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Relationships matter
Being an independent producer in South Africa is not without its challenges, as Alexandra McFarlane has come to realise. Having worked both locally and abroad for several years before setting out to do her own thing, the co-owner of McFarlane Wines is no novice when it comes to winemaking.
By Carla van der Merwe · 6 min read
Top Cape wine producers team up to launch Cape Vintner Classification (CVC)
The Cape’s leading wine producers have launched an independent association to build South Africa’s reputation as a producer of world-class wines and promote the
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Pretty in pink: The first Sauvignon Gris in South Africa
This year, two local producers have independently harvested the first certified Sauvignon Gris in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Black Elephant Vintners celebrates all with new wine release
Situated in the folds of the picturesque town of Franschhoek, independent wine producer Black Elephant Vintners is back at it with the launch of their latest Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Power of Love.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
What makes a wine bar work in a competitive destination like Franschhoek
Franschhoek is not short on places to drink wine. Between estate tastings, restaurants with serious lists and highly curated visitor experiences, there is already a strong sense of expectation before you even walk into a space. That makes it a difficult place for a new wine bar to stand out.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 4 min read
Back to basics
Wine producers need to join forces and focus on varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Pinotage to set Brand South Africa apart.
By Jana Loots · 5 min read
Steady as we go towards 2024
A calculated peek into the future suggests a cautious, albeit steady, outlook, after a turbulent decade.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
The WISE way forward
The Wine Industry Strategic Exercise (Wise) is changing the wine and brandy landscape to assure a sustainably future for a robust, adaptable and competitive industry.
By Elona Hesseling · 8 min read
FruitLook offers bigger picture
FruitLook is increasingly gaining traction from local users. We asked producers how they use and integrate it with other technologies and information. Producers
By Sandile · 7 min read
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
FruitLook employs satellites to monitor crops
Satellite “eyes in the sky” have become really useful tools to keep watch over crops.
By Sandile · 9 min read