Wanda Augustyn

Bruce Jack gets the name on the bottle. He is considerably less certain about who is actually in charge.

A wine bottle protects what is inside. It also tells a story about the brand, influences how consumers perceive value and has implications for everything from production costs to sustainability. So, how much thought should go into choosing the right glass?

Three days, thousands of potential connections and one chance to make an impression. As South African producers prepare for Wine Paris 2027, Carolyn Martin, co-founder and marketing director of Creation Wines, shares what it takes to turn a trade exhibition into meaningful business. From choosing the right buyers to knowing which wines to pour, her advice is simple: arrive prepared, stay curious and remember that relationships matter more than business cards.

By SMEUL in Paarl se historiese Zomerlust-kelder kook sjef Kevin Grobler met oop vuur, nie uit nostalgie nie, maar omdat vlamme, kole en rook iets aan kos doen wat geen moderne kombuis heeltemal kan namaak nie.

Great wine has always reflected a sense of place. Increasingly, it also reflects the people, conversations and partnerships that happen far beyond the vineyard.

Three days in Paris can open doors to markets around the world. But the real work starts long before the exhibition. From finding the right buyers to preparing your stand and following up afterwards, here's how to make Wine Paris count.

In our print feature, Heavenly Scent, we explored the spa experience at Healing Earth Wellness at Laborie Estate. But that experience starts long before you step into the treatment room. It starts in the vineyard. So why Pinotage? What is it about this proudly South African grape that has earned a…

“Consumers haven’t stopped loving wine. They’ve changed how they choose it.” Wine marketers spend a great deal of time asking how to sell more wine. According to Vinimark Brand Portfolio Director Liandra Kotzé, the better question is whether we’re listening closely enough to the people we’re…

What does the next generation of South African wine drinkers want? It is a question the industry keeps asking. This year’s New SA Wine Writer competition suggests that some of the answers might come from a new generation of storytellers.

Wine Paris has become one of the important dates on the global wine calendar. For South Africa, being there matters. But being there with a plan matters more.

Regenerative farming is becoming part of the language of modern viticulture, but what does it actually look like in a vineyard?

From the glass to the spa, South Africa’s signature grape is turning up in places few people would expect.