
Wineries from Portugal, Italy and U.S. receive medals for ground-to-glass sustainability program
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is pleased to announce Casa Ferreirinha, a Portuguese reference brand in Douro Wines, as its platinum medal winner in BRIT’s 2019 International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing competition. Casa...
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Wining, dining and sharing stories with Nederburg in Khayelitsha
Nederburg, in collaboration with popular township entrepreneur, Siyabonga Mbaba, recently hosted an inspired evening of wining, dining and story-telling in the bustling township of Khayelitsha near Cape Town. The evening, held at 4 Roomed eKasi Culture Restaurant, saw...
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South African wines named in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018
Two South African wines have been named in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018. Hamilton Russell Vineyard's 2017 Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (rank 57) and Sadie Family's 2016 Skerpioen Swartland (rank 93) both made the prestigious list scoring 93 and 95 points...
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South Africa’s Top 100 most highly rated wines – 2019 Classification
The following are the most highly rated wines of the Cape over the past 10 years – those with the best track records involving numerous vintages in over 30 local and international forums for the assessment of wine quality and interest value between 2009 and 2018...
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Aggreko’s temp control and cooling systems offer significant saving on cost and capital spend
With the harvest season fast approaching, precise temperature control and cooling systems are crucial. Aggreko’s temporary, large-capacity solutions keep your produce in perfect condition, saving you significant cost and capital expenditure. Aggreko is a world-leading...
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Agri Megatrends: Tech remains the biggest disruptor in 2019
Several factors influence the overall sustainability of food and agricultural around the world. We identify the megatrends that are predicted to shape the global (and local) agricultural landscape in 2019 and beyond. The United Kingdom Food and Agriculture Association...
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Max du Preez: “SA’s balance sheet will take a decade to recover from post-Zuma hangover”
By the time former president Jacob Zuma left office on Valentine’s Day last year, his negative legacy was so widespread and profound, it had become structural, affecting both the economical, societal and agricultural sectors of South Africa. Anton Pretorius reflects...
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Minister Beverley Schäfer targets 250 000 new opportunities for young people
Minister of Economic Opportunities, Beverley Schäfer has announced a target of creating 250 000 new opportunities for the youth in the Western Cape over the next five years. Minister Schäfer said: “Youth unemployment in this country is too high. In the Western Cape,...
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Renowned South African artist designs label for 2016 vintage of Château Mouton Rothschild
Every year since 1945, a great artist has illustrated the label of Château Mouton Rothschild. Thus, the most famous names in contemporary art are brought together in a collection to which a new work is added each year. The owners of Mouton, Philippe Sereys de...
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The first timer’s guide to the Hemel–and–Aarde Valley
It is your first day out in South Africa and you are here to taste the wine. The country is loud, filled with contradictions and you need a break from the bustling city in the shadow of Table Mountain. Head to Hermanus immediately, writes Veritas 2018 Young Wine...
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The best way to spend a fruitful day in the Winelands
What's the best way to spend a fruitful day in the Winelands? Winner of the coveted 2018 Veritas Young Wine Writer of the Year, Llewellyn Lambert, gives his suggestions for tourists about planning such a day. How to get the most out of a mere 24 hours in the...
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Cape Winemakers Guild swells its ranks with two new members
The prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild has two new members with the induction of JD Pretorius and Samantha O’Keefe into this respected league of masters in the art of winemaking. Both accomplished winemakers in their own right, Pretorius has enjoyed a successful career...
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