Cape Wine Masters embark on new era
The Institute of Cape Wine Masters is set to extend its association with the South African wine industry through greater involvement with industry bodies, producers and the hospitality industry. According to De Bruyn Steenkamp, the new chairperson of the Institute of...
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Libertas appoints Lizelle Gerber as Nederburg’s new cellar-master
Seasoned, award-winning winemaker Lizelle Gerber is joining Nederburg Wines in Paarl as its new cellar-master, from 1 August. Nederburg, one of South Africa’s most pedigreed names in wine, is part of the newly-formed Libertas Vineyards and Estates, Distell’s...
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KWV scoops trophy for best brandy producer in the world
For an incredible fourth year running, KWV has been awarded the Producer of the Year Trophy in the Brandy and Cognac category at the International Spirit Challenge (ISC). This major announcement was made in addition to KWV receiving the Trophy for the Best Brandy in...
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SA’s largest traveling wine show pops the cork in Cape Town
It’s going to be a WINEderful weekend in Cape Town, as the Mother City welcomed the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, the country’s biggest and boldest traveling wine show, yesterday (11 July). The show takes centre stage at GrandWest until Saturday. Owner of the TOPS at SPAR...
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Tsogo Sun Hotels confirms its Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards association
In a celebratory year for Tsogo Sun Hotels, the company has announced the renewal of its headline sponsorship of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Tsogo Sun Hotels this year celebrates its 50th anniversary as Africa’s leading hospitality group...
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Results: Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2019
Yesterday (09 July), the results of the top 10 performers in the fifth annual Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2019 were announced at Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate in Somerset-West. 65 entries were received from 53 producers for this year’s competition and these were...
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WC Minister of Agriculture visits farming projects in Cape Metro
On Thursday, 04 July, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer, visited two agriculture projects currently supported by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Chamomile Farming Enterprises located in Schaapkraal, Philippi is a mixed...
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Entries are now open for the 2019 Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition
Winemakers are invited to enter their creative blends for this year’s Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition. This competition started in 2011 and has come a long way in establishing a well-respected wine category and inspiring winemakers to create exceptional, truly...
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New sensor tool for vineyard irrigation management beta tested in California
A promising new sensor tool to measure grapevine water status to efficiently manage vineyard irrigation is being beta tested this year in California vineyards, and if trials are successful, a commercial sensor product will be introduced to the grower market in 2020....
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Fairview, a shining example of the power of solar
The nation’s skewed dependence on traditional power sources has once again come into sharp focus given the energy crisis gripping the nation. As businesses and South Africans at large come to grips with an unpredictable power supply and the rising cost of electricity,...
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Michael Malan: Third generation winemaker at Simonsig
As the grandson of the Simonsig legend Frans Malan, Michael Frans Malan is one of the few third generation winemakers in Stellenbosch. Michael joined the Simonsig team in 2017 after gaining experience in Italy, Australia and South Africa and was appointed red...
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Q&A with Gregory Mutambe: It’s a Somm’s Life
There’s been talk about sommeliers reaching a glass ceiling in South Africa. But Gregory Mutambe, head sommelier at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, says being a sommelier is still a lucrative (and promising) career choice. Does working as a sommelier...
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