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Smarter, faster, richer, wiser
A healthy, adaptable and competitive wine industry is in the best interest of each of its stakeholders. And this is exactly what the Wine Industry Strategic Exercise (Wise) envisions. WANDA AUGUSTYN spoke to the driving forces behind this strategic project about the challenges, priorities and an ideal future for the wine industry.
Advancing authenticity
What would’ve happened if Chenin Blanc was still called Steen? Or if Méthode Cap Classique was labelled Vonkel or even Uvubelo (ferment in Xhosa)? Being authentically, proudly South African has its merits. Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show judge and acclaimed French...
What is the SmartAgri project?
The Western Cape government’s SmartAgri project recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Climate Change framework for the Western Cape agricultural sector. The province has noticed an increasing demand for support to farmers and agri-business...
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 2) Primary wine grape producers use precision production practices to curb cost increases and realise a profitable crop despite an ongoing decrease in the area planted to wine grapes. The VinPro Production Plan Survey was...
Branding – Key to Asia
Asia offers significant opportunities for South Africa, but we need to get our branding and price points right. A frequent Rootstocker and runner-up at the young wine-writers competition, Danielle Jacobs, shares some of the highlights of the Simon Tam Rootstock...
Elegant fruit
Consumers are demanding fruity wines, resulting in a shift to fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa. Higgo Jacobs: The old school cabs- heavy on wood and structure with some fruit definition- have a specific niche of customers that appreciate them....
The millennial effect on wine marketing
The generation born in the information age challenges marketers with its new way of thinking. How should it influence a new way of marketing wine?
Five-minute mentor
Talking to experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing young gun Jessica Saurwein.
Swaying the swedes
South Africa needs to work on its image to grow in the Swedish market. Ethical certification and going organic is only part of the answer.
Paying education forward
Paul Roos Farming has released two premium wines to ensure a better future for children growing up on Rust and Vrede.
Shaking off the cheap and cheerful image
“Chenin Blanc can be great and yet is largely forgotten by the world’s fine-wine lovers. Who cellars it? Do you? Is its time finally arriving? Good question. It may take South Africa, which no one previously could have imagined upstaging the likes of...
The future of pruning
Pellenc’s aim is to make mechanical pruning affordable, profitable and reliable.