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Uniquely created art is breaking barriers to wine appreciation
In a world where wine is an experience that brings together craftsmanship and a celebration of the senses, the 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction Showcase events, held in Cape Town and Johannesburg, aimed to break down the barriers to wine appreciation, transforming the experience into one of accessibility and engagement.
Rugby icons continue the tradition of excellence with the release of XV brandy expression
Avante Cape Brandy has launched its highly anticipated 15-year-old expression, the Founders’ XV. Co-founded by 15 renowned rugby legends from South Africa and around the world, the release symbolises a blend of narratives steeped in valour, dedication, and rich history. It represents the intersection of two powerful domains—rugby and brandy—each gaining increasing international recognition.
Has the world fallen out of love with wine?
The question I am most asked by muggles (aka non-wine industry people) – is how I came to write about wine? To them it seems an arcane, mysterious way to make a living. Wine, I tell them, generally over the rim of a Gabriel glass, is everything.
Marketing from the heart
Jessica du Toit loves people. She’s spent her life exploring the intricacies of human personalities, and her interest has found a natural place in digital marketing
More than just an app
Fourteen years ago, Heini Zachariassen found himself wandering up and down the aisles of a supermarket in Copenhagen, Denmark, looking for a wine to take to a friend’s house. The endless choice of wines left him puzzled and confused. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Why isn’t there a simple way for the average wine drinker to rate wines, just like we do with movies?” The question lingered, so he set about to build an app that catalogues, organises and ranks millions of wines.
What’s your unique story?
Wine producers worldwide are increasingly concerned about how difficult it is to sell their product. Christine Lundy reached out to the pros in the business for advice.
New cellar on the block
Sam Lambson always knew he wanted to do his own thing. He was DJing at 11, sold his sound equipment to friends to begin importing bicycle parts and hoverboards, and then used that money to buy his first grapes.
Up, up and away
Featuring soothing jazz music and virtual vineyard tours, La RicMal Wine Boutique at Cape Town International Airport offers an escape from the surrounding travel chaos. It’s also a significant milestone for the wine industry and black-owned businesses, highlighting efforts to diversify agriculture.
New wine safari offers convenient, educational trips to Durbanville farms
Get set to explore the Durbanville Wine Valley and its world-class wines with the launch of an all-new hop-on-hop-off service. The Durbanville Wine Safari offers an innovative, convenient and safe way to explore Cape Town’s northern vineyards.
The Ultimate Sparkling Celebration is Back: Secure Your Tickets for the 2024 Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
As the festive season approaches and with summer in full swing, the Franschhoek Wine Valley is excited to announce the return of its annual sparkling highlight: the Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival.
The WBWE – a crucial platform for South African bulk wine producers
The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE), now in its 16th edition, will take place November 25-26 at the RAI in Amsterdam. This event has solidified its position as the premier international meeting of the bulk wine and spirits industry, attracting many of the most significant wineries, cooperatives, and companies worldwide.
Plettenberg Bay’s Newstead Wines takes Best Producer Award at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd Time
Plettenberg Bay winery Newstead Wines has been crowned overall winner of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for the second time in four years, this year winning the award for Best Overall Producer with the Newstead Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique 2017. The same wine also won the competition’s trophy for best wine in the Extended Aging Class for Cap Classique wines seven years and older.