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Where have you set your horizon?
“There’s always a sucker in South Africa,” an international bulk wine buyer told me recently, illustrating why we still hold the title as the world’s cheapest w
By Elona Hesseling · 3 min read
Flexcube: The new cooperage
Flexcube oxygen-permeable maturation vessels, known as New Generation Barrels, are now widely used across all major wine-producing markets where they co-exist with traditional oak barrels.
By Wanda Augustyn · 6 min read
Leadership, emotional intelligence and resilience
Worldwide leaders have to keep up with constant change and the wine industry is no exception.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
Five-minute mentor: Katherine Harris
Talking to experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing authority Katherine Harris.
By Wanda Augustyn · 3 min read
Shaking off the shackles
South Africa’s bigger wine companies have access to the best vineyards and should therefore be making the best wines in the country. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl and fellow wine writers argued the point with a tasting of two local trump cards.
By Sandile · 6 min read
Fighting FAS with project baby box
The Pebbles Project Baby Box initiative helps moms-to-be in farming areas, who in turn pledge not to drink during their pregnancy.
By Elona Hesseling · 3 min read
Recycling vs incineration
A controversial waste to energy project in the Boland – a planned incineration plant in Wellington – has raised much concern among residents.
By Wanda Augustyn · 7 min read
Wosa woos West Africa's golden child
Ghana is a key economy in West Africa, having enjoyed over two decades of stability and growth. In addition to a growing domestic economy, it’s a key conduit for trade with neighbouring, landlocked countries. Wines of South Africa’s market manager for Africa, Matome Mbatha spoke to Edo Heyns about…
By Edo Heyns · 2 min read
How does my business practices compare to fellow producers in my region?
The VinPro Production Plan 2017-team invites all producers to join the production plan study. Learn how you can optimise your business and excel as a successful
By Doronae · 2 min read
China vs America
Focusing on China is a no-brainer for the South African wine industry. China, like any other market, poses challenges, but they’re outweighed by opportunity and
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
A bridge (not) too far
Canada and the USA are two of the biggest countries in the world, so it’s no wonder they’re attractive export markets for Brand SA. Trade legislation, particula
By Carlin Cloete · 8 min read
