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Porex SA opens grand new premises at Zandwyk Park
Winemaking equipment specialist, Porex SA, officially unveiled its grand new premises in Zandwyk Business Park in Paarl during October.

New heights for Veritas & Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon
Veritas 2022 featured another record number of medals while top trophy was clinched by the 2019 Tokara Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon.

CyberCellar announced as new title partner for Wine Show
After a three-year hiatus, South Africa’s biggest wine show returns – now named the CyberCellar Wine Show.

Insta-beer: South Africa’s latest social scourge?
Insta-beer emerged as a clever way to beat the booze ban, but many feel it exploits vulnerable communities and gives the alcohol trade a bad rap.

Follow the Money: Is alcohol excise tax used to reduce harm?
Is excise duties an effective means to curb socially harmful alcohol-fuelled activities, or is it merely juicy, low-hanging fruit for revenue collectors?

Q&A with master pruner Marco Simonit: “Respect the terroir”
Simonit & Sirch founder Marco Simonit's unorthodox pruning methods is a worldwide sensation. We caught up with him during his visit to SA.

Tim Atkin Q&A: “SA wine’s prospects have never been better …”
Tim Atkin (MW) counts SA wines “among the world’s elite”. We ask him to elaborate on some of the highs (and lows) of his 2022 report.

Tim Atkin (MW) says SA wines "belong among world's elite"
Tim Atkin (MW) released his 10th South African Special Report, saying 2021 could rank as one of the Cape’s best-ever vintages to date.

AdVini SA enters historic partnership with Team Zimbabwe
Advini SA sponsors Team Zimbabwe, the four refugees-turned-sommeliers who will compete at the World Blind Tasting Championship in France.

Perdeberg show 'diversity of expression' with Chenin Blanc
Media members were invited to a tasting, hosted by Perdeberg Wines to showcase diversity in expression of its Chenin Blanc vines and wines.

The Big Squeeze: Inflation’s effect on South African wine
How does the high rate of inflation affect your, and the consumer’s pocket? In our August 2022 print issue, we thoroughly investigate the issue.

Mosaic Pinot Noir Top 5: Praise be to SA’s best Pinot Noirs!
The Mosaic Pinot Noir Top 5 Awards puts South Africa’s best Pinot Noirs on a pedestal, to help illustrate the quality of our Pinot Noirs to the world.