It’s time to give your furry wine buddy the spotlight they deserve. The competition opens on 1 July 2026, so get your cameras ready and show off your #SADogsofWine.

This year’s winning pup will be celebrated in style, with a place on WineLand Magazine’s December cover and a feature article that tells their story.

THE AMAZING PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR:

First Prize:

Front cover and article feature on WineLand Magazine December issue
Ricky Pet Products hamper, valued at R2 000.
From the Barkery: Prize pack (valued at R500)
Ideal Dog Food: 20 kg bag of dog food
Lead With Love: R750 voucher
Stadler House: 4 x Electric bike rides for an hour
Hondt: One orthopaedic dog bed (Valued at R3 000).

Second Prize:

Ricky Pet Products hamper, valued at R1 500.
From the Barkery: Prize pack (valued at R500)
Ideal Dog Food: 20 kg bag of dog food
Lead With Love: R750 voucher
Stadler House: 2 x Electric bike rides for an hour

Third Prize:

Ricky Pet Products hamper, valued at R1 000.
From the Barkery: Prize pack (valued at R500)
Ideal Dog Food: 20 kg bag of dog food
Lead With Love: R750 voucher

People’s Choice:

Ricky Pet Products hamper, valued at R2 000.
From the Barkery: Prize pack (valued at R500)
Ideal Dog Food: 20 kg bag of dog food
Lead With Love: R1 500 voucher.

HOW IT WORKS?

Step 1: Upload a photo of you and your cellar pooch via social media. Please ensure that your account is public so that we can see your post. Don’t forget to include your dog’s name in the caption.

Step 2: Like, follow and tag @WineLand Magazine on Facebook and @winelandmedia on Instagram.

Step 3: Give us your most creative ‘wine & woof’ caption & use the hashtag #sadogsofwine2026.

(*Alternatively, email your image & caption to [email protected] or [email protected])

Competition closes 25 September 2026. Winner announced 1 December 2026 (on our social media platforms & print magazine). T&Cs apply (listed below).

Last year’s winners:

About the prize sponsors

For four decades Cork Supply has been leader in the fields of Investigation, Development and Innovation. Every day the teams are driven to develop new ways of improving upon our products and services, to guarantee the satisfaction of our customers.

Ideal Pet Food is a dog and cat food brand, scientifically formulated and made from high quality ingredients to achieve the correct proportions of nutrients necessary for optimal health during all the stages of your dogs` or cats` life.

Creative Oak is a premium oak alternatives brand from Tonnellerie Ô, a global leader in coopering and oak innovation. Designed for winemakers, brewers, and distillers, Creative Oak offers precision-crafted oak adjuncts that deliver complex flavor, aroma, and structure. From staves and fan packs to square and custom bung inserts, each product is developed with sensory science and sustainability in mind. Creative Oak empowers winemakers, distillers, and brewers to experiment boldly, refine profiles efficiently, and elevate their craft with the timeless magic of oak.

Since 2011 we have baked & created all natural, artisan treats for the furry guys we share our lives with. Our treats are carefully hand made with extra love & expertly tested by our tasting officers. SA’s original home of CBD products for animals.

Ricky Pet Products is a premium all-natural range of supplement and grooming products for dogs and cats, harnessing the healing properties of Buchu. Ricky Pet Products are effective in the management of joint pain and stiffness, hot spots, skin conditions, wounds, bites and allergies while promoting general wellbeing and longevity. Our products are formulated to promote your pets’ optimal health, wellbeing and longevity in a natural and effective way and thereby ensuring a pro-active approach to your pets’ health from an early age. For pets with existing chronic condions, give your pet the best alternative in managing pain and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, hip dysplasia, skin disorders, bladder infection and general injuries. Best of all – Ricky Pet Products yield no harmful side effects and can safely be used long-term. Heal, protect and maintain your dog’s great health with Ricky Pet Products!

Lead With Love is a proudly South African social enterprise creating premium, handmade dog leads, collars, and accessories. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted by women artisans, creating meaningful employment and supporting families and communities. Through every purchase, customers invest not only in beautiful, high-quality products, but also in dignity, opportunity, and lasting impact.”

Stadler House, based in Bloubergstrand, is a specialist electric mobility store offering a range of electric bikes and scooters for both sale and hire. With a focus on convenience, sustainability, and lifestyle, Stadler House provides an easy and enjoyable way to explore the beautiful Blouberg coastline and surrounding areas.

Hondt was born from a simple personal journey to build the world’s best dog bed possible, in our eyes, for a German Shepherd. As her health began to fail, we saw firsthand the need for a dog bed that offered genuine support and comfort. Not just a cushion, but a sanctuary. Having a background in manufacturing and, finally, taking my wife’s expert advice, I set out to engineer a solution. The result is a meticulously designed multilayer dog bed that balances orthopedic support with long lasting durability. We didn’t just build a product, we built the dog bed our best friend deserved

Terms and Conditions

The promoter is: WineLand Media (a division of South Africa Wine) whose registered office is at Picardi Farm, Cecilia Street, Southern Paarl, 7646.

Nominations are open to residents both local and abroad, except for employees of WineLand Media & South Africa Wine, their close relatives, and anyone involved in judging the #SADogsofWine competition. Please note: Prizes will unfortunately not be delivered to participants outside of the country, but WineLand is more than happy to feature their dogs.

The winning photo(s) will be reviewed and determined by an appointed in-house panel comprising of various wine industry roleplayers, including South Africa Wine stakeholders. The panel is chaired by WineLand Media editor-in-chief, Wanda Augustyn.

Entries must feature a dog in a wine-related setting or context. The photograph must clearly include a connection to wine, such as a vineyard, wine farm, tasting room, wine bottle, wine glass or other recognisable wine-related element. Photos of dogs without a clear wine connection will not qualify for the competition.

Only original photographs are permitted. AI-generated or AI-enhanced images will not be accepted and will be disqualified.

There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter.

By entering, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Route to entry for the #SADogsofWine competition and details of how to enter are via Facebook, Instagram and Email.

Participants may enter as many times as they wish. Each entry will be considered individually during the judging process. However, only one entry per person will be eligible to win a prize. If more than one entry from the same participant stands out, the judges will select the strongest submission as the qualifying entry for a prize.

Closing date for entry will be 25 September 2026. After this date the no further entries to the #SADogsofWine competition will be permitted.

No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.

The rules of the #SADogsofWine competition and how to enter are outlined above.

The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the #SADogsofWine competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.

Nominees will be chosen by WineLand Media’s own in-house judging panel, chaired by Wanda Augustyn (WineLand Media Editor). The nominations are conducted via social media sites as measured and recorded and verified by promoter and or its agents.

The promoter will notify the nominee of inclusion to the #SADogsofWine competition.

The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the #SADogsofWine competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

By entering this #SADogsofWine competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The #SADogsofWine competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by South African law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

The nominee agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current South African data protection legislation (PoPI) and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.

Entry into the #SADogsofWine competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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