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Enchanted by Chenel
Springfontein Wine Estate last year commemorated 50 years since the first release of South Africa’s other proudly local wine grape varietal, Chenel. This varietal tells the story of tradition, innovation and collaboration at the heart of South African agriculture.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Top Dutch chef duo a new culinary charm at Springfontein
Members of press and a select few guests were treated to a delectable culinary masterclass courtesy of Springfontein Wine Estate and top Dutch chefs Edwin and T
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Making Pinotage in Togo: Jeanne Vito's vineyard project
The small West African nation of Togo is a hub for wine trade in Africa. Among these is the vineyards being established by winemaker Jeanne Vito.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
SA Terroir Wine Awards 2022: Tulbagh shines among leading Cape wine terrains
The most outstanding wine terrain at this year’s 17th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards was Tulbagh, a small district not divided into wards.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
2023 SA Terroir Wine Awards
The highly coveted SA Terroir Trophy for the Top Wine out of all the entries in all styles and cultivars, this year went to a five year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, the Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This estate wine was named overall winner from all 264 wines judged for the exclusive…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
SA Terroir Wine Awards - Foremost Cape wine terrains suitably crowned
The top quality wines from grapes grown in specific terrains, have been crowned at the 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards with the SA Terroir Trophies going to wine producers from four different terrains.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The grapevine collection at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
The history of a public grapevine cultivar collection can be traced back to Prof. A.I. Perold, the well-known “father” of Pinotage, who wore many different hats during his career as one of the pioneers in modernising the South African grape industry.
By Phyllis Burger · 6 min read
Calling for smart new wine writer voices in SA
The 2024 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition for writers 35 years old or younger, is now open to entries. This competition of the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) – which also runs the Veritas Awards among others – is in its 12th year and aims to identify smart new…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 2): Yield of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water when…
By Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 3): Juice and wine characteristics
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage per se is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water…
By Carolyn Howell · 19 min read
Top 2026 terroir-wyne bekroon
Die land se voortreflikste wyne uit amptelik afgebakende terreine is pas by die 21ste jaarlikse SA Terroir Wyntoekennings aangewys, met die ses top trofeë wat aan wynprodusente uit vyf verskillende terreine toegeken is.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
