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New SA Wine Writer of the Year revealed
The country’s best new wine writer for 2023 is Margeaux Goosen, who has just completed a stint as winemaking assistant at a boutique winery in Baden, Germany, while the runner-up is Jenna Higgins, newly appointed head winemaker at Wolvenhoek in Wellington and the best blog award went to Clint van Heerden, a chartered accountant and wine lover.
Kleine Zalze Furthering the Legacy of Stellenbosch Old Vine Chenin Blanc
"Chenin Blanc is an integral part of the legacy of Cape wine," says Carina Gous, GM of Kleine Zalze Wines in Stellenbosch. "Not only for its being planted throughout the Cape winelands, but also due to the fact that – despite its origins in the Loire region of France – South Africa is today seen as the leading producer of quality Chenin Blanc wines.
‘Boplaas quality is grounded in local know-how and Portuguese wisom’
The Boplaas name is synonymous with excellence. Included in its achievements, the family-owned winery has won almost as many Double Gold awards at Veritas - South Africa’s longest-running championship – as the 33-year-old show has been held. Much of this, it owes to its association with Portugal.
South Africa’s top journalism talent honoured at 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year ceremony
The much-anticipated national winners of the 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY), were announced at a ceremony in Johannesburg after weeks of deliberation by the esteemed judging panel.
Call for nominations: WineLand’s 30 under 30 for 2024
WineLand Media, in collaboration with ROTOCON, is looking for the next generation of wine industry role players, bold minds and game-changers, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
Winners of 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge announced
“They’re smart, ambitious, and primed for success,” said Millicent Maroga, corporate affairs director for HEINEKEN Beverages, of the newest generation of Inter Hotel Challenge (IHC) winners
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