The geology of wine
Paul Clüver Family Wines recently hosted Professor John Compton to discuss the geological history and significance...
The geology of wine
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Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking...
Q&A with Dr Janet Cotton
Q&A with Dr Janet Cotton
Dr Janet Cotton is a distinguished metallurgist and materials engineer, renowned for her expertise in solving...
Learning from luxury
Learning from luxury
With South Africa's high unemployment rate, inflation, and currency volatility, wine can be a tough sell. Less...
Q&A with Johan Meyer of Mother Rock Wines
Q&A with Johan Meyer of Mother Rock Wines
Johan "Stompie" Meyer was raised on a dairy farm in George. After his studies at Elsenburg, he travelled abroad for...
The Simonsberg speaks
The Simonsberg speaks
Terroir is the unspoken language of wine — a dialect of soil, climate and topography that finds its voice in every...
Marked by destiny
Marked by destiny
Miranda Abrahams was born in Constantia, but grew up in a disadvantaged area during the apartheid era. Despite many...
Enchanted by Chenel
Enchanted by Chenel
Springfontein Wine Estate last year commemorated 50 years since the first release of South Africa’s other proudly...
Q&A with The Grape Hustle
Q&A with The Grape Hustle
The Grape Hustle is a husband-and-wife team, Nick and Jo Lowe, who promote a growing portfolio of local wine brands...
UNIDO project grant drives change
UNIDO project grant drives change
Reyneke Wines was recently one of four South African companies selected to receive grant support through the South...
Q&A with De Bruyn Steenkamp
Q&A with De Bruyn Steenkamp
De Bruyn Steenkamp grew up in the Stellenbosch winelands as the fourth generation on his family’s wine estate,...
From Tulbagh to Europe
From Tulbagh to Europe
Thomas Beermann comes from a long career to the mobility industry, holding senior management positions at renowned...