Dan Nicholl is one of South Africa’s most established television personalities, corporate MCs and event hosts, combining an engaging presenting style, sharp sense of humour and extensive international experience with a genuine passion and knowledge of wine.
Dan is the host and executive producer of The Dan Nicholl Show, which ran for 16 seasons on DStv before moving into podcast format. Over the years, he has interviewed an impressive collection of international and South African personalities, including Evander Holyfield, Jamie Dornan, AB de Villiers, Wayde van Niekerk, Nadia Comaneci, Luis Figo, Shane Warne, Pearl Thusi and Cassper Nyovest.
As a Master of Ceremonies, Dan has hosted hundreds of events around the world, from major corporate conferences and gala dinners to international sporting events, awards ceremonies and charity functions. His international experience includes events in London, New York, Berlin, Monaco, Scotland, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Dubai, Mauritius and Abu Dhabi.
Wine Expertise
Wine has become an important part of Dan’s professional career.
He is the founder and host of Dan Really Likes Wine, a platform created to make wine more accessible, entertaining and enjoyable while celebrating the winemakers, estates and personalities behind South African wine.
Dan has WSET Level 2 with Merit and has written and spoken about wine for almost two decades. He hosts private wine dinners, tastings and wine-focused corporate events, bringing together his professional MC skills with considerable knowledge of the South African wine industry.
He is also a longstanding host and auctioneer of the Cape Wine Auction, helping raise millions of rand for charitable causes in the Cape Winelands. During the auction, Dan achieved a South African record when he sold a single bottle of wine for R1.3 million.
His wine experience makes him particularly valuable for events requiring an MC who can do more than simply introduce the programme. He can host the evening, interview winemakers, facilitate wine conversations, conduct auctions and bring knowledgeable but accessible wine commentary into the event.
Career Highlights
- Johannesburg-based celebrity MC and broadcaster
- Host & Executive Producer of The Dan Nicholl Show
- Founder & Host of Dan Really Likes Wine
- WSET Level 2 with Merit
- Almost two decades writing and speaking about wine
- Longstanding Cape Wine Auction host and auctioneer
- Set a South African record selling a single bottle of wine for R1.3 million
- Hosts private and corporate wine dinners and tastings
- Hosted hundreds of corporate and international events
- Events include the Laureus World Sport Awards, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Absa Cape Epic and Cape Wine Auction
- Former PICA Magazine Columnist of the Year
- Experienced MC, interviewer, moderator and charity auctioneer
Dan is an excellent choice for premium corporate dinners, wine events, gala evenings, awards ceremonies and luxury brand functions, particularly where the client wants a recognisable personality who can combine sophisticated event hosting with credible wine knowledge.
