Vusi Dalicuba, the talented winemaker at Vergenoegd Löw Estate, is basking in the glow of his recent accolade. He secured the coveted VinLog Merlot Trophy at the prestigious 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards for his 2022 Vergenoegd Löw Amalie Merlot. This wine also achieved a remarkable score of 90 points in the 2024 […]
Recent headlines have raised concerns about a potential potato shortage in South Africa, with warnings that prices could soar to as much as R200 for a 10kg bag. While the situation is serious, it’s important to approach these warnings with a balanced perspective. The concern stems from severe and prolonged frost in early July, which […]
For the second successive year a wooded Cabernet Sauvignon – this time from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville – excelled by clinching the prestigious General Smuts Trophy Trophy as overall SA Champion Young Wine of 2024, after also being named as the country’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon (wooded) at the SA Young Wine Show. Diemersdal Estate has […]
Formerly Ceylon and once the mystical Serendip (hence ‘serendipity’), Sri Lanka, with its eight World Heritage Sites, is rich in natural beauty and man-made wonders: pristine rainforests, tropical spice plantations, and picturesque tea plantations in the cool highlands. The rich Buddhist culture is evident in the friendly Sinhalese people and the impressive colourful Dambulla Rock […]
National Parks Week 2024 promises to be a celebration of South Africa’s natural beauty, offering free access to most of the country’s 21 national parks. Kicking off with a special event at Marakele National Park on 8 September 2024, the 19th annual SA National Parks Week runs from 9 to 13 September, with extended access […]
South Africa Wine proudly announces the release of its 2024 research book, a comprehensive publication detailing innovative strategies and initiatives dedicated to the South African wine industry’s economic viability and market growth. This book highlights the South Africa Wine Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy, which funds academic research on vineyard management, pest and disease […]
Shiraz SA has once again highlighted the excellence of South African Shiraz with the announcement of the 12th annual Shiraz SA Challenge winners. The prestigious event, held on Thursday, 15 August 2024, at Simonsvlei Wine Cellar in Paarl, saw six vintages from various regions being celebrated for their outstanding quality. The event, which gathered wine […]
The 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards recently celebrated South Africa’s finest wines, highlighting the importance of terroir in wine production. Held at the prestigious Lanzerac Hotel and Spa on 14 August, the event showcased top-quality wines from diverse wine terrains, with accolades awarded to exceptional producers from across the country. This year’s top honor, […]
Die George Landbouskou, wat van 29 Augustus tot 1 September 2024 plaasvind, beloof ‘n fees van landbou- en vermaakaktiwiteite. Dr. Ivan Meyer, Minister van Landbou, Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme, sal die skou open, wat tradisioneel ‘n verskeidenheid diere-uitstallings lok, insluitend beeste, perde, skape, bokke, en pluimvee, asook ‘n perdeskou. Kom kyk gerus na die pluimvee-afdeling […]
Die Wes-Kaap Jeugskou het aangekondig dat hulle nie vanjaar aan die Nasionale Jeugskou Kampioenskappe in Middelburg, Mpumalanga sal deelneem nie, weens die huidige uitbreking van Bek-en-Klouseer in sekere dele van die land. in sekere dele van die land. Belangrike Punte uit Vergadering Na ‘n dringende vergadering met die bestuur, afrigters en landbouskole, is die volgende […]
