The mechanical pruning of vineyards: when is it convenient?
The use of machines during pruning, which is already widespread in Australia and California, has been gradually introduced in many wine-growing areas of the world to meet the needs of containing labour and consequently the management costs. Mechanical pruning is often...
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National Minister to attend Wine & Food Tourism Conference
For the first time, a national government minister will attend the annual Wine & Food Tourism Conference, when Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, presents the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Awards at Spier, near Stellenbosch on 18 September....
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New winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California
Delheim wine estate has appointed a new, young and dynamic assistant winemaker to complete its award-winning team under Roelof Lotriet. The 26-year-old Nongcebo "Noni" Langa will commence her tenure upon completion of an internship in California that was...
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The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage finalists announced
The cold front battering the Western Cape since Tuesday has brought much needed and very welcome rain. Just as welcome are the newcomers in the competition for the coveted Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophy. Pinotage lovers can look forward to see which of their...
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Sneak a sip: 2019 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
Some of South Africa’s top winemakers have been hard at work, creating wines for one reason only: To make it through the selection process that will see them showcased at a one-of-a-kind wine auction, The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Specially crafted by...
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SA’s largest travelling wine show pops the cork in PE
It’s going to be a WINEderful weekend in Port Elizabeth, with the Windy City welcoming the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, the country’s biggest and boldest travelling wine show, today (25 July). The show takes centre stage at The Boardwalk until Saturday. Owner...
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Impact of interest rate cut positive for Agriculture
The recent cut in interest rates, coupled with a reduction in petrol prices and a stronger Rand, while marginal, will go a long way to provide relief to farmers who are currently struggling considering the tough economic environment. Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural...
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Riding the African tourism wave
The African continent’s travel and tourism industry is booming. How does South Africa compare with its fellow African countries when it comes to this competitive market and what opportunities can the wine industry leverage to its advantage? Jana Loots writes. ...
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Africa’s rising retail sector
Consistent growth in income and productivity levels in Africa, which is home to about 1.2 billion consumers, has opened up a new retail sector. Johannes Richter investigates the opportunities. Consumer spending in Africa has grown at a compound annual...
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AfCFTA: Free trade game changer for Africa
Africa is quietly piecing together the world’s largest free trade zone, which could be a real gamechanger for the continent. But what does it mean for wine exporters looking to expand their African footprint? Anton Pretorius investigates. An African Continental...
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Longridge Wine Estate shines amongst world’s top organic wines
Organic and biodynamic Stellenbosch wine producer, Longridge Wine Estate and Jasper Raats recently received three gold medals at the Grand International Organic Wine Awards. The European-based Grand International Organic Wine Awards took place for the tenth time this...
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Vinpro trains record number of vineyard workers
The wine industry organisation Vinpro helped more than a thousand people to sharpen their viticultural skills, and will continue to do so in the next few months. A total of 1 252 people were trained during 65 Vinpro vineyard training courses in the year ending 30 June...
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