Markets, business and trade
Featured article: Paris is calling. Again.
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.
Markets, business and trade
Markets
Hong Kong’s wine fair: What is in it for South African exporters?
As the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair prepares for its 2026 edition, South African producers have an opportunity to assess a market that offers more than local wine sales. But does Hong Kong still hold the same promise as a gateway to Asia?
From Volume to Value: South African Wine’s Premium Shift
The global wine industry is undergoing a reset. Worldwide wine consumption fell to its lowest level in more than 60 years, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), as economic pressure, shifting drinking habits and global oversupply continue to reshape the market. This…
Enartis Consolidates a €130 Million Ecosystem and Appoints New Leadership: Cambieri as CEO, Ticozzelli as General Manager
Enartis, a global leader in the development and supply of enological products and technologies, announces the appointment of Alberto Cambieri (formerly Chairman of Enartis since 2023) as CEO of the company and Piermario Ticozzelli (formerly head of business development at Enartis and CEO of…
Markets, business and trade
Business
The shelf has moved: how AI is changing the way consumers find wine
The way consumers find wine is changing. A decision that once happened in front of a shelf or with advice from a wine retailer can now start with a question typed into an AI platform.
Your questions answered: John Deere Financial
John Deere Financial understands that the wine and fruit farming industry comes with its own unique pressures. That’s why it offers practical, personalised financing solutions designed to work with the way your farm operates.
A small but mighty global player
South Africa may not top the charts of global wine production, but its footprint on the world stage is far larger than its size suggests. According to 2025 data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the South African Wine Industry Information and Systems (SAWIS), the…
Markets, business and trade
Watch and Listen
What Makes WYN Store Different?
In this video, we visit WYN Store in Somerset West to unpack the thinking behind the concept, the kinds of wines you can expect to find, and why creating an approachable, relaxed space matters.
Wine meets the bar
In this episode of the WineLand Media podcast, we talk with Julian Short, also known as The Flavourist, who is recognised as one of South Africa’s top mixologists. We discuss the growing popularity of wine cocktails, the new ways people are enjoying wine, and what these changes might mean for the…
South Africa Wine Summit 2025 | LEAD THE FUTURE | AFTER MOVIE
The South Africa Wine Summit 2025, held at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory, brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to shape the future of South African wine. With a focus on authentic storytelling, sustainability, and innovation, the summit addressed the evolving…
South Africa Wine Summit | AFTER MOVIE 2024
Wine industry leaders, stakeholders, and media convened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to exchange insights and discuss the future of South African wine. A clear message emerged: focus, believe, and implement strategies to seize current opportunities, position South…
South Africa Wine Summit 2024 | WHY ATTEND?
South Africa Wine CEO, Rico Basson, shares why you need to attend the inaugural South Africa Wine Summit on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
