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Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 2024
Organised by Events by Celia, a company belonging to Celia Gilloway, the Cabernet Sauvignon judging took place on April 23rd in Cape Town, by three experienced tasters, Cape Wine Master Christine Rudman (as Chair), Colin Frith, winemaker and member of the ICWM, and Janine van Zyl, qualified sommelier and CWM student.
South African Brandy tops the charts at the Intercontinental Spirits Challenge
South African Brandy continues to stake its claim among the world’s premier drinks following chart-topping performances at this year’s Intercontinental Spirits Challenge held in Kortrijk, Belgium. Producers of South Africa’s quintessential spirit have just been awarded eleven of the authoritative competition’s highest accolades including a trophy for the Boschendal XO Potstill.
Soetmelksvlei – celebrating the artisan spirit of a 19th century farmyard
Babylonstoren is proud to present Soetmelksvlei, a unique historical experience on the slopes of Simonsberg.
Muskadel SA Awards 2024 honours an impressive 16 winners
South African muscadel producers have reason to celebrate, having secured 16 awards at the 2024 Muscadel SA Awards. Six platinum and ten gold award winners were announced for this noble cultivar at the 19th Muscadel SA Awards, sponsored by Vinochem, on Thursday, 6 June 2024, at Noop Restaurant in Paarl.
Young wine champions of 2024 sought at the country’s oldest wine show
Entries are now open for this year’s SA Young Wine Show, for which winemakers can enter until 21 June in all the country’s wine regions and up to 5 July directly at the Show Office in Paarl.
The Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec – Red wines on the medal trail
The third decade of the 21st century is proving to be a difficult era for wine producers everywhere. Per capita consumption is falling, so are wine prices. Reduced demand at the more premium levels takes some of the “fat” out of profit margins; insofar as everyday wines are concerned, there is obviously a floor price below which producers cannot go and still remain profitable.
AgriSA announces Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress in Cape Town
griSA is excited to reveal the details for the Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress scheduled to take place at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on 9 and 10 October 2024.
Sweets & Fortified Wine Auction: a rich offering of vintage wines that have stood the test of time
Strauss & Co is thrilled to announce its annual Sweets & Fortified Wine Auction, showcasing a collection of vintage wines that epitomise excellence. This month's auction also features an enticing array of new rarities in the Additional Finds session, promising enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to acquire exceptional bottles.
ROTOCON assists TubePac International establish globally competitive tube manufacturing facility
ROTOCON has assisted TubePac International with sourcing and implementing printing and finishing technologies to establish a globally competitive multi-layer and HDPE mono-material tube manufacturing facility in Johannesburg.
The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation Launches Online Self-Assessment Tool to Support and Connect Growers on their Regen Journey
The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF), a charity dedicated to creating a sustainable future for vineyards, growers and the planet, has launched the RV Guide – an online self-assessment tool to help growers recognise the good practices they already have in their vineyards, gauge their level of integration and discover new practices.
Van Ryn’s 15-year-old potstill crowned world’s best for 2nd consecutive year
At the 2024 World Drinks Awards Van Ryn’s 15-Year-Old Potsill Brandy was awarded World’s Best Wine Brandy, for the second consecutive year, beating fierce competition from France, Spain, Australia and other South African prominent brandy producers within the 2024 World Brandy Awards category.
Book your tickets now for the all-popular Trophy Wine Show public tastings in June
The Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec once again looks forward to hosting the single-night 2024 Public Tastings in Sandton and Cape Town, which follow the announcement of the 2024 winners on 4 June.