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Precision and Skill Mark the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

South Africa’s premier celebration of Sauvignon Blanc has officially entered its landmark 20th year, drawing 159 entries from 95 producers across the country. Presented by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa...

South African Wine Industry Reaches New Heights in Tim Atkin’s 14th Special Report

Master of Wine Tim Atkin has unveiled his 14th annual South Africa Special Report,...

South African Preserve Championships crown organic berry jam as national winner

A handcrafted organic berry jam has taken the top spot among 700 entries from...

Agri-Tourism Leadership: Vergelegen Secures Back-to-Back Best Wine Farm Experience Awards

Vergelegen Estate has once again underscored the immense commercial and brand value of integrated...

Wellington Pinotage Crowned Overall SA Champion at 2026 SA Young Wine Show

On 21 August at the Percheron Hall at Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch, a...

Pieter Ferreira: Global IWC Lifetime Award Validates Four Decades of Cape Viticulture

Pieter Ferreira, affectionately known across the agricultural sector as “Mr Bubbles,” has spent more than four decades driving technical excellence and category growth in...

Amphora Wine Festival Celebrates Ancient Winemaking Tradition

An ancient winemaking tradition is making a remarkable comeback, and South Africa is celebrating this revival with the country’s first-ever Amphora Wine Festival on...

Tiger Brands Launches R200m Paarl Culinary Mega-Site

On 27 July 2026, food giant Tiger Brands officially launched its transformed Culinary mega-site in Paarl, delivering a major boost to the Western Cape’s...

Stellenbosch Wine Routes Marks 55 Years of Viticultural Leadership

When South Africa’s foundational Wine of Origin (WO) legislation was formally established, it formalized what local producers already knew: the unique intersection of decomposed...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as it marks 40 years since its establishment. Over four decades,...

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

The recent SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town highlighted a strong Italian appetite for local beef, signalling potential growth for South Africa's livestock...

Benguela Cove Refreshes Wine Labels and Highlights Estate Olive Oil

A Walker Bay estate refreshes its most familiar wines and points visitors toward something rarer in the press shed. The lighthouse at Benguela Cove stands...

20 Years of Taste: FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Entries Open

South Africa’s favourite crisp, refreshing cultivar is stepping into the spotlight once again. Entries are officially open for the prestigious FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA...

SA Wine Summit 2026: Navigating the Cycle of Extremes and Economic Headwinds

The South Africa Wine Summit convened at Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 28 May 2026, bringing together wine industry leaders, growers, and agricultural stakeholders...

2026 Wine Harvest and Economic Pressures Take Center Stage at Upcoming South Africa Wine Summit

As South African wine producers navigate increasingly volatile climate patterns and complex global trade environments, the upcoming South Africa Wine Summit is set to...