Marketing from the heart

4 October 2024 · 1 min read

Jessica du Toit loves people. She’s spent her life exploring the intricacies of human personalities, and her interest has found a natural place in digital marketing

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South African wineries shortlisted for Golden Vines award

Community, TradeOctober 23, 2026

South Africa continues to make its mark on the global stage, taking two of the three World’s Best Rising Star spots, with Mullineux and Alheit Vineyards shortlisted alongside Spain’s Comando G. The Sadie Family Wines, Rising Star winner in 2023 and 2024, has also progressed to the Best Fine Wine Producer in the Rest of the World shortlist. The shortlist is voted for by an Academy of nearly 1,300 senior wine and spirits professionals, whose insights directly inform the full report (released during the awards weekend).

Wine Tourism South Africa announces partnership

TourismOctober 22, 2026

Wine Tourism South Africa has announced Air France-KLM as the official airline partner to the 2027 Wine Tourism Conference.

Brookdale Estate launches Wine Club

CommunityOctober 22, 2026

Brookdale Estate has announced the launch of its Wine Club, inviting wine lovers to become part of the estate’s ongoing evolution to discover new and exclusive wines from its Paarl cellar.

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