Are South Africans developing a taste for Kiwi Savvy B?
New Zealand is renowned for a couple of things: Rugby’s Haka, Lord of the Rings, sheep, and Sauvignon Blanc. But...
Are South Africans developing a taste for Kiwi Savvy B?
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Are zero alcohol drinks really zero alcohol?
Are zero alcohol drinks really zero alcohol?
The demand for non-alcoholic drinks are on the rise. But it’s important to know that not every drink labelled 0.0%...
The art of oak | Q&A with Andrea Freeborough
The art of oak | Q&A with Andrea Freeborough
It is often said that oak is like a spice in the hand of a winemaker. Like that of a chef, a winemaker’s hand may...
Absa Top 10 Pinotage: Mutual value for both producer and consumer
Absa Top 10 Pinotage: Mutual value for both producer and consumer
The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition continues a partnership that benefits both the sponsor and Pinotage...
Meet Laurie Cooper: SA’s superstar sommelier and winemaker
Meet Laurie Cooper: SA’s superstar sommelier and winemaker
You might know Laurie Cooper as the winner of the Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019. But did you know...
Argentina uncorked: A taste of South America’s best Malbec
Argentina uncorked: A taste of South America’s best Malbec
Along with tango, asado and soulful conversation, wine lies at the heart of Argentine culture and identity. Anton...
Winetech panel discussion: Tech key to beating climate change
Winetech panel discussion: Tech key to beating climate change
The Innovation Summit, held at the Cape Town Stadium last month, provided the perfect platform for Winetech to host...
Making sense of warm and cool climates
Making sense of warm and cool climates
Climate is considered the most important factor when it comes to the quality of grapes, with a dividing line...
Shortage of viticulturists: A cause for concern?
Shortage of viticulturists: A cause for concern?
Viticulturists are becoming a scarce commodity in South Africa, and the decline in this profession in worrying. So,...
Industry barometer: How producers really feel about the state of the grape wine industry
Industry barometer: How producers really feel about the state of the grape wine industry
How do producers feel about the current state of the industry? Anton Pretorius spoke to leading grape producers to...
Meet South Africa’s team of supertasters
Meet South Africa’s team of supertasters
Call them athletes if you like. Team Nederburg South Africa comprises the country’s top wine tasters who will fly...
Vititec’s clone & cultivar wine tasting sheet | emerging cultivars (2016-2018)
Vititec’s clone & cultivar wine tasting sheet | emerging cultivars (2016-2018)
Below you'll find the results from Vititec's annual new clone and cultivar tasting. Vititec, trusted producers of...