The positive contribution to transfer of knowledge
South African cellars are increasingly motivated and encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge of cellar assistants. Although this might appear not to be problematic, transfer of knowledge and the development of skills are far more challenging than many in the...
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South African wine industry invests in its people
Training and development have long been a priority of the South African wine industry, because of its ability to improve labour efficiencies, transform lives and boost industry competitiveness. For a more strategic approach to training and skills...
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Steenberg appoints Elunda Basson as new cellar master
Accomplished winemaker Elunda Basson, a respected specialist of her craft with a string of prestigious awards in tow, has been appointed as the new cellar Master at Steenberg Vineyards. Basson, who succeeds JD Pretorium in managing the entire winemaking operations at...
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J.C. Le Roux sparkles as best brand in SA’s townships
J.C. le Roux, the much-loved sparkling wine brand and South Africa’s first dedicated house of sparkling wines, has been awarded for the fourth time as the winner of the Ask Afrika Kasi Star Brand Champagne/Sparkling Wine category. The Ask Afrika Kasi Star Brands...
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SA wine industry empower 13 black-owned wine businesses at ProWein
The SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit has invested R1,5 million to send thirteen black-owned wine enterprises to ProWein, the world’s largest wine and spirits trade fair. The fair hosted more than 61 500 industry visitors and exhibitors across the supply chain from...
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Veritas Young Writer reports back from ‘World’s Best Somm’ competition in Antwerp, Belgium
The artistic city of Antwerp in Belgium was the home and backdrop for the 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World competition - An event that only transpires once every three years. This year saw Belgium host the event in what was a full circle culmination with...
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Leading trade fair strengthens foothold in Southeast Asia with its third edition
Part of the ProWein World Series of leading wines and spirits trade fairs, the third edition of ProWine Asia (Singapore) returns with a trade-focused platform for international wine producers to tap on the growth prospects of Southeast Asia and reach out to key...
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Strauss & Co set to establish ground-breaking fine wine auctions in South Africa
In a trailblazing initiative, South Africa’s foremost auction house, Strauss & Co, has entered a joint venture with leading online wine merchant, Wine Cellar, and top sommelier, Higgo Jacobs, to launch a Fine Wine Auction programme. This endeavour...
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Yantai to host biggest fair devoted to bulk wine business in Asia
Yantai is preparing to host the biggest fair devoted to the bulk wine business in Asia. More than 130 wineries from 17 different countries will participate in the WBWE Asia on 30-31 May 2019. A wide range of companies from Chile, Spain, Italy, France and...
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Technology is ‘disrupting’ agriculture and will bring benefits to 21st century farmers, says Standard Bank
Technology is changing the face of agriculture by enabling farmers to increase production, reduce costs and streamline activity across the entire agricultural value chain to help ensure that long-term food security is maintained, says Standard Bank. Termed...
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Winetech and SA Innovation Summit launch agritech startup competition
Wine industry body, Winetech and Africa’s biggest start-up event, the SA Innovation Summit, have launched a competition for agri-tech start-ups that are developing innovative solutions addressing key issues confronting wine producers. The finalists of the competition...
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Chateau Del Rei’s novel new ‘Bubbly-in-a-Can’: But would you drink it?
In the USA, sparkling wine served in a can has proven to be more than just another short-lived fad thanks to the genius of Francis Ford Coppola vineyards. If you wince at the words 'sparkling wine' and 'can' together in a sentence. then this ingenious product is...
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