Don’t miss your chance to give your furry wine companion the spotlight they deserve. The competition kicks off on 1 July 2025. Get those cameras ready, and let’s see your #SADogsofWine shine.
The stakes are higher than ever for the 2025 #SADogsofWine competition. This year’s top dog will be crowned best in show and earn their spot on the December cover of WineLand Magazine, along with a feature article celebrating their story.
The first 100 participants receive a 2kg bag of dog food.
THE AMAZING PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR:
First Prize:
• Front cover and article feature on WineLand Magazine December issue
• Ricky Pet Products hamper (R2 250 value)
• 20kg Ideal Pet Food bag + bucket hat + frisbee
• Personalised dog biscuit from The Barkery
• Biscuit prize pack from The Barkery
• 4 x Electric scooter ride vouchers (Stadler House)
• Assorted Woof Bakes biscuits
Second Prize:
• Ricky Pet Products hamper (R2 250 value)
• 20kg Ideal Pet Food bag + bucket hat + frisbee
• Personalised dog biscuit from The Barkery
• Biscuit prize pack from The Barkery
• 2 x Electric scooter ride vouchers (Stadler House)
• Assorted Woof Bakes biscuits
Third Prize:
• Ricky Pet Products hamper (R2 250 value)
• 20kg Ideal Pet Food bag + bucket hat + frisbee
• Personalised dog biscuit from The Barkery
• Biscuit prize pack from The Barkery
• Assorted Woof Bakes biscuits
People’s Choice:
• Ricky Pet Products hamper (R2 250 value)
• 20kg Ideal Pet Food bag + bucket hat + frisbee
• Personalised dog biscuit from The Barkery
• Biscuit prize pack from The Barkery
• Assorted Woof Bakes biscuits
ABOUT THE PRIZE SPONSORS
Cork supply: For four decades Cork Supply has been leader in the fields of Investigation, Development and Innovation. Every day the teams are driven to develop new ways of improving upon our products and services, to guarantee the satisfaction of our customers.
Ideal Pet Food: Ideal is a dog and cat food brand, scientifically formulated and made from high quality ingredients to achieve the correct proportions of nutrients necessary for optimal health during all the stages of your dogs` or cats` life.
Creative Oak is a premium oak alternatives brand from Tonnellerie Ô, a global leader in coopering and oak innovation. Designed for winemakers, brewers, and distillers, Creative Oak offers precision-crafted oak adjuncts that deliver complex flavor, aroma, and structure. From staves and fan packs to square and custom bung inserts, each product is developed with sensory science and sustainability in mind. Creative Oak empowers winemakers, distillers, and brewers to experiment boldly, refine profiles efficiently, and elevate their craft with the timeless magic of oak.
Stadler House: Stadler House was born out of a love for nature, design & making people happy. We’re a team whose mission is to bring you beautiful quality plants, gifts & products. We believe in supporting local brands in our space & growing the community.
From The Barkery: Since 2011 we have baked & created all natural, artisan treats for the furry guys we share our lives with. Our treats are carefully hand made with extra love & expertly tested by our tasting officers. SA’s original home of CBD products for animals.
Ricky Pet Products: Ricky Pet Products is a premium all-natural range of supplement and grooming products for dogs and cats, harnessing the healing properties of Buchu. Ricky Pet Products are effective in the management of joint pain and stiffness, hot spots, skin conditions, wounds, bites and allergies while promoting general wellbeing and longevity. Our products are formulated to promote your pets’ optimal health, wellbeing and longevity in a natural and effective way and thereby ensuring a pro-active approach to your pets’ health from an early age. For pets with existing chronic condions, give your pet the best alternative in managing pain and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, hip dysplasia, skin disorders, bladder infection and general injuries. Best of all – Ricky Pet Products yield no harmful side effects and can safely be used long-term. Heal, protect and maintain your dog’s great health with Ricky Pet Products!
At Woof Bakes, we believe every dog deserves a celebration — and a slice of cake too!
Born from a love of baking and a passion for our furry best friends, Woof Bakes creates tail-waggingly delicious birthday cakes and treats made especially for dogs. We specialise in custom cakes tailored to your theme — whether it’s a dinosaur barkday, a royal pawty, or a sporty celebration, we bring your pup’s personality to life in cake form. Each treat is handmade with wholesome, pup-safe ingredients (no nasties, ever!) and designed to make every pawty unforgettable. We also offer iced and personalised biscuits — perfect for doggie walks, pawty packs, competitions, or simply treating your goodest boy or girl. Whether it’s a first barkday, a gotcha day, or just because — Woof Bakes is here to spoil your four-legged family member with treats they’ll love, and you’ll feel good about.
Delicious. Adorable. 100% dog approved. Let’s make every celebration pawsome!
HOW IT WORKS?
Step 1: Upload a photo of you and your cellar pooch via social media. Please ensure that your account is public so that we can see your post.
Step 2: Like, follow and tag @WineLand Magazine on Facebook and @winelandmedia on Instagram.
Step 3: Give us your most creative ‘wine & woof’ caption & use the hashtag #sadogsofwine2025.
(*Alternatively, email your image & caption to in@wineland.co.za or ingerese@wineland.co.za)
Competition closes 3 October 2025. Winner announced 1 December 2025 (on our social media platforms & print magazine). T&Cs apply (listed below).
Last year’s winners:
WineLand Media | Social Media Competition | Terms and Conditions
The promoter is: WineLand Media (a division of South Africa Wine) whose registered office is at Picardi Farm, Cecilia Street, Southern Paarl, 7646
The nominations are open to residents of the South Africa except employees of WineLand Media & South Africa Wine and their close relatives and anyone connected with the judging of the #SADogsofWine competition.
The winning photo(s) will be reviewed and determined by an appointed in-house panel comprising of various wine industry roleplayers, including South Africa Wine stakeholders. The panel is chaired by WineLand Media editor-in-chief, Wanda Augustyn.
There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter.
By entering, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Route to entry for the #SADogsofWine competition and details of how to enter are via Facebook, Instagram and Email.
Only one entry will be accepted per person.
Closing date for entry will be 3 October 2025. After this date the no further entries to the #SADogsofWine competition will be permitted.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
The rules of the #SADogsofWine competition and how to enter are outlined above.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the #SADogsofWine competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
Nominees will be chosen by WineLand Media’s own in-house judging panel, chaired by Wanda Augustyn (WineLand Media Editor). The nominations are conducted via social media sites as measured and recorded and verified by promoter and or its agents.
The promoter will notify the nominee of inclusion to the #SADogsofWine competition.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the #SADogsofWine competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering this #SADogsofWine competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The #SADogsofWine competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by South African law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
The nominee agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current South African data protection legislation (PoPI) and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
Entry into the #SADogsofWine competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to WineLand Media and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the publisher’s Privacy Policy.
