Hazendal Wine Estate is honoured to welcome Between Two Worlds, an exclusive garden installation by celebrated Landscaper of the Year 2024, Leon Kluge.
Hazendal Wine Estate to host Leon Kluge’s Between Two Worlds Garden
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Backsberg Family Wines Harvest Report 2025
Alicia Rechner, Backsberg’s veteran winemaker now in her 30th harvest season, rolls it between her fingers before popping the small, oval fruit into her mouth to taste it – a decisive moment where numbers and measurements give way to experience and artistry.
Gérard Basset Foundation and the International Wine Education Centre Announce Bursaries for WSET Courses in South Africa
The UK-based Gérard Basset Foundation is delighted to announce a bursary scheme for historically-disadvantaged students for the prestigious WSET Level 3 in Wines qualification as well as the WSET Level 4 Diploma.
Award-winning Creation Wines: Excellence in Culinary Innovation
Creation Wines proudly celebrates receiving One Star in the prestigious 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, recognising the estate’s innovative approach to wine and food pairing, and reinforcing its reputation for excellence following its 2024 Val d’Or Award for Best Brand Experience and Number 3 ranking in the World’s Best Vineyards, Number 1 in Africa.
The art of sustainability
Nestled in the heart of the Banhoek Valley, Oldenburg Vineyards boasts both untamed indigenous fynbos and world-class vineyards. It’s a place where sustainability thrives in perfect harmony with nature.
Nurturing our vineyard teams
Over the years, vineyard workers have often sought guidance from vineyard manager Rosa Kruger for practical advice to improve their skills.
The wine tourism evolution
South Africa’s wine tourism industry has markedly evolved in the last two decades. No longer centred solely on wine tastings and cellar tours, it now has a diverse array of experiences designed to meet the expectations of a broader and more discerning visitor profile.
Sauvignon from the sea
A chance encounter, an Italian connection and the rising tides of the Atlantic Ocean led to an experimental wine produced according to an ancient Roman winemaking method.
Steenberg’s 2025 Harvest: A Vintage Defined by Precision and Promise
As the dust settles on the 2025 harvest season, Steenberg Vineyards reflects on a year marked by resilience, consistency, and exceptional quality. With steady yields, outstanding grape health, and a harvest timeline aligned with historical norms, winemaker Elunda Basson and viticulturist Vlok Hanekom believe 2025 will deliver one of Steenberg’s finest vintages.
Compensation Fund contributions
Wine producers and cellars must be registered with the Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund to cover their workers against work accidents and declare their earnings annually. Employers must now take note of the 2025 assessment period announced by the acting director general of the Department of Employment and Labour.
The geology of wine
Paul Clüver Family Wines recently hosted Professor John Compton to discuss the geological history and significance of the Elgin basin. Elgin is a cool-climate region known for exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but despite its rocky niche, the valley shares a fragile ecosystem with other parts of the Cape.
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking in Stellenbosch trace back centuries, modern advancements are reshaping the landscape, allowing winemakers to refine techniques while staying true to time-honoured traditions. From sustainable farming practices to cutting-edge viticulture technology, the balance between the old and the new is shaping the future of winemaking in South Africa.
Q&A with Dr Janet Cotton
Dr Janet Cotton is a distinguished metallurgist and materials engineer, renowned for her expertise in solving complex engineering challenges across various industries. She is the founder and managing director of One Eighty Engineering Solutions, Africa’s most widely scoped ISO 17025:2017 accredited materials and metallurgical testing laboratory.
What’s on the table: South African dining trends for 2025
Dineplan spoke to South Africa’s culinary chefs and industry insiders to find out what we can expect in 2025.
The Pavarotti and Black Sabbath
In case of the wines there are a lot of kick ass Bordeaux Blends, Pinot Noir, SMG (Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache), top class Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc; but I want to discuss what is supposed to be and should be the highlight and showstopper of South Africa: Pinotage.
With consumer confidence at its highest since 2019, the local wine industry charts strategic course for 2025 despite previous year’s headwinds
The South African wine industry begins 2025 with cautious optimism, according to leading distributor Vinimark’s first-quarter Market Review.
ROTOCON launches third annual student wine label design competition
ROTOCON has kicked off its third annual student wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students in TUT’s Department of Visual Communication (Integrated Communication Design (ICD)), Faculty of Arts & Design, with 60 students participating.
Winners announced: 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of Cape Town’s theatre industry, celebrated their 60th year in spectacular fashion at a glamorous ceremony at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Sunday, 23 March. Winners across 23 categories were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the performing arts, both on and off the stage.
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