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Context is King: 2026 Summit to Address Economic and Climatic Pressures on SA Wine

The South African wine industry is preparing to gather at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory on 28 May 2026 for a pivotal exploration of the theme, "Context is King". In...

Quality Meets Resilience: SA Wine’s 2026 Strategic Pivot

The South African wine industry enters the second quarter of 2026 at a critical...

Swartland at 40: From Bulk Wines to World-Class Brilliance in South Africa’s Olive & Wine Heartland

There is a specific magic that happens when you cross the Bothmanskloof Pass into...

The May 1st Reset: Why the CAEPA Deal is a Competitive Game-Changer for SA

For years, South African producers have eyed the massive Chinese market with a mix...

China Deal Signals Opportunity, But Work Remains for South Africa Wine Exports

South Africa’s wine industry has welcomed two recent trade developments that could shape export...

Pinot Noir Oes Skop Af met Passie by Koelenbosch

Vanoggend, 13 Januarie 2025, was daar opwinding en entoesiasme onder die werkers tussen die wingerde van Koelenbosch in Stellenbosch toe die langverwagte oesseisoen aangebreek...

How South Africa’s Wine Industry is Redefining Global Excellence!

South Africa’s wine industry is earning global recognition, celebrated for its exceptional quality, heritage, and forward-thinking innovation. Here’s a closer look at how local...

Producers Hopeful of a Good-Quality 2025 Harvest

South African wine producers are entering the 2025 season with cautious optimism following the challenges of 2024, which saw extreme weather events such as...

Skye Nolan Named 2024’s Best New Wine Writer

The country’s best new wine writer for 2024 is Skye Nolan from Brackenfell near Cape Town, assistant-winemaker and compliance manager at Bellevue Wine Estate,...

Van Loveren Partners with Neil Ellis Wines to Boost South Africa’s Premium Wine Industry

Van Loveren, South Africa’s leading family-owned winery, has taken a significant step in expanding its influence in the wine industry with the acquisition of...

Vergelegen Triumphs with Amorim Biodiversity Award for Pioneering Environmental Efforts

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, celebrated for its exceptional sustainability initiatives, has triumphed over four international wine estates to take home the Amorim...

Kiara Scott Farmer and Mika Engelbrecht Shine at 2024 Diners Club Winemaker Awards

The winners of the 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the...

Platter’s 2025 Celebrates South Africa’s Vineyard Heritage and Excellence

The 45th edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with an elegant blue-green cover-colour that speaks of...

Van Loveren Acquires Survivor Brand, Strengthens Premium Wine Market Presence

Acquisition bolsters Van Loveren’s presence in the premium wine market and enhances regional diversity with grapes from areas such as Swartland, Darling, and Tradouw. Van...

Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival Returns for a Sparkling Weekend

As the festive season approaches and with summer in full swing, the Franschhoek Wine Valley is excited to announce the return of its annual...