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Why wine cellars and breweries need forensic engineering
The collapse of wine tanks at Darling Cellars in 2021 made industry news, and when forensic metallurgists were called in to analyse what had happened, they found that poor manufacturing had caused the failure, resulting in massive losses for the wine business.
Breaking Barriers: Elunda Basson’s Journey from Vineyards to Boardrooms
Appointed last week as Chairperson of Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, Elunda Basson is rewriting the rules of winemaking
Bulking up for the long haul
The annual World Bulk Wine Exhibition provides an unparalleled overview of global wine market trends.
Call to enter the Trophy Wine and Trophy Spirits Shows – brought to you by Investec
Enter the Trophy Wine Show and Trophy Spirits Show competitions now!
Doing what comes naturally
Growing up in a family with a rich winemaking heritage, brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson were destined to swirl, sniff and sip their way through life.
Hail the hybrids
Most of the wine grape varieties we know and love come from the European species Vitis vinifera. Hybrid cultivars break the mould by crossing different Vitis species.
A taste of SA in Canada
Originally from Johannesburg, Quinton Bennett didn’t choose the culinary path; he sort of found himself in it. As a young man, he started working in kitchens and discovered a world filled with teamwork and pride that felt right to him. The more he worked, the more he realised he was meant to be a chef.
Championing Female Entrepreneurship: Entries for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award open in South Africa
A new era of bold leadership is here. The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award returns for its fourth year in South Africa, shining a light once again on the visionaries, trailblazers, and risk-takers who are redefining industries.
A new era for the International Wine Challenge as new leadership team appointed
The International Wine Challenge is embarking on an exciting new era under the ownership of Chris Ashton. Now operating independently as IWC Events Limited, Ashton is excited to announce a dynamic new leadership team who will bring fresh energy, expertise and innovation to the International Wine Challenge.
winelab.Africa announces African Chapter of the WSET Global Alumni Association
Since 2018, more than 20 students have attained a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma in South Africa.
Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry
Opportunities are brewing for businesses in the hospitality, food, and beverage industry as Hostex 2026 approaches.
Cheers to 100 Years! Pinotage Centenary Celebrations Set to Ignite 2025 and Beyond
In 2025, South Africa raises a glass to a century of Pinotage—a varietal that has not only shaped our nation’s winemaking identity but also captivated wine lovers across the world.