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New MW hails from The Netherlands
A new Master of Wine was announced yesterday taking the total to 301 worldwide.
Cees van Casteren
Following the successful submission of his dissertation, Cees van Casteren from The Netherlands becomes the second Dutch person to gain the notoriously-difficult qualification, and 301st in the world.
“I am both relieved and happy to be the second person from my country to achieve this prestigious qualification,” he said.
Cees van Casteren started writing about wine in 2004 and since then he has written ten books and some 300 articles on wine and food.
He is a noted wine educator in the Netherlands through his involvement with the partnership Liquid Assets, and also runs his own independent wine consultancy and training business.
Cees has twice been named Dutch Vinologist of the Year.
He is based in Venray, in the south of the Netherlands, where he lives with his wife and daughter.
The subject of Cees’ dissertation was An Examination of Chenin Blanc as the Potential Reference Wine of South Africa.
The dissertation is the third part of the Master of Wine qualification, and follows the Theory and Practical examinations.
Congratulations Crees! Hope to meet you soon.
Hi Cees
Well done and congratulations from everyone at Boland Cellar. Where can I get access to a copy of the dissertation?
Regards
Jean
Hi Jean, thanks for your facilitation with regards to the tasting; the copyrights of the dissertation are with the Institute. I will have to ask their permission to share it with you and the rest of the SA wine industry. I will let you know soonest, thanks again/Cees
Many, Many congratulations Cees. This is a fantastic achievement for you and one that is thoroughly deserved. To have achieved this in a second language is a testament to your hard work and dedication to passing these exams.
Well done and make sure you enjoy the huge relief that you must feel.
Very best wishes
Philip Tuck and all at Hatch Mansfield.
Congratulation with this achievement. At last after all these years. I am proud to know you and to have the honour to taste wine with you. Wine and food our passion.
From TO MUCH!!