CWG Miles Mossop Wines Maximilian 2021

93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot

Miles is an alumnus of Wynberg Boys’ High and a double BSc graduate from Stellenbosch University. He obtained his degree in viticulture and oenology in 1998, graduating top of his class, having completed a degree in geology and geochemistry in 1995. A student practical spell at Spice Route was followed by a stint with Gyles Webb at Thelema. In 1999, he spent a vintage at the prestigious Knappstein winery in Clare, South Australia, and then did a tasting stint in France. In January 2000, he joined Tokara for their first harvest and remained the winemaker until May 2018. He worked the 2000 and 2001 vintages as a cellar hand with Alain Parret in Condrieu, France, and Planeta in Sicily, Italy, respectively. Miles joined the CWG at the end of 2012 and served on the committee for four years from 2014 to 2017, first as vice chair and then as chairman. In 2004, Miles started his own wine brand, Miles Mossop Wines, while still remaining the winemaker at Tokara. He decided to go it alone in mid-2018 and is now 100 percent focused on his own brand. Miles is passionate about surfing, fishing and wine in all its guises.