durban ICC) I really enjoyed this curse. It taught me so much about wines and the process of recommending.

Philisiwe Ngcobo ( Durban ICC) I have learnt lots of things now I know that wines are different and their different tastes. As well as how they are made.

Nonhlanhla Majozi ( Durban ICC) I would like to say thank you for teaching me everything about wines I really enjoyed the course.

Dumisani Qwabe ( Durban ICC) This course was of a very high standard. In fact it is over international standard. Thank you it will change many things for me. This is just the beginning.

Nokufika Masilo ( Durban ICC) This course will help me know my product and how to serve different types of wines. It will also help me know which food goes with which wine.

Yolisa Jafta ( Durban ICC) I learnt what wines taste like, I learnt about how to conduct myself as a professional, the flavours we get from wines. I will now be able to make recommendations to my guest’s.

Slindile Magoaba (Vukukhanye) I have learnt a lot in this course, how to be professional, how to work in a team and to communicate to my guest’s. I also am more confident about my wines.

Chris Papayannes (Buena Vista Social Club) This is by far the most in depth course that I have yet attended. It has taught me not only the flavour profile and process of wine, but also a more insightful look at food and wine pairing. This course will definitely assist me in my hospitality career.

Kyle Morison (Karibu) I have learnt to take what I know about wine and translate it to a easier more understandable manner for guests to understand me as a professional.

Eddie Mncedisi (Primi Piatti) I know the difference of wine and I got a lot of experience from tasting the different varietals.

Mike Chindwaita (Roundhouse Restaurant) By recommending guests will enjoy their meal. This course taught me how to have self confidence and a positive body language. Lastly it taught me how team work is so important.

Farai Magwada ( Mount Nelson) This course will help me in the future to sell wine and with my confidence.

Mandla Moyo (Karibu) My service standard with wines will greatly improve, and I will be able to confidently stand up to guests and recommend a wine as I will know for sure what I am talking about.

Patience Samson (Karibu) This will help me in the future as I am now able to open a bottle of wine and champaign in the correct way. I also got the opportunity to taste the different wine varietals and this makes it easier to recommend wine to guests with confidence.

Diana du Toit (Karibu) It will help me not only at work but in my own life. Now I can order wine and know what I am going to get.

Bathwell Nana ( Mount Nelson) It will help me to better my knowledge and to be able to recommend with confidence.

Gunther Louw ( Buena Vista) I have learnt about the different varietals and how wine is made and that it is a very complex drink. I will be able to talk to guests more freely and confidently and this will make my level of service much better. I have also learnt to appreciate wine much more.

Gabriel Steenkamp (Karibu) After these five days I find wine very fascinating and even more interesting. It was also great to put into practice what has been learnt I wish the week did not go by so quickly.

Con Bianchi (V & A Hotel) I learnt a lot on a topic I knew very little about. This will most definitely me moving forward.

John Ombeni ( Buena Vista)  Now I know better about wine, I will be able to sell and communicate to guests. Thank you very much.

Vusumzi Malinga (Karibu) It increased tremendously my knowledge on wine and I want to be able to sell my own wine without the help of a sommelier. Russell inspired me to keep on learning, improving myself in all aspects of life. Thank you so much.

Pretty Makuvaza (Karibu) This course will enable me to be more confident when I talk to guests about wine. Thank you for the opportunity.

Natalie van der Berg (Karibu)
This course has already helped me during my shifts. It will help my own knowledge and experience of wine tasting as well as assisting my customers. Doing this course gave me more experience and confidence in wine tasting and explaining and it was very interesting.

Andrew Homeyetsuro ( Buena Vista) This course is going to increase my knowledge towards wine and it has made me appreciate wine more. It has also changed my approach towards guests in a more professional manner.

Sean Wilson – Cape Town
“Honestly, the thing I’ll take away from this course the most is greater understanding of wine for my own personal enjoyment. I’ve gone from knowing nothing to a budding obsession in the space of a year and courses like this are always welcome as wine knowledge increases my appreciation of it. It will definitely help my waitering in terms of food-pairing tricks and being able to explain wine varietals with authority.”

Matthew Hendricks – Cape Town
“It allows me to be more confident when talking and explaining wines to guests and it is always a good thing to enhance your product knowledge so you can teach it to others.”

Karen Livesey – Cape Town
“Firstly I’ve never worked in the hospitality industry, so now this was a big eye opener for me just knowing and appreciating everything that has been put into it and one would definitely appreciate more after this course. I simply would recommend this course to any person. Alistair and Russel were extremely professional and made the course exciting. The knowledge will linger in my brain, like a vintage wine! Thank you for educating me, much appreciated!”

Kristy van Greunen – Cape Town
“It has changed my outlook on food and wine and taught me a real appreciation for the customs and traditions – as it were the philosophy of food – of wine and food pairing. It has helped me to be more confident at work and more experimental in the kitchen. Even if I stopped working in the service industry in future, I would say this course has improved my quality of life and that in itself is exceptional. Thank you.”

