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Gen-Z interplanting project: preliminary results - Olifants River
Most role players in the industry are probably already aware of Vinpro’s Gen-Z vineyard project. The project is multidisciplinary and includes inter alia rootstock trials, clone gardens and cover crop plots.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 4 min read
Vititec on a roll
Leaf roll virus inspections, monitoring of various cultivar vines and Elisa testing. This is what’s happening at Vititec right now with leaf roll virus inspecti
By Doronae · 2 min read
Dan Traucki: Touriga the terrific
Touriga or Touriga Nacional, to give its full name, is a native Portuguese red variety that is one of the key components of Portuguese Port. It is not well know
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
World Bulk Wine Exhibition '19: The world of wine is 'bulking up'
The world of wine is “bulking up” as more and more wine is being sold and/or shipped in bulk to be bottled at its destination. This significantly reduces that w
By Anton Pretorius · 10 min read
SA Young Wine Show's regional champions announced
For the first time in the history of the SA Young Wine Show, the organisers — in collaboration with with the various wine regions — have decided to announce all
By SA Wine Industry · 7 min read
Red Blend Challenge announces 2022 winners
The Red Blend Challenge received 43 entries across various styles. Christine Rudman, Ginette de Floriot, and Colin Frith judged the various wines.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Niche Wine Challenge announces 2022 winners
Niche Wine Challenge announced its 2022 winners. This new wine competition was launched in Cape Town on 1 June by Events by Celia.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
SA Young Wine Show’s regional champions announced
The results of the South African Young Wine Show will be announced on Friday 26 August 2022.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Results of the 2023 Red Blend Challenge
Organised by Events by Celia, the judging of the Red Blend Challenge took place on February 23rd in Cape Town, by three experienced tasters, Cape Wine Master Christine Rudman (as Chair), Greg Mutambe, Chief Sommelier at The Twelve Apostles, and Norma Ratcliffe, previously winemaker and co-owner of…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
The Symphony of South African Excellence: Perold Absa Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé Awards
Since its inception in 2011, the Perold Absa Cape Blend competition has stood as a beacon, beckoning winemakers to craft their finest Cape Blends, subjecting them to the discerning palates of experts.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
A Cabernet Sauvignon crowned as SA’s best 2024 young wine
For the second successive year a wooded Cabernet Sauvignon – this time from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville – excelled by clinching the prestigious General Smuts Trophy as overall SA Champion Young Wine of 2024, after also being named as the country’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon (wooded) at the SA…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
A glorious Veritas evening for KWV, Flagstone and Diemersdal
An evening of exceptional achievements at the stylish 34th Veritas Awards featured 70 Double Gold medals for both established brands and novices, while the Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy for the best wine entered went to the KWV The Mentors Perold 2020, a Cape Blend red wine.
By SA Wine Industry · 10 min read
