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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...

Agbiz and SA Wine Host Media Day to Boost Innovation and Sustainability

On 1 November 2024, Agbiz, in collaboration with South Africa Wine, hosted a successful Media Day at the picturesque Picardi Farm in Paarl. This...

Woolworths WCellar Unveils Premium Canned Wines

Canned wines are gaining popularity, particularly among younger consumers and outdoor enthusiasts, due to their convenience, single-serve portions, and eco-friendly appeal. Woolworths's WCellar has...

2024 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Awards: Celebrating Site-Specific Excellence

Producers of South Africa’s top-selling cultivar make exceptional site-specific wines. In a closely contested challenge, the judging panel of the 2024 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA...

Wesgro Announces 2025 Best of Wine Tourism Award Winners

Wesgro, the official Tourism, Trade, and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, is proud to announce the winners of the...

Finalists Unveiled for 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker Awards

The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete...

Cobus Germishuys: ’n Passievolle Reis deur Wyn, Wysheid en Lewenservaring

In die wynbedryf is daar min mense wat so ’n diep en blywende impak maak soos Cobus Germishuys. Hy is nie net ’n wynkenner...

Raise a Glass to Tradition: A Heritage Day Toast with Western Cape Wines

As Heritage Day approaches, South Africans are preparing to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make up our nation. In the...

Vergelegen Wine Estate Embraces Innovative Trellis System for New Cabernet Sauvignon Planting

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part...

Nederburg’s Double Gold Triumph Pays Tribute to Günter Brözel’s Legacy

The inspiration behind Nederburg’s cache of double golds earned at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards can be found in the legacy...

Vusi Dalicuba Wins VinLog Merlot Trophy at 2024 Michelangelo Awards

Vusi Dalicuba, the talented winemaker at Vergenoegd Löw Estate, is basking in the glow of his recent accolade. He secured the coveted VinLog Merlot...