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Unpacking #Harvest2019
According to our winemakers, #Harvest2019 was a mixed bag. While some found it to be adequate, others claim it was the “most challenging yet.” Anton Pretorius s
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
How to enhance your virtual experience and keep customers engaged
Wineries and off-premise establishments know how important it is to keep their customers engaged – not just with their wines, but also with their brands. Fortun
By Johannes Richter · 7 min read
Covid-19 accelerates South Africa's wine ecommerce boom
Online wine sellers have reported triple-digit sales growth as South African consumers pile the virtual shopping trolley during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Catching up with Morgan Steyn at De Grendel
Morgan Steyn was appointed as winemaker at De Grendel this year, where he has been making a name for himself. But besides being the right-hand man of cellar master Charles Hopkins, he's also helping raise the profile of Durbanville Wine Valley as a whole.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The balancing act
The quality of South African Sauvignon Blanc is peaking. At the recent Which Wine tasting the category’s price point versus the quality was a point of debate. H
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
To compete or not
If entered strategically, wine competitions can be a tool to promote quality wines. The pro’s and cons of competitions were scrutinised at a Rootstock session l
By Sandile · 3 min read
Dream big
Joseph Phiri from De Grendel is a good example of the South African wine industry's commitment to the empowerment and training of cellar workers.
By Elona Hesseling · 3 min read
The Sauvignon success story
Sauvignon 2016, The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, was held in February.
By Edo Heyns · 8 min read
Circle of Excellence makes a difference
Empowerment, mentorship and encouragement go hand in hand in the Circle of Excellence project.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Why rubble spells trouble
Recent events saw our parliament being reshuffled, the axing of certain key figures and an ominous ripple effect in our economy starting with the depreciation o
By Doronae · 5 min read
True Grit
Determination and a passion for the wine industry from an early age have driven these generation-next achievers to make their mark in their respective fields. B
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
