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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...

Diemersdal Cabernet Sauvignon Wins 2024 General Smuts Trophy

For the second successive year a wooded Cabernet Sauvignon – this time from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville – excelled by clinching the prestigious General...

SA Wine 2024 Research Book Highlights Innovation and Sustainability

South Africa Wine proudly announces the release of its 2024 research book, a comprehensive publication detailing innovative strategies and initiatives dedicated to the South...

Diners Club Winemaker Awards 2024 Celebrating South Africa’s Top Vintners

Entries for the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards are open, and the clock is ticking...

Judging Underway for 2024 SA Young Wine Champions

Judging of the young wines of the 2024 vintage year is well under way this week, with 1 387 entries (12% more than last...

SA’s Sauvignon Blanc Stars Set to Shine in Annual FNB Top 10 Competition

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...

Groot Constantia Celebrates 339 Years with Exclusive Vintage Tasting Experience

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...

Michelle Waldeck Shines as a Top Innovator on WineLand’s 30 Under 30 List

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,...

Transforming South Africa’s Wine Tourism

The prestigious Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch recently played host to the Wine Tourism Conference 2024 on 30 May 2024. This significant event brought...

Discover Durbanville’s Red Wine Excellence at the Taste of Terroir Winter Red Wine Tasting Soirée

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,...

2025 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event Seeks Nominations for Visionary Leaders

South Africa is the only country in the world that can accurately pinpoint the exact date of origin of its wine industry, thanks to...