Team South Africa is hoping to up its game in next week’s World Blind Tasting Championship (WBTC) in France, when four local contestants will go head-to-head with 28 top wine-tasting teams from across the globe. On Saturday, 12 October, in the Loire’s Chateau...
The winners of the 9th Diageo Responsible Drinking Media Awards (RDMAs) were announced at an awards ceremony held at Four Seasons Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg on 3 October. Hosted by 702 Talk Radio host, Eusebius McKaiser, the RDMAs recognised journalists and media...
We love dogs. Period. Wherever wine is made, you’re likely to find a loyal canine snoozing in the cellar or roaming the vineyard. Go on, post your best pet pic or selfie via social media. Tag @WineLandSA and use the hashtag #SADogsofWine to be eligable for the prize....
Andrea Mullineux, although one of South Africa’s greatest winemaking treasures, is not actually South African. Gasp! We know… but regardless of where Andrea came from, we’re happy that she’s here to stay. In 2007, Andrea, along with her husband...
There’s been talk about sommeliers reaching a glass ceiling in South Africa. But Gregory Mutambe, head sommelier at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, says being a sommelier is still a lucrative (and promising) career choice. Does working as a sommelier...
World Environment Day 2019 takes place on Wednesday 5 June, with a focus this year on clean air and limiting air pollution. For families keen to enjoy the great outdoors, one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to do so is to visit Vergelegen wine estate in...
It’s not everyday that you find a fertile vine that is nearly 250 years old and boasts its own Facebook page or blessings from Britain’s beloved monarch. This worthy old lady stands in the heart of Cape Town, a stone’s throw from the Company Gardens...
Constantia will be a hive of activity in March when The Cape Wine Auction returns to the valley. The last auction in the area was in 2016 when it took place at Klein Constantia. The American Express Cape Wine Barrel Auction happens on Friday, 01 March, at the stunning...
This local breakthrough tannin innovation is a huge potential game changer in the wine industry, given that the locally produced tannins contains unique antioxidants and polyphenols. It not only preserves, protects and enhances all wine, it also has the...
The viticulturist Prof Piet Goussard was honoured with the iconic 1659 medal of honour on Thursday 7 February 2019 at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event at the historic Groot Constantia Estate. According to Dr Ernest Messina, Chairperson of Groot Constantia,...
by Chenin Blanc International Conference | 6 Feb, 2019 | Lifestyle, News
The first-ever Chenin Blanc International Congress will take place in Angers, France from 1-3 July 2019. This first edition is co-organised by the Chenin Academy and Destination Angers in partnership with Interloire, the Wine Federation of Anjou Saumur, the...
READY. STEADY. HARVEST! It’s that time of year again! Our #MyTrosIsMyTrots competition gives you the opportunity to show off your vineyards and grapes during the 2019 harvest. Take part, and WIN BIG! STEP 1: Take a photo, selfie or video of your 2019-harvest...
