Opinion
Napoleon’s first taste of Constantia was in 1804, in Paris!
On 5 May 1821 – two hundred years ago - Napoléon died on the volcanic island Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Much has been said about the Constantia wine provided for his exclusive use whilst in exile and many theories have surfaced over claims as to who...
Customise your farm security with Master Lock
The past year’s 1.6% rise in unemployment, recent price hikes and fluctuating lockdown restrictions are factors that may be contributing to the increase in home and business burglaries. According to the South African Police Service, robberies at non-residential...
Lessons from Down Under: Q&A with Andreas Clark, CEO of Wine Australia
Australian wines are experiencing a revival. Wine exports to America have returned to growth after more than a decade of decline. The country is also enjoying unprecedented success in Asia, especially in China where last year it overtook France as the No 1...
Signs that China is starting to fall out of love with Australian wine (including the rest of the world…)
The Australian wine industry has always seemed to be mono-focused, when we first started to export seriously it was the UK, then the USA, and more recently/now China. The question is, is it time to find another country to focus on? I think so, for the last...
The best way to spend a fruitful day in the Winelands
What's the best way to spend a fruitful day in the Winelands? Winner of the coveted 2018 Veritas Young Wine Writer of the Year, Llewellyn Lambert, gives his suggestions for tourists about planning such a day. How to get the most out of a mere 24 hours in the...
A Day in the Life of a Wine Educator
American writer Mark Twain once said: "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." For Cathy Marston and Dr Erna Blanquaert, these words couldn’t be more apt. Cathy is not only a celebrated wine writer, she’s also an associate of the Institute of...
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