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Perfect score for Sadie's Columella in Tim Atkin report
Tim Atkin MW, still a huge champion of South African Chenin Blanc as a source of thrilling and original wines, turns his gaze to Syrah, calling it the Cape’s “b
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
The promise and transformation of South African wine
Renowned wine critic and friend of the industry, Tim Atkin, recently revealed his 2024 South Africa Special Report. With over three decades of experience visiting the region, Atkin has a unique perspective on the evolution and future of South African wines.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Bottled luxury
In recent years, fine wine has become an increasingly lucrative investment. According to the Knight Frank Luxury Index, the world’s super-rich are collecting bo
By Johannes Richter · 3 min read
Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction 2019: Investing in the Cape’s finest
With the world market increasingly focused on the fine and rare wines from South Africa, the Cape Winelands is in a stronger position than ever to showcase its
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
In praise of SA’s fine wines: Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction applauds positive bidder sentiment
Global and local wine commentators are unanimous in their enthusiasm for the high quality of wines South African winemakers have achieved in the past few years.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Tim Atkin: “The quality of wine is a bright beacon”
South Africa has many challenges, but the quality of wine is not one of them, says Tim Atkin MW. Lisa Lottering asked him about his 2021 annual report and the future of South African wine.
By Lisa Lottering · 5 min read
Platter's five-star wines for 2022 announced
Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed the eagerly awaited and prestigious list of wines earning the maximum rating of five stars in the new 2022 edition.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
Tim Atkin (MW) says SA wines "belong among world's elite"
Tim Atkin (MW) released his 10th South African Special Report, saying 2021 could rank as one of the Cape’s best-ever vintages to date.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Success for South Africa at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023
South African candidate Jo Wessels was named one of the top ten sommeliers in the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023 contest.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
2024 South Africa Report gives 100 points to a wine that “zeroes out the winemaking”
Tim Atkin MW has awarded one wine full marks in his just released South Africa Report. As a single-origin, dry-farmed, old vine Chenin Blanc, the 2023 Alheit Vineyards Nautical Dawn “exemplifies a reflection of place and vintage rather than the imposition of style in the cellar. By sublimating his…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 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
The art of wine
A brand new partnership between auction house Aspire Art and Rueda Wine Co resulted in the sale of over R2 million worth of wines in an online auction this June.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
