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Underground irrigation at Alvi's Drift
This article is not aimed at investigating and comparing underground drip irrigation systems. The main objective is rather to introduce the use of the NOVAP system to producers in the wine industry.
By Pierre Snyman · 7 min read
Alvi's Drift - in top gear
Alvi’s Drift is situated on the shores of the Breede River near Worcester and the colourful name is derived from the nearby low water bridge, which gives secure
By Santi Basson · 4 min read
A Wine With A Purpose: Alvi’s Drift Partners with The Indaba Institute for Early Childhood Development
Alvi’s Drift has long believed that a great wine should do more than simply speak of place – it should also stand for something.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Rugby before wine: Oupa Alvi's legacy
At 19, Albertus Viljoen “Oupa Alvi” van der Merwe became the first player to score a try against the touring All Blacks on African soil. He later became Springbok No. 221. After rugby, he helped establish what became Alvi's Drift in the Breede River Valley.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Wine industry mourns passing of two legends
WineLand Media pays tribute to two true legends of the South African wine industry, Oom Bertie van der Merwe (Alvi’s Drift) and Duimpie Bayly (former Distell Gr
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
South Africa’s match-day ritual
The national team won, the jerseys are on, the braai is going and the post-match analysis has already begun. For South Africans, a rugby win is rarely just about the 80 minutes – it’s about the occasion that surrounds it. And that occasion may be changing.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Seven SA producers score tops at Vitis Vinifera Awards
The 2018 Vitis Vinifera Tasting Team.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
South African wine producers put in a strong performance at prestigious Asian wine competition
Overall, South African wine producers performed admirably, while some did outstandingly well, at the 10th edition Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine &
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Shiraz Challenge crowns its latest champions
The victors in the 7th Shiraz Challenge have been decided. The top wines in the annual competition were singled out in Paarl this week, putting them among South
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge 2020 winners announced
The spread of vineyards contributing to this year’s line-up of Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners shows just how adaptable the grape is, in th
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
It’s time for Worcester, so #exploretheunexplored
The Worcester Wine and Olive Route is considered the bulk wine basket of the industry. This perception, however, is being turned on its head with the region’s w
By Lisa Lottering · 8 min read
Celebrating SA’s heritage grape and 10 years of Standard Bank top 10 Chenin Blanc challenge – 2023 winners announced
Chenin Blanc has become the de facto gateway grape to the South African wine category, said Ina Smith, to coincide with the announcement of the 2023 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners. She is the driving force behind the annual competition, that marks its tenth anniversary this…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
