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From music to wine
Jean Botha turned a casual job into a career and changed the way people experience wine. His journey is just as much about building relationships as it is about the opportunities.
By Ingerése Schoeman · 5 min read
Balancing price and quality
Bulk wine is important to the South African wine industry, but with lower-than-average prices and an increase in competition there’s a growing need for solidarity and innovation among producers.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
Breedekloof's Valley of Plenty: Where every vine tells a story
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Breedekloof Valley is home to only large-scale wine producing cooperatives. Anton Pretorius recently discovered that thi
By Anton Pretorius · 11 min read
Innovation marks the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa has taken innovation in wine judging a step further this year by using tailor-made technology. Judges were able to complete the jud
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Kleine Zalze sparkles at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
Caption: Joaquim Sá (CEO of Amorim Cork), RJ Botha (winemaker at Kleine Zalze and winner of the Trophy for Best Producer at the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge),
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
AdVini SA enters historic partnership with Team Zimbabwe
Advini SA sponsors Team Zimbabwe, the four refugees-turned-sommeliers who will compete at the World Blind Tasting Championship in France.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
South African wine industry welcomes the world at Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our spectacular country, our unique winemaking community and our wonderful Sauvignon Blanc on an international stage is around the corner.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Celebrating the Women of Boplaas Family Vineyards
The rich history of Boplaas Family Vineyards has been shaped significantly by the remarkable women who have played pivotal roles in its journey, and their influence continues to be felt to this day.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Nominees announced for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
Celebrating six decades of recognising excellence in theatre, the panel of judges and sponsor HEINEKEN Beverages are proud to announce the nominees for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.
By SA Wine Industry · 7 min read
Armand Ridgard Crowned Best Sommelier of South Africa 2025
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is proud to announce Armand Ridgard as the Best Sommelier of South Africa 2025, following a full day of intense competition held on 10 September at The Rockefeller Hotel in Cape Town.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Tim Atkin MW crowns the finest in SA’s top wines
Tim Atkin MW, internationally acclaimed British Master of Wine, crowned his 2025 Wines of the Year, celebrating the finest South African wines from over 200 of the country’s leading producers.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Young wine professionals honoured at 30 under 30 celebration
The future of South African wine was on full display at Bacco Estate in Paarl as WineLand Media, together with sponsors ROTOCON and auric barrels, celebrated the 2026 class of the industry’s rising stars.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
