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Taking Cape Chardonnay to infinity and beyond
The South African Chardonnay Forum has been re-launched under the chairmanship of Johann de Wet, CEO of De Wetshof Estate. In a heart-to-heart Q&A he outlines t
Diemersdal awarded WWF Conservation Champion status
Diemersdal, the Durbanville wine estate which has been under ownership of the Louw family for six generations, has become the first wine farm in the Durbanville
Diemersdal named best-of-the-best at OMTWS
In its best showing at any South African wine competition to date, Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville was named Best Producer at this year's Old Mutual Trophy Win
De Wetshof Riesling shines at commemorative tasting held by Geisenheim Institute
De Wetshof might be known as being South Africa’s pioneering Chardonnay producer, but this Robertson wine farm was also one of the first Cape farms to make Rhine Riesling, a wine that attracted Superior Status for De Wetshof from the SA Wine and Spirits Board.
Boschendal adds Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon to acclaimed appellation series
Boschendal Estate, founded in 1685 in Groot Drakenstein between Paarl and Franschhoek, is known for going that extra mile in search of vineyards from which to make the best wines possible for its extensive range.
Cheers to 40 years of Cap Classique
Boschendal Estate, one of South Africa’s pioneering producers of Cap Classique which this year celebrates its 40th vintage of making this eponymous wine style, has underscored its reputation of quality for this category by winning a top 10 spot in the 2021 Winemag Cap Classique Report.

Diemersdal’s New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc lands on SA shores
Caption: Owner of Diemersdal Wine Estate in Durbanville, Thys Louw (right) and Ben Glover (left) from Glover Family Vineyards in New Zealand share a moment. The
DGB now SA drinks industry leader in workplace and environment accreditation
Photo caption: The 800 kWp solar installation at DGB's facility in Wellington is the single largest rooftop solar photovoltaic plant on any wine producing facil
De Wetshof Confirms Chardonnay top status with two Veritas double gold medals
By achieving the highest rating for unwooded Chardonnay at this year’s Veritas Wine Awards, De Wetshof Estate from Robertson becomes arguably the most awarded u

WWF Conservation Champion wine farmers find an ally in fynbos
The rich and diverse indigenous fynbos of South Africa’s Cape Winelands has become a welcome ally to the region’s wine farmers, providing natural ecosystems bet
Diemersdal releases fourth vintage of unique “frozen” Sauvignon Blanc
One of South Africa’s most unique and awarded Sauvignon Blanc wines, the Winter Ferment from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville, has seen the release of its fourt
Capitalworks acquires Brait’s majority shareholding in leading SA Liquor player DGB
The South African asset management company Capitalworks and businessman Tim Hutchinson – long-time head of the liquor company DGB - have acquired DGB’s majority