Justice Sithole - Johannesburg
“I now value myself, I got more motivated by the teacher and it also helped me on wine and food pairing. I am now a professional.”

Wellington Nkomo - Johannesburg
“It will give me the balance that I need so that I become a confident Wine Steward and live a positive life that will have goals.”

Fortune Sithole - Johannesburg
“With the knowledge you have passed on to me and my colleagues, now we can recommend wines with confidence.” “For sure good things are for free!!”

Frederick Sekhu - Johannesburg
“If I find a job, I will be the best Wine Steward. I will always meet the Guest’s needs.”

Cherity Chili - Durban
“This course has given me more information about wines and service excellence. In the past I didn’t know much about different types of wines, especially Red wines. Now I know what the difference is between a Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot.”

Sibonsile Ngubeni - Johannesburg
“It has helped me to understand and know more about wine and I will get to share my knowledge with other people”

Marlvin Gwese – Cape Town
“This training changed me, took me to another level of wine knowledge. I learned a lot of things in this training and in 2 years time, I will be a different person. At first I thought I was a professional, but I wasn’t. This training now gave me the confidence.”

Jacquin Daniels - Franschhoek
I knew something about wines but this course help me to be clear of my facts and now I can talk freely about the wines and pairing them with food. In my working environment I will definately practise it and spread the love to others. Thanks Paul and Rob you did a fantastic job!!

Alrenzo Phillips - Franschhoek
I have learnt about food and wine pairing and also about the animals which we compare wine to. I have tried it and it worked like a bomb! I have enjoyed the class so much that you wont be able to forget the things you have learnt. Thank you Paul and Robbie!!

Andie Adams - Worcester
I have learned what wines really are and to serve wine in different ways. It will help me to become a better person and will give me a bigger opportunity in work place. Im very pleased, thank youvey much I appriciate very much, may God be with you. Till we meet again.

Alice Mufundisi - Worcester
Will open doors to great opportunities that might come in my way. By always trying to improve as a person and be goal driven – think bigger than Swellendam. Its a step towards the direction I would like and to make a dream come true. Thanks Rob.

Jacqulene Esau - Worcester
This course changed my whole worldview of wine. Its not only there to get drunk (but for enjoyment) and more. A lot of passion and hard work goes into the winemaking process. The positive and professional teaching of you Rob encourage me to be the professional I can be. Thank you.

Irene Noble - Worcester
I have benefited a lot from this course. It makes me eager to learn more about the wine industry. I have always had an interest in wine, but now it has grown. I now will be able to teach more people with less knowledge than me about the different steps in wine making, how food is paired with wine, and stuff like that. I thank you for the change and for being part of such a great experience!

Ursula Engelbrecht - Stellenbosch
Will help me a lot. I’ve learned so much about everything. This course also made me realise that I really can be a professional in my work and my everyday life. The class was well presented and made the learning part fun. Well done Paul! It was awesome to be in your class!!! If I can do another course like this, I will grab it with both hands. You really inspired me to do my best and even more.

Elize Anthony - Stellenbosch
I was never interested in wine. I’ve learned a lot about personalities. In my business I can use what I’ve learned from this course the professional side i.e. to be a Professional, food etc. Thanks! Was great to be part of this course. The delegates were good, professionals! You were great Paul!

Morne Deysel - Stellenbosch
What I think of this course is that I have learned a lot especially about wine tasting. I work in a cellar but nerver tasted the wine so now I can also give my inputs towards the wines that we make.

Tatenda Shumba
“The last two weeks have made me more confident when it comes to selling wines.” “I hope in a few years I would be more knowledgeable and be able to impart some of this knowledge to others. This knowledge is a true asset, especially for people like me in the hospitality industry.

Justice Sithole
“I now value myself, I got more motivated by the teacher and it also helped me on wine and food pairing. I am now a professional.”

Wellington Nkomo
“It will give me the balance that I need so that I become a confident Wine Steward and live a positive life that will have goals.”

Fortune Sithole
“With the knowledge you have passed on to me and my colleagues, now we can recommend wines with confidence.” “For sure good things are for free!!”

Frederick Sekhu
“If I find a job, I will be the best Wine Steward. I will always meet the Guest’s needs.”

Charity Chili
“This course has given me more information about wines and service excellence. In the past I didn’t know much about different types of wines, especially Red wines. Now I know what the difference is between a Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot.”

Sibonisile Ngubeni
“It has helped me to understand and know more about wine and I will get to share my knowledge with other people”

Marlvin Gwese
“This training changed me, took me to another level of wine knowledge. I learned a lot of things in this training and in 2 years time, I will be a different person. At first I thought I was a professional, but I wasn’t. This training now gave me the confidence.”