by Johannes Richter | 30 Jan, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Both an intrepid idealist and unassuming realist, Johan Reyneke is the pragmatic philosopher-farmer of the industry, widely regarded as one of the first pioneers of organic and biodynamic farming in South Africa. By Johannes Richter Johan Reyneke greets...
by Anton Pretorius | Blog, Lifestyle, News
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Breedekloof Valley is home to only large-scale wine producing cooperatives. Anton Pretorius recently discovered that this picturesque wine hamlet, including the charming Slanghoek Valley, offers a lot more than meets the eye....
by Roth Media | 28 Jan, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
A press conference was held on Thursday (24 January 2019) to announce the launch of G.H Mumm’s most daring champagne. Over the years, the leading champagne brand has partnered with giants in various industries and this year was no exception. Nine-time Olympic gold...
by Emile Joubert | 25 Jan, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Daschbosch, the premium label under Breedekloof winery uniWines, has expanded its range of terroir-specific and innovative wines with the addition of a Clairette Blanche made from 42 year-old vines and a pioneering Skin Contact dry white, a blend of Chenin Blanc and...
by Wines of South Africa (WoSA) | Blog, Lifestyle, News
This year the South African wine industry will celebrate alongside the ProWein organisers as participants of what is arguably one of the world’s leading wine trade fairs. Since its humble beginnings in 1994, South African producers have recognised the importance and...
by Maygene De Wee (Netwerk 24) | 24 Jan, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Netwerk24 reports that Henry Hopkins (71), a former journalist at Die Burger and former editor at Die Wynboer (now WineLand) is being treated at the Melomed Hospital in Bellville after suffering severe burns during the Betty’s Bay fires. Hopkins’s wife,...
by Porchia Adams | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (TU) appointed Ms Wendy Petersen in the position of Operations Manager from 1 February 2019. The TU is a collective, inclusive, independent and representative forum of relevant wine industry structures to facilitate...
by Bennie Howard | 23 Jan, 2019 | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), which represents two of South Africa’s premier wine shows – the SA Young Wine Show and Veritas Awards – has announced that the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, one of the most exclusive wine...
by Samantha Choles | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Wetlands, dubbed ‘water factories’, are the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems. With World Wetlands Day 2018 taking place on 2 February, it is important to recognise the contribution they make to human well-being and economic growth through farming,...
by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty | Blog, Lifestyle, News
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 reveals that climate change or increasing volatility of weather is a top concern for agribusinesses with 60% of responses. Natural catastrophes at 46% are in at #2, down from #1 in 2017. Business interruption is a new emerging threat at...
by Feed That Bird | Blog, Lifestyle, News
For the second year running, KWV Cruxland Gin has triumphed as the Best South African London Dry Gin for Taste at the prestigious World Gin Awards. The announcement was made at the Caledonian Club in London, in the presence of more than 100 guests and influencers...
by Wines of South Africa (WoSA) | Blog, Lifestyle, News
Despite 2018 being a challenging year for the industry with a low-yielding harvest due to the regional drought, Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has announced a positive growth in the overall value of South African wine industry exports in the organisation’s latest...
