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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Entries for the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards are open, and the clock is ticking towards the announcement of these sought-after honours at a gala ceremony in November 2024. The Winemaker and Young Winemaker awards focus on quality and the recognition of excellence and are among […]
Judging of the young wines of the 2024 vintage year is well under way this week, with 1 387 entries (12% more than last year) competing for the top trophies, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals in the SA Young Wine Show – being held in the Johann Graue Hall at Nederburg in […]
While South African Sauvignon Blanc performs excellently locally and internationally, producers can now show their mettle in Sauvignon Blanc South Africa’s annual FNB Top 10 competition. Entries open Monday 15 July 2024 for this exclusive competition which is presented for the 18th time by the cultivar group Sauvignon Blanc SA in partnership with valued title […]
Step into a world of history as Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, celebrates 339 years of unparalleled winemaking with an exceptional selection of award-winning wines offered as a Vintage Tasting Experience in the illustrious cellars of the Manor House—a setting steeped in tradition and elegance. This remarkable occasion is exclusively available over July […]
Benguela Cove Wine Estate’s winemaker, Michelle Waldeck, was selected for the WineLand 30 Under 30 list 2024. This list showcases the rising stars, innovators, movers of change, and revenue generators in the South African wine industry. “This is quite an honour.” says Michelle. The 30 Under 30 list was released on 1 June 2024, with […]
The prestigious Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch recently played host to the Wine Tourism Conference 2024 on 30 May 2024. This significant event brought together key stakeholders from South Africa’s wine industry. The conference focused on the transformative power of wine tourism and its potential to drive growth and profitability in the wine sector. The […]
Explore some of the Cape’s best red wines at a premier tasting to be hosted by producers of the Durbanville Wine Valley on Friday, the 2nd of August. The Taste of Terroir Winter Red Wine Tasting Soirée by Durbanville Wine Valley will feature a range of red wines across several vintages and styles. Award-winning farms […]
