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Wine and fashion goes global
Have you ever imagined sipping style? Evelina Igoumenaki has blended wine with street culture to create a relaxed yet sophisticated fashion look. Oenovated, her distinctive clothing and goods brand, turns wine into a daily expression, making it accessible and stylish while casually sharing the rich story of wine.
For the love of fine wine
Caroline Rillema has been influential in South Africa’s wine industry for over four decades, shaping trends and nurturing a passion for local wines.
Marco Aengenvoort joins ROTOCON Group as Managing Director
ROTOCON Group has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Marco Aengenvoort as managing director.
Top Graduate Announced at the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Graduation Ceremony in South Africa
The International Wine Education Centre (IWEC), Africa’s leading provider of the internationally-recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine courses hosted a stellar graduation awards ceremony on Thursday 24th October at Grub & Vine Norval in Cape Town. At the event, the top students of the year were announced in the different categories, culminating in the naming of Stephanie Cartwright DipWSET as the top graduate in 2024.
It’s more than half-way through 2024 – how is the South African wine industry faring this year?
Moreover, while South Africa has 1 143 wine brands, it is only a mere handful, just 50 of these brands, that generate 80% of the business.
Fynbos Vineyard Pilot Project further boosts Delheim’s pioneering conservation efforts
Delheim Wine Estate, renowned for its pioneering conservation efforts, recently launched their Fynbos Vineyard Pilot Project, funded by WWF South Africa. It integrates indigenous fynbos species with the vineyard operations, ensuring this unique and endangered fynbos biome flourishes alongside Delheim’s renowned wines, and enabling guests to engage with nature in an accessible, interactive way.
Local Chardonnay is on the rise
If you were to name Chardonnay as South Africa’s fastest growing category in 2024, you’d be right. According to Head of Insights and Business Advisory at Vinimark, Oelof Weideman, ‘Retailers are becoming more open to stocking Chardonnay and there are currently 504 Chardonnay products available at major retailers in South Africa. That’s 11 more than there were four years ago.’
ROTOCON appointed as distributor of DYM Machinery unwinders and rewinders in South Africa
ROTOCON is now the official distributor of Chinese engineering company DYM Machinery’s nonstop unwinder and rewinder machines in South Africa. The partnership was confirmed on DYM Machinery’s stand at Labelexpo Americas 2024.
WCellar unveils exclusive premium canned wine range
WCellar is thrilled to introduce its new exclusive range of premium canned wines, available only at Woolworths. Created in collaboration with some of South Africa’s top winemakers, this innovative collection offers the perfect blend of convenience and sophistication, allowing consumers to enjoy the ease of a can without compromising on the quality of fine wine.
Veritas Wine Awards: a taste of the best
Wine enthusiasts can be looking forward to experiencing the star-studded Veritas double gold and gold medal winning wines and brandies of the 2024 Awards at a series of tastings countrywide presented by Deloitte at their various offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
A taste of adventure
Imagine a sun-soaked afternoon, the call of seagulls in the salty breeze and the vibrant rhythm of African culture pulsating in the background. Where better to pause and sip a glass of fine wine than at Culture Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of Time Out Market at the V&A Waterfront?
Calling for smart new wine writer voices in SA
The 2024 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition for writers 35 years old or younger, is now open to entries. This competition of the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) – which also runs the Veritas Awards among others – is in its 12th year and aims to identify smart new voices in the wine industry.