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AU REVOIR, STATUS QUO!
Origin is rapidly expanding its global footprint. With new operations in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile and America, it aims to increase its international business to equal current exports from South Africa within the next two years.
By Edo Heyns · 3 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
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
Five minute mentor: Geoff Harvey
Talking to marketing experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing guru Geoff Harvey.
By Wanda Augustyn · 3 min read
Opportunity beckons in Africa and Asia
The South African wine industry faces many challenges but a recent survey indicates it’s not all doom and gloom.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
The starry state of South African wine
Platter’s SA Wine Guide is a good yardstick for assessing the quality of South African wines. Associate editor Cathy van Zyl MW explains why the increase in five-star wines means the bar has been raised.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
What's your tipple?
The latest market research shows South Africans’ alcohol consumption has gone down. Elias Holtzkampf looks at what’s driving the trend in collaboration with SAWIS.
By Elona Hesseling · 6 min read
Asking the tough questions
This revelation came from a supplier to the industry, who would probably lose some business if he does not remain anonymous. But the outsider’s view is often mo
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Smart fruit
The diversity of South African Chenin Blanc was a colourful affair at this month’s Which Wine tasting, with purity of fruit and smart winemaking as the golden t
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 2)
Sorting – a fast and simple method to describe sensory differences and similarities between wines
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Q&A: Chef Oliver Swart (27) ready to 'cook up a storm' at Cape Wine Auction 2019
Constantia will be a hive of activity in March when The Cape Wine Auction returns to the valley. The last auction in the area was in 2016 when it took place at
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
