by GC Communications | 18 Jun, 2018 | Blog, News
Embark on a journey of discovery into rare, exceptionally crafted wines at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase to be held in Cape Town on Thursday, 16 August and Johannesburg on Wednesday, 22 August 2018. This public tasting gives wine enthusiasts the...
by Sanlam Private Wealth | 15 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Last month, a 1774 bottle of Jura Wine sold for a record-breaking R1.51 billion in France, proving that although a worldwide wine shortage is catalysing a price hike, it’s not dampening investors’ appetite for extra-special vintages. Globally – and in South...
by The Pinotage Association | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The Pinotage market is booming. At 24 million litres a year and counting, it’s one of the South African wine industry’s fairy-tale success stories and the good times seem unlikely to end any time soon. Of the top 10 most-planted wine grape varieties in the...
by Johannes Richter | 14 Jun, 2018 | News, Wineland
On Wednesday 13 June, Bonnievale Wines called together industry and media from far and wide to announce not only its new premium range, The River Collection, but also to provide insight into its new brand identity and vision for the future. Chairman Anton Smuts...
by Anton Pretorius | 13 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
KWV Brandy pulled out all the stops at the KWV House of Fire, hosting South Africa’s top bartenders and creative gourmands and ultimately, crowning the winner of the KWV Brandy Reimagined competition. Last night (12 June), KWV‘s age-old brandy...
by Hot Oven Marketing | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The 12th annual Slow Food & Wine Festival is a way for the producers of the much-loved Robertson Wine Valley to share their belief in a slow way of life with food and wine enthusiasts who want to savour immersive experiences and prefer to encounter the...
by James Wright (Primacoustic) | 12 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
A quick search of the internet for information on the influence of sound on people’s sense of taste turns up countless studies examining this phenomenon and all come to a similar conclusion. Sound does, in fact, levy a significant influence on the taster’s palate. ...
by Anton Pretorius | 11 Jun, 2018 | Blog, News
See which South African wines won medals at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards. The results of the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 were recently announced. Of the 149 platinum medals that were awarded, South African producers managed to scoop...
by | 6 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Thandisizwe Eric Mnyango, senior cellar assistant at Riebeek Cellars, has set an inspiring example of what can be achieved when employees take advantage of the opportunities the cellar affords for personal growth and career advancement. Riebeek Cellars prides itself...
by | 4 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Aware.org, the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education, launched a new consumer campaign focused on building a culture of responsibility and moderation within the alcohol ecosystem of brand-owners, consumers and other stakeholders. The campaign,...
by Bernice Chan | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Wine expert Robert Joseph points to a future where blends suited to mass consumer tastes replace vintages, glass closures replace cork and screw cap, robots pick grapes, and wine shops offer experiences like modern bookstores. British wine expert Robert Joseph...
by Leanie Louw | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Sauvignon Blanc is a key cultivar for wineries from the Durbanville area. With changing consumer preferences for this popular varietal, winemakers have to keep up with the latest trends. SenseLab, a new sensory laboratory focussing on sensory evaluation in the wine...
