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JC Smith praat oor wynmaak in die Oos-Vrystaat

JC Smith is ’n derdegeslag-wynmaker. Sy oupa Dassie en pa Flip was albei wynmakers, en hy het van kleins af tussen wingerde en wynkelders grootgeword. Hy is tans die wynmaker by Blydschap in die Oos-Vrystaat.

By Johannes Richter · 4 min read

Building a more inclusive South African wine industry

South Africa's wine industry has a 367-year history, but its story continues to evolve as a new generation of entrepreneurs enters the sector. Karin Kleinbooi, Executive Manager: Inclusion and Development at South Africa Wine, says the growth of black-owned wine businesses is an important part of…

By Adéle Changuion · 4 min read

Woordfees 2026 puts Stellenbosch wine in the spotlight

Supplement your love of authentic South African stories with one of the most exciting opportunities to learn about wine at Woordfees in Stellenbosch, from 3 to 11 October.

By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read

The social side of wine

In this episode of the WineLand Media podcast, we talk with Joss Terry, founder of the Durbanville Wine Safari, about a different side of wine tourism.

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How research is changing the wine we drink

Wine research starts long before the bottle reaches the shelf. It gives producers a better understanding of what happens in the vineyard and cellar, while providing evidence for decisions that can affect the wine consumers eventually drink.

By Adéle Changuion · 4 min read

Precision Fermentation: Biotech to balance Flavours, Acid and Alcohol

As warmer vintages widen the gap between ripeness and freshness, a new generation of selected yeasts lets winemakers rebalance wine during fermentation, not after.

· 2 min read

Hoe om herlewingslandbou te laat leef

'n Twee-dag sessie deur WIETA and Stronger Together South Africa op etiese leierskap vir kelders, plase en handelsmerke by Lourensford en Du Kloof Lodge het insigte oor herlewingsboerdery opgelewer.

By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read

WBWE – a global business barometer

If you want to understand where the global wine industry is heading, don’t look only at retail shelves or export statistics. Look at what is happening in the bulk wine market.

By Wanda Augustyn · 5 min read

Results of the Niche Varieties Challenge 2026

The Niche Varieties Challenge took place again in 2026 to give innovative niche wines a more visible platform and to highlight the diversity developing beyond South Africa's mainstream cultivars.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

CELEBRATE #SAWineSince1659 ! | Marco Simonit [Simonit&Sirch]

CELEBRATE #SAWineSince1659 ! | RJ Botha [Kleine Zalze]

CELEBRATE #SAWineSince1659 ! | Dr Edo Heyns [AdVini SA]