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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
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
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
New Platter's Guide 2018
The annual Platter’s South African Wine Guide for 2018 was launched at Cape Town’s The Table Bay Hotel on 3 November 2017.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Shortlist of Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Announced
The Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophy is one of the most sought-after accolades for cellarmasters, winery proprietors and wine brand marketers in South Africa, and th
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
The 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced
After much anticipation the presentation of the 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophies was held at Cavalli estate outside Somerset West on 15 August, commemorating
By Anton Pretorius · 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
Winemag.co.za's Best Value Wines 2019 Results
Over the past few months, Winemag.co.za has convened a series of tastings aimed at finding the best wines costing between R60 to R120 a bottle. Their intention
By Anton Pretorius · 3 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
2022 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners announced
Some of the most influential palates in the world of wine will be tasting this year’s Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners when international buyers, critics, and the media visit the country this spring.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
National Wine Challenge 2023: Award results for Top 100/Double Platinum winners
A particularly strong line up made for a hugely exciting National Wine Challenge this year. Organisers, stakeholders and judges were all well-pleased both with traction as well as wine quality. Winning wines faced tough challenges and they had to fight hard, given the generally high wine quality…
By SA Wine Industry · 13 min read
A landmark Veritas evening for Benguela Cove and KWV
Exciting highlights were reached at the stylish 33rd Veritas Awards, featuring another record number of medals to both well-known brands and novices, while the Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy for the best wine entered was clinched by the 2019 Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Cap Classique.
By SA Wine Industry · 10 min read
