by Anton Pretorius | 8 Aug, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
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...
by Anton Pretorius | 29 Jun, 2019 | Lifestyle, Wineland
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...
by Judy Bryan | 28 May, 2019 | Lifestyle, News
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...
by Maryke Roberts | 22 Feb, 2019 | Business and Marketing, Lifestyle, News, Wineland
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...
by Janine Walker | 21 Feb, 2019 | Lifestyle, News
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...
by Anton Pretorius | 11 Feb, 2019 | Lifestyle, News, Viticulture research
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...
by Isabeau Botha | 8 Feb, 2019 | Lifestyle, News
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...
by Anton Pretorius | Blog, Lifestyle, News, Wineland
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...
by Feed That Bird | 4 Feb, 2019 | Lifestyle, News
Driven by a mandate to affect real change, Stellenbosch Wine Routes today officially introduced Tasting Stellenbosch, which will be upskilling the community by providing hospitality training. This member organisation is chaired by well-known Stellenbosch chefs, Chef...
by Annie Da Silva | Lifestyle, News
Experts predict that advances in science and technology will keep farmers and agriculture professionals on their toes. By 2020 there will be an even higher demand for skilled people in the agricultural sector, with top careers including technologists, hydrologists,...
by Tim Hearden (Western Farm Press) | Lifestyle, News
Changes in consumer attitudes, more competition among drink choices, a sudden global glut of grapes and increases in production costs have cast some clouds over the U.S. wine industry that has grown accustomed to sunny outlooks over the last few decades. The U.S. wine...
