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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 granite soils, shale-rich mountain slopes,...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as...

Benguela Cove Refreshes Wine Labels and Highlights Estate Olive Oil

A Walker Bay estate refreshes its most familiar wines and points visitors toward something...

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...

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...

Farewell to a Wine Pioneer: Dawid Saayman’s Legacy Rooted Deep in South African Soil

It is with sadness that the South African wine industry mourns the passing of Dawid Saayman, a true legend whose pioneering work in soil...

Calling All Winemakers: Entries Open for FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

Entries are now open for the 19th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 – South Africa’s only competition dedicated exclusively to...

Land Bank Launches Pioneering Wine and Spirits Fund to Drive Transformation in South Africa’s Beverage Sector

Land Bank’s Wine and Spirits Fund is a ground breaking partnership to drive transformation in South Africa’s wines and spirits sector. South Africa is currently...

SA Wine Tourism Shines: Inspired Path Wins Gold for Kanu Wines Film

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, South Africa’s Pieter Muller of Inspired Path Video Productions — in association with The Newspaper — has been...

Allesverloren Reinvents for the Future, Rooted in Six Generations of Swartland Soil

Allesverloren is entering a new chapter - one shaped by a fresh look, a renewed focus on terroir, and the spirit of a family...

Benguela Cove Blends Coastal Terroir with Winter Tourism to Elevate Wine Estate Experience

As a gentle chill settles over the Cape, Benguela Cove Wine Estate offers more than just a respite from the cool air; it presents...

Century of Pinotage Celebrated with Gold: A Proud Milestone for SA Viticulture

The Cape Mint™, Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest private mint, in collaboration with the Pinotage Association, held an event during which centenarian Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing...

Kobie Lochner Steps In as Historic Wines CEO

Historic Wines of the Cape, the managerial company of acclaimed wine brands, La Motte Wine Estate and Leopard’s Leap Wines, is pleased to announce...

Cattle in the Vines: New Research Could Reshape South African Wine Farming

As the South African wine industry gathers today, 22 May 2025, in Stellenbosch for the South Africa Wine Summit, a bold research initiative is...

Stellenbosch Farmers Lead Massive Reforestation Drive After Storm Devastation

The Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ ambitious tree-planting campaign has dramatically exceeded expectations, with wineries planting more than 20 times the number of trees uprooted in...