Paul Gerber joins Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne as winemaker
Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne's 2019 harvest is in full swing, with the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir looking promising. It is also a year of exciting changes and growth at Colmant. In its continuing journey to produce the finest boutique Cap Classique in South...
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Once-in-a-lifetime-experiences goes under the hammer at upcoming Cape Wine Auction
It’s one of the premier charity wine events on the South African social calendar, and the organisers of the much-lauded Cape Wine Auction (CWA) have revealed some of the magnificent lots – with experiences that money-cannot-buy – that will be going under the hammer...
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Breedekloof’s Valley of Plenty: Where every vine tells a story
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Breedekloof Valley is home to only large-scale wine producing cooperatives. Anton Pretorius recently discovered that this picturesque wine hamlet, including the charming Slanghoek Valley, offers a lot more than meets the eye. ...
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G.H. Mumm & Usain Bolt launch the ultimate celebration champagne: The Mumm Olympe Rosé
A press conference was held on Thursday (24 January 2019) to announce the launch of G.H Mumm’s most daring champagne. Over the years, the leading champagne brand has partnered with giants in various industries and this year was no exception. Nine-time Olympic gold...
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Daschbosch expands its range of singular Breedekloof wines
Daschbosch, the premium label under Breedekloof winery uniWines, has expanded its range of terroir-specific and innovative wines with the addition of a Clairette Blanche made from 42 year-old vines and a pioneering Skin Contact dry white, a blend of Chenin Blanc and...
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WoSA celebrates 25 years of ProWein
This year the South African wine industry will celebrate alongside the ProWein organisers as participants of what is arguably one of the world’s leading wine trade fairs. Since its humble beginnings in 1994, South African producers have recognised the importance and...
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Former editor of Die Wynboer injured in Betty’s Bay-fire
Netwerk24 reports that Henry Hopkins (71), a former journalist at Die Burger and former editor at Die Wynboer (now WineLand) is being treated at the Melomed Hospital in Bellville after suffering severe burns during the Betty's Bay fires. Hopkins's wife, Ethné, says...
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Wendy Petersen leads transformation in the wine industry
The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (TU) appointed Ms Wendy Petersen in the position of Operations Manager from 1 February 2019. The TU is a collective, inclusive, independent and representative forum of relevant wine industry structures to facilitate...
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SANWSA adds Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards to its stable
The South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), which represents two of South Africa's premier wine shows - the SA Young Wine Show and Veritas Awards - has announced that the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, one of the most exclusive wine competitions in the...
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Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way
Wetlands, dubbed ‘water factories’, are the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems. With World Wetlands Day 2018 taking place on 2 February, it is important to recognise the contribution they make to human well-being and economic growth through farming,...
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Climate change a top concern for agribusinesses, according to Allianz Risk Barometer
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 reveals that climate change or increasing volatility of weather is a top concern for agribusinesses with 60% of responses. Natural catastrophes at 46% are in at #2, down from #1 in 2017. Business interruption is a new emerging threat at...
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KWV Cruxland Gin among the world’s best for a second time running
For the second year running, KWV Cruxland Gin has triumphed as the Best South African London Dry Gin for Taste at the prestigious World Gin Awards. The announcement was made at the Caledonian Club in London, in the presence of more than 100 guests and influencers...
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