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The contest

A highly significant and influential competition: global benefits on local soil

With more than 30 years of experience in the wine industry worldwide, Belgium-based Concours Mondial de Bruxelles now spreads its wings to Africa with the launch of the South African Selection by CMB.

This new competition now offers South African wine and spirits producers a global benchmark for positioning themselves in both local and international markets under the banner of one of the world’s most prestigious competitions – without the risk and the cost of international shipping.

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Professional expert judges

Wines and spirits registered in the South Africa Selection by CMB are judged on their typicity and their style. A hand-selected panel of expert judges has been selected for their ability to meticulously, skillfully and independently assess all wines and spirits registered in the competition. At the same time our judges are primarily selected to our panels for the added value they bring for the producers through their abilities as both local and global retailers and merchants, influential journalists and buyers.

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Adding operational value

Taking part in the South Africa Selection by CMB offers the producers valuable and useful feedback from the professional judging panel in the form of an in-depth analysis and an Aroma Wheel for every wine tasted.

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Improve brand awareness

Since 2024 the South Africa Selection by CMB has already dramatically enhanced the visibility of our wines and spirits in international markets. Showcasing your products to the diverse audience of industry professionals on the tasting panels, generates global exposure for your brand and your products.

Join the competition

Registering online is the easiest way to enter your wines. Our team will guide you through the registration process.