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The right stuff: Q&A with Debbie Thompson
Debbie Thompson hit the ground running after being appointed winemaker at Le Grand Domaine where she’s been raking in the honours. From the dry Namaqualand to the lush vineyards of Devon Valley, it’s clear she’s made of the right stuff.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
Female winemakers in SA: Overcoming gender stereotypes
Women’s Month highlights why it’s important to celebrate the progress women have made. So raise a glass and toast our sisters in the winemaking industry!
By Anton Pretorius · 11 min read
Michael Malan: Third generation winemaker at Simonsig
Michael Malan, grandson of the legendary Frans Malan, is the third generation winemaker at Simonsig.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage finalists announced
The cold front battering the Western Cape since Tuesday has brought much needed and very welcome rain. Just as welcome are the newcomers in the competition for
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced
As far as Pinotage is concerned, being one of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners is the highest accolade any local Pinotage producer hopes to achieve. The Top 10
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Absa Top 10 Pinotage: Mutual value for both producer and consumer
The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition continues a partnership that benefits both the sponsor and Pinotage producers. But consumers also reap the rewards. By
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Le Grand Jardin Villa launches fine art and the art of winemaking experiences
Custodians of Le Grand Jardin Villa, situated in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Bernard and Sue Fontannaz have launched, in collaboration with ARTROUTE, a Cape-based specialist art and design tour company – curated art experiences featuring Stellenbosch galleries, private collections, and iconic art…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Kitchen rookie to head chef
Lucas Carstens was born and raised in Pretoria, and later found his roots in Nelspruit, now known as Mbombela. Surprisingly, he never really thought about becoming a chef. Not knowing where to go in life, he decided to study culinary arts at the Training Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA) to learn a…
By Ingerése Schoeman · 4 min read
Learning from the best
With a love of agriculture nurtured by her grandmother who used to grow vegetables in Limpopo, Mosima Mabelebele found her way into winemaking through a chance funding application, and went from beginner to producing award-winning wines.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 4 min read
