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Diemersdal Estate Releases First Sauvignon Blanc from Bracing Vintage 2023
Just over a month after beginning its 2023 harvest, Diemersdal Estate from Durbanville has bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the estate’s signature grape variety.
Boela Gerber, Groot Constantia’s winemaker, heads to United States
2023 will see an exciting new door opening for Boela Gerber, winemaker for Groot Constantia, who has announced that he will be leaving the Estate to take up a position in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the United States. With more than 350 wineries, Virginia is currently the 8th biggest wine-growing state in the USA.
An Italian maestro, a forgotten vineyard and a historic wine
Leonardo da Vinci was known as a philosopher, architect, painter, sculptor, designer, writer, mathematician and musician. But few people know that this genius also poured his heart and soul into the art of wine.
South African wine industry welcomes the world at Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our spectacular country, our unique winemaking community and our wonderful Sauvignon Blanc on an international stage is around the corner.
Success for South Africa at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023
South African candidate Jo Wessels was named one of the top ten sommeliers in the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023 contest.
Agri-Expo herstruktureer vir volhoubare toekoms
Die oudste Landbougenootskap in Suid-Afrika, Kaap die Goeie Hoop Landbougenootskap, wat handel dryf as Agri-Expo, het aan die einde van 2022 noodsaaklike herstrukturering ondergaan. Die ly van beduidende verliese as gevolg van projekte wat die laaste paar jaar geen wins gegenereer het nie, asook die swak ekonomiese klimaat, het gelei tot hierdie drastiese, dog noodsaaklike besluit.
Enartis brings artificial intelligence to wineries and inspires a new vision of “Smart Enology”
Italian multinational collaborates with WINEGRID and confirms itself as a pioneer that integrates cutting-edge technologies into its winemaking solutions.
In Memoriam
Dave Louis Hughes, South African wine icon, died peacefully in Stellenbosch on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 84.
Lots to bid for at this year’s Cape Wine Auction
The Cape Wine Auction, in partnership with Mastercard, is taking place on Saturday, February 18, at the luxurious Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
ROTOCON launches wine label design competition with TUT
ROTOCON has launched a wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students at TUT’s Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts & Design, and the winner will be announced at WineLand Media’s 30 Under 30 Awards on June 23, 2023.
The South African wine industry honours its future leaders
The South African wine industry has formally honoured four outstanding individuals at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, hosted on South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, Groot Constantia in Cape Town, on Thursday 2 February 2023.
SAWID 2023 – A new era
Since its first publication in 1998, the South African Wine Industry Directory (SAWID) has become a staple in the industry as the definitive source of information for suppliers and producers. The Directory is distributed annually to viticulturists, winemakers and industry role players for quick reference and easy access to winery and business contacts.