by Raphaela van Embden | 11 Feb, 2020 | Blog
We were blindsided by rosé. Thanks to the garish, sickly sweet examples that were popular in the ’70s, we were happy to relegate it as a ‘gateway wine’ for people who didn’t actually like wine, writes Raphaela van Embden It wasn’t until the...
by Anton Pretorius | 5 Jan, 2020 | Blog
READY. STEADY. HARVEST! It’s that time of the year again! Our #MyTrosismyTrots social media photo competition gives you the opportunity to brag about your vineyards, grape bunches and people during the 2020 harvest. SEND US YOUR BEST OR QUIRKIEST PHOTO, AND YOU...
by JAG Communications | 4 Dec, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle
Daniel Keulder from Ntida Wines has been named the 2019 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year for his 2017 Nitida Pinot Noir. This award is presented to the winemaker who produces a wine that the judging panel considers the best in a specified class. Keulder, who received...
by Lisa Lottering | 18 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA) celebrated its graduates in Stellenbosch on Friday 15 November. The PYDA offers a year-long work readiness programme for students to prepare them for employment within the wine and tourism and fruit sector. Students have...
by Ali Devine | 4 Nov, 2019 | Blog
The organic wine sector is a relatively small one, accounting for only 3.6% of global consumption. But it’s a category that’s growing significantly each year. By Ali Devine It’s estimated that by 2022 more than one billion bottles of organic wine will be...
by Veritas Awards | 21 Oct, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Entries are now open for the 2019 Veritas Young Wine Writers Competition of the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), which aims to identify exciting new voices in the wine industry. Now in its seventh year, this competition – in collaboration with...
by Anton Pretorius | 26 Aug, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
We love dogs. Period. Wherever wine is made, you’re likely to find a loyal canine snoozing in the cellar or roaming the vineyard. Go on, post your best pet pic or selfie via social media. Tag @WineLandSA and use the hashtag #SADogsofWine to be eligable for the prize....
by Anton Pretorius | 15 Aug, 2019 | Blog, News
With its combination of an established history of viticulture and winemaking (thanks to being an affiliate of Bosman Adama), experience, skills, pioneering spirit, innovation and young energy, the newly-launched all-black women team of Adama Wines (Pty) Ltd is...
by Anton Pretorius | 8 Aug, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Andrea Mullineux, although one of South Africa’s greatest winemaking treasures, is not actually South African. Gasp! We know… but regardless of where Andrea came from, we’re happy that she’s here to stay. In 2007, Andrea, along with her husband...
by Dan Traucki | 3 Jul, 2019 | Blog
Imagine the buzz you could get from the look on a friend’s face when they open their birthday present from you and find that it is a bottle of wine from their birth year. Trust me the experience is truly awesome for both of you. Their face lights up with pleasure not...
by Johannes Richter | 12 Jun, 2019 | Blog, Business and Marketing, Wineland
The 2019 Pinotage Association AGM convened at Neethlingshof on 12 June, where invited speakers addressed guests and members of the Association. Johan Schwartz, the Pinotage Association’s marketing manager, underlined Pinotage’s disproportional contribution as a...
