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December 12, 2024

Skye Nolan Named 2024’s Best New Wine Writer

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, Stellenbosch, who also had work stints at four other Cape wineries, as well as doing wine educational and business courses at a youthful age. The runner-up is Alisa Knoblauch from Somerset […]

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December 10, 2024

CapeWine 2025: Showcasing South Africa’s Wine Heritage to the World

CapeWine 2025: Showcasing South Africa’s Wine Heritage to the World

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is thrilled to announce the return of CapeWine, the country’s largest and most prestigious wine trade show, scheduled for 10-12 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). For the first time, DHL Express and Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL, have joined forces as the headline […]

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October 22, 2024

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 responded to this trend by partnering with six prominent South African wine brands to offer a range of premium canned wines. The collection includes six varietals from renowned local estates: Diemersdal […]

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Lifestyle , News
October 15, 2024

The Western Cape Backbone of South Africa’s Agriculture

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the Western Cape’s economy, driving growth, creating jobs, and contributing significantly to the country’s exports. With its rich, diverse landscapes – from the golden canola fields to vast vineyards and wheat lands – this region is the cornerstone of South Africa’s food production and agribusiness. As one of the […]

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Winemaker Finalists BACK L-R Henri Swiegers, Tertius Boshoff, Louis van der Riet, Pierre Wahl, Ben Snyman FRONT Kiara Scott Farmer
News , Wine
October 10, 2024

Finalists Unveiled for 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker Awards

Diners Club Winemaker Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, and six will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title. Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year Award to encourage […]

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August 13, 2024

Climate Crisis threatens SA Agriculture and Food Security

The recent scientific synthesis led by the University of Cape Town highlights the dire impact of climate change on South Africa’s agriculture, posing severe threats to the country’s food security, economic stability, and employment rates within the sector. Agricultural Vulnerability to Climate Extremes South Africa’s agricultural sector, which employs about 21% of the total workforce, […]

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July 19, 2024

Agri’s Got Talent 2024: Showcasing the Remarkable Skills of SA’s Agricultural Workers

Agri’s Got Talent invite South African agricultural workers to showcase their exceptional talents and contributions to the agricultural sector. More than just a singing competition, AGT aims to shine a spotlight on the immense talent within South Africa’s farming community while recognizing the vital role agricultural workers play in driving the sector forward. Over the […]

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July 18, 2024

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 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 […]

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June 21, 2024

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

Michelle Waldeck

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 […]

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June 4, 2024

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 Jan van Riebeeck’s diary entry on 2 February 1659, which read: “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes”. WHAT is the Wine Harvest […]

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