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State of the SA Wine Industry 2018/2019
The South African wine industry has entered a new phase of repositioning, consolidation and reinvestment. Climate change, shifts in production and demand and financial pressures have led to the industry becoming smaller and required producers and wineries to rethink the way they do business.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Overhex makes a clean sweep at Ultra Value Wine Challenge
The Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2018/19 assists consumers in finding the very best wine buys for under R100 per bottle. The Challenge continues to attract strong
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
UK's Plumpton College sees largest student intake for 2018/19 wine courses in 30 years
UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, Plumpton College.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
For the Greater Good: Everything you ever wanted to know about wine levies
The South African wine industry is well structured with four business units that provide specific services for various activities. But how is this funded? And i
By Anton Pretorius · 10 min read
TOPS at SPAR warns consumers of the devastating ‘aftertaste’ of drinking and driving
South Africa records 14 000 deaths on our roads annually, or 1500 every month, of which almost 60% are drinking and driving-related.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Understanding and controlling Phomopsis ('streepvlek') in Western Cape vineyards
The primary aim of this project was to identify the specific Diaporthe (= Phomopsis) species responsible for Phomopsis cane and leaf spot (‘streepvlek’) and to assess the efficacy of fungicides currently in use.
By Lucinda Heyns, Palesa Lebenya, Lizel Mostert & Francois Halleen · 6 min read
In-field fractional use of winery wastewater with raw water (Part 4): Grapevine and wine responses
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of irrigation with in-field fractional use of winery wastewater with raw water on grapevine growth, yield and wine characteristics.
By Carolyn Howell & Reckson Mulidzi · 26 min read
A toast to excellence: Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours five luminaries for their lasting influence
On Thursday, 6 February 2025, the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honoured the achievements of five remarkable individuals in the South African wine industry for their exemplary standards worthy of emulation.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
On top of the world: KWV claims Brandy Producer of the Year at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge for a 7th time
KWV Brandy has delivered another statement performance at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London, being named Brandy Producer of the Year for the seventh time. As the world’s longest-running dedicated spirits competition, the ISC recognises only the very finest producers - and this…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
