Opinion
From tariffs to terroir: CapeWine 2025 proves SA wine is world-class
For all the noise, glitz and excitement of CapeWine 2025 – the grand showcase of South African wine that brings the...
Ice in wine? Chilled reds? Making sense of it in a hot country like ours
Jaco Snyman’s winning blog entry for the 2025 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition You know that classic...
Are there too many wine competitions in the country and does this water down the value?
Rethabile Kgatlhane's winning entry for the 2025 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition I was only eighteen...
The overlooked aesthetics of wine capsules
We’ve all had to cut our way through a wine capsule at some point. While it’s easy to overlook the simple sleeve...
CapeWine 2025: The After Party
What can I say about CapeWine 2025 Trade Exposition that won't be sprawled across various publications in various...
Slurping, sipping & surprises at Yatai Ramen Bar
Cape Town doesn’t exactly suffer from a shortage of trendy eateries, but every so often, a place comes along that...
The rise, pause and reversal of premiumisation: Where does South Africa stand?
Skye Nolan’s winning entry for the 2024 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition To understand the concept of...
Tim Atkin MW releases shortlist of contenders for 2025 South Africa Special Report Roll of Honour
For the first time in 13 years, the annual South Africa Special Report issued by Tim Atkin MW, in proud partnership...
Wine Culture: Probably not the way you look at it
I have spent the last two years listening to winemakers, and wine brand owners wax lyrical about the rich culture...
Cap Classique: South Africa’s answer to the sparkling question
A sparkling wine made using the traditional method (méthode champenoise), but what makes Cap Classique unique....
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...
Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honourees offer industry insights
WHAT TODAY’S CONSUMERS WANT – HUTCHINSON, RUTHFORD, MARSTON Few events within the wine industry attract as much...
