Read WineLand
More results...
Breaking new ground
Founded by a group of ambitious young entrepreneurs, Tipsy Twenties Winery challenges conventions and proves that love, innovation and resilience can transcend geography.
Relationships matter
Being an independent producer in South Africa is not without its challenges, as Alexandra McFarlane has come to realise. Having worked both locally and abroad for several years before setting out to do her own thing, the co-owner of McFarlane Wines is no novice when it comes to winemaking.
A more sustainable future for the wine industry
Climate change presents an urgent challenge to the Cape wine industry, requiring a balance between economic sustainability, rural livelihoods, and environmental responsibility.
From city streets to vine-covered valleys
Neil Jewell was born in Rochdale and grew up in South Benfleet, Essex. From a young age, he developed a passion for food, fuelled by a family that enjoys cooking, and cherished childhood memories in the kitchen. These experiences naturally led him to pursue a career in the culinary world.
2025 edition of the Bellingham Bernard Podlashuk trophy and prize has arrived
Shiraz producers with a passion for sustainability are invited to enter the prestigious Bellingham Bernard Podlashuk trophy competition, now in its fourth edition.
Hasher Family Wines named “Winery of the Year” at 2025 London Wine Competition
Hasher Family Wines has been awarded "Winery of the Year" at the prestigious 2025 London Wine Competition, with the acclaimed Ernest Pinot Noir wine leading the way to this extraordinary recognition.
Weltevrede wine Estate returns as official wine sponsor for the 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Weltevrede Wine Estate is proud to announce its continued partnership as the wine sponsor of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) for the second consecutive year.
Context matters: What really rules when judging wine
Master of Wine Cathy van Zyl was there to demystify the complex world of wine scoring, where a point or two can mean the difference between silver success and golden glory.
17th century slave-born Anna de Koning honoured by Groot Phesantekraal
On 8 April, the Cape Town Heritage Foundation officially unveiled a Blue Plaque to pay tribute to Anna de Koning (sometimes written as de Koningh or de Coningh).
Hazendal Wine Estate to host Leon Kluge’s Between Two Worlds Garden
Hazendal Wine Estate is honoured to welcome Between Two Worlds, an exclusive garden installation by celebrated Landscaper of the Year 2024, Leon Kluge.
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.