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Always at the forefront of innovation, Vititec is once again pushing boundaries by introducing ‘jumbo vine’ that may be game-changers for some in the South African wine industry. European countries are known for experimenting with new technologies, but South...
A group of Franschhoek winemakers has collaborated on a single-vineyard wine that honours Sémillon while embracing modern winemaking techniques and wine styles. The GD1 Project, named after the South African clone Groendruif 1, is an initiative spearheaded...
Flagstone Wines has launched its range of vegan-friendly wines, as well as a special edition wine to commemorate its 21st birthday. Since 2019, Flagstone Wines has embraced a vegan-centred approach by removing animal-based fining agents from four varietals: the...
The growth in the agriculture sector is about two to four times more effective when it comes to increasing income among the poor than any other sector. A 2016 analysis by the Poverty and Equity Global Practice Group found 65% of poor working adults earn a living...
Social media influencers have become the latest marketing trend, but have they replaced traditional marketing methods? And are they a viable tool for wine businesses? Facebook has 21 million users in South Africa, while Instagram has proved itself to...
From the deck of her own yacht, former Miss South Africa Amy Kleinhans-Curd launched a limited edition Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) — called Amelia — from the Jan Harmsgat (JHG) collection. Amy took distinguished guests and media on a cruise around...
Blaauwklippen Vineyards announced the winner of its 36th annual Blending Competition on Friday 18 October. This year, Lydenburg Wynproewersgild from Mpumalanga took top honours at the competition. This competition celebrates taking the novelty of the...
Delheim Wine Estate in Stellenbosch hosted a special celebration in honour of a South African wine pioneer. During its 80th anniversary celebration on Tuesday 14 October, guests gathered to share pleasures that wine brings to life as well as the contributions to 80...
Viticulturists are becoming a scarce commodity in South Africa, and the decline in this profession in worrying. So, why are students and younger people reluctant to consider a career working in the vineyard? Lisa Lottering investigates. Although...
