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International Wine Challenge 2025 results reveal a rapidly evolving global wine scene
The International Wine Challenge, widely regarded as the world's most influential, impartial and rigorously judged global wine competition, has just unveiled its 2025 medal and trophy results, sending shockwaves through the industry as bold ‘new world’ wines rise to challenge the long-standing dominance of the ‘old world’.
Beyond the bottle: 2025 wine harvest signals strong recovery, but success is up to all players in the value chain
After a notably poor harvest in 2024, South Africa’s wine industry is poised for recovery in 2025, offering renewed optimism across the sector.
Tastin’ France Johannesburg: a showcase of French excellence
The Tastin’ France professional tasting will be held on 13th June at the Saxon hotel in Johannesburg.
Congratulations to the WSET Diploma Bursary winners
May has been an incredible month of good news. Not only did the International Wine Education Centre announce fifteen recipients of a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Bursary granted by the Gérard Basset Foundation, they also have two brand new WSET Level 4 Diploma Students joining them for their August intake.
Announcement of new Chief Executive Officer
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 the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer - Kobie Lochner.
Swirl, sniff, sip and story – how narrative makes wine mean more
Long before tasting rooms and Insta-worthy vineyards, there were people. Characters. Romances. Epic treks. And, yes, wine. It turns out that what’s in the bottle often starts with what’s on the page. Because the truth is, the more you know about a wine’s backstory, the more you feel connected to the glass in your hand.
Diners Club International marks 75th Anniversary with $750,000 donation to World Central Kitchen
Diners Club International® has announced a donation of $750,000 to World Central Kitchen to aid communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide. For every purchase made with a Diners Club card globally on May 7, 2025, the company provided one meal, up to a total of $750,000. Diners Club Members globally met the donation maximum, indicating a successful donation day.
Hazendal launches limited-edition prestige Brut by Athi-Patra Ruga to support SA Arts
Hazendal Wine Estate is proud to launch the Artist Series | Limited Edition label.
KWV The Mentors’ 6th Limited Release Elevates South Africa’s Cabernet Sauvignon Legacy
On Monday evening, 19 May, the Hilton London Olympia hosted a highly anticipated event on the international wine calendar: the unveiling of The Mentors Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
Dan Really Likes Wine expands with a podcast format
Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine has launched a podcast version of SA’s most-loved wine show thanks to a nudge from Mike Ratcliffe.
Rooted in Clay: A new ceramic exhibition at Spier Wine Farm
Art lovers, curious visitors and ceramics collectors, start making plans to visit Spier Wine Farm’s historic Old Wine Cellar for ‘Grounded Practice’ – a new ceramics exhibition opening on 26 May.
Unpacking wine: A practical journey through the environmental landscape of packaging
This is the most complete resource on wine packaging, featuring a foreword by Jancis Robinson and global contributions from Porto Protocol Members.