Lifestyle
The incredible story of ‘The Old Lady’: 250-year old fruit-bearing vine in CT’s Company Gardens
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...
Q&A: Chef Oliver Swart (27) ready to ‘cook up a storm’ at Cape Wine Auction 2019
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...
Red Dawn: extracting nature’s power
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...
Viticulturist honoured with prestigious 1659 medal of honour
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,...
First-ever Chenin Blanc International Congress set for Angers, France in July
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...
Enter WineLand Media’s #myTrosismyTrots competition and WIN BIG with FELCO!
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...
Renowned chefs unite for social development as ‘Tasting Stellenbosch’
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...
Agricultural careers: Grounds for growth
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,...
Consumer, market changes unnerve US wine industry
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...
Leeu Learning Centre enables Franschhoek youth to embrace digital and information age
Congenial venue. Up to date equipment. Professional support. Three elements that are essential for young people to study, discover, absorb while reaching required academic standards and attain their development potential. These factors are now available to both the...
World Bulk Wine Exhibition 2019: Taste the World!
Premium bulk players and smaller-volume buyers meant business at the annual World Bulk Wine Exhibition, presenting them with huge bottling opportunities further from origin, writes Wanda Augustyn. The 10th edition of the World Bulk Wine Exhibition, which took place in...
