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Diemersdal Estate Releases First Sauvignon Blanc from Bracing Vintage 2023
Just over a month after beginning its 2023 harvest, Diemersdal Estate from Durbanville has bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the estate’s signature grape variety.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
The South African wine industry honours its future leaders
The South African wine industry has formally honoured four outstanding individuals at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, hosted on South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, Groot Constantia in Cape Town, on Thursday 2 February 2023.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
New Holland’s TH7.32 telehandler makes the headlines at NAMPO
New Holland Agriculture’s impressive display of machinery at the 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day featured several exciting new offerings, including this year’s headline act: the launch of the TH7.32 telehandler, a new addition to the company’s extensive range of agricultural equipment.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide launches milestone 45th edition
The 45th edition of South Africa's original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide, was launched yesterday (20 November 2024) at an awards function at Sadie Family Wines in Swartland.
By SA Wine Industry · 9 min read
Q&A with IWSR CEO Mark Meek: Will wine bounce back?
As restrictions ease, and businesses across the wine industry re-assess and refine their business plans, IWSR CEO Mark Meek, talks to WineLand Media about what
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Viticulture research turns over a new leaf
The launch of the Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards inaugurates a new era in viticulture and oenology research and training in South Africa. The vineyards will offer students and researchers throughout the industry access to world-class facilities.
By Johannes Richter · 7 min read
Running on empty: the rising cost of fuel
Brent crude oil prices were lowest in a decade last year, and the 2020 season’s rand per hectare was 8-11% lower in most regions. This situation has changed drastically in 2021 and producers will have no choice but to take above average fuel price hikes on the chin.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
Confronting Climate Change: Carbon emissions and the future of South African agriculture
Global warming threatens South African agriculture as much by changing consumer behaviour as by changing climate. Growing awareness of the environmental impacts of agriculture is leading consumers to question how their food is produced and transported – answering those questions have consequences…
By Anna Mouton · 6 min read
Pretty in pink: The first Sauvignon Gris in South Africa
This year, two local producers have independently harvested the first certified Sauvignon Gris in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Annual South African Wine Harvest Report: smaller wine grape crop packs a punch
South Africa’s 2022 vintage will wow consumers with exceptional quality wines, albeit from a somewhat smaller grape crop than in 2021. This according to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Two new Cape Wine Masters receive their diplomas
Two Cape Wine Masters ho graduated in May from the Cape Wine Academywere presented with their diplomas at an awards luncheon on 12 August.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
HAIL, LOCUSTS AND FIRE – THE BIGGEST RISKS FARMERS FACE THIS SUMMER
South Africans are always happy to welcome the summer season, but for the commercial agriculture sector, the transition to summer also ushers in one of the bigg
By Ukuyila · 5 min read