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Zonnebloem appoints Dumisani Mathonsi as lead white winemaker
Zonnebloem is proud to announce the latest addition to its award-winning winemaking team, Dumisani Mathonsi, who was recently appointed as the winery’s lead win
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
KWV’s newly appointed chief winemaker to lead team through Covid-19 crisis
KWV is excited to welcome Justin Corrans as its new chief winemaker. Corrans joins the KWV fold having previously served as the CEO of Breedekloof winery, Mount
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
From the Karoo to Constantia
Elunda Basson has carved out a space for herself as a seasoned winemaker, leader, mentor and tireless advocate for premium South African Sauvignon Blanc.
By Wanda Augustyn · 4 min read
The podium is only half the story
Tim Atkin MW’s 2026 South Africa Special Report recognises some of the country’s leading winemakers, growers and producers. But beyond the podium sits a bigger story about place, the 2025 vintage and the economics of sustaining South Africa’s quality gains.
By Wanda Augustyn · 5 min read
Paul Gerber joins Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne as winemaker
Paul Gerber, one of South Africa’s leading Cap Classique makers, will be joining the Colmant Cap Classique and Champagne team as winemaker.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Henry Kotzé to lead winemaking team at Mulderbosch Vineyards
A highly awarded winemaker with Stellenbosch in his veins has been appointed to lead the winemaking team of Mulderbosch Vineyards. Henry Kotzé is set to move to
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
THIRD-GENERATION MALAN TAKES OVER SIMONSIG'S 55TH VINTAGE
Michael Malan, a third-generation winemaker, has taken over as cellarmaster, leading Simonsig into a new era. He carries on the legacy of his father Johan and grandpa Frans, who founded Simonsig
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Learning - an important skill for leaders
John F. Kennedy, former president of the United States, wrote in 1963 that leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. This is a crucial statement as it means one cannot lead without knowledge and the desire to learn, and that it is vital to continue learning to maintain a position of…
By Santi Basson · 4 min read
Calling for the country’s sought-after terroir driven wines
The Terroir Wine Awards is being presented for the 18th time this year and has become a leading event on the wine calendar – giving skilful winemakers the opportunity to fully exploit the numerous soil and climate terrains in the Cape winelands to create exceptional wines.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 1)
Today, there is little doubt in the wine industry that personnel, who have been trained to manage sensory evaluation of wine at their respective cellars, add gr
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 13 min read
Advancing authenticity
What would’ve happened if Chenin Blanc was still called Steen? Or if Méthode Cap Classique was labelled Vonkel or even Uvubelo (ferment in Xhosa)? Being authent
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read