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Vineyard age vs Technique

Vineyard

Wines made from older vineyards showed delicacy and finesse at this month’s Which Wine tasting of Grenache Noir. Winemaking technique impressed on the day with

Dream big

Community

Joseph Phiri from De Grendel is a good example of the South African wine industry's commitment to the empowerment and training of cellar workers.

Where have you set your horizon?

Trade

“There’s always a sucker in South Africa,” an international bulk wine buyer told me recently, illustrating why we still hold the title as the world’s cheapest w

Branding - Key to Asia

Markets

Asia offers significant opportunities for South Africa, but we need to get our branding and price points right. A frequent Rootstocker and runner-up at the youn

The balancing act

Markets

The quality of South African Sauvignon Blanc is peaking. At the recent Which Wine tasting the category’s price point versus the quality was a point of debate. H

Smart fruit

Community

The diversity of South African Chenin Blanc was a colourful affair at this month’s Which Wine tasting, with purity of fruit and smart winemaking as the golden t