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“SA Winemakers have risen to the challenge" | Q&A with Michael Fridjhon
As chairman and convener of the annual Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Michael Fridjhon is widely recognised as South Africa’s foremost wine taster and wine judge.
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
What's up in Gauteng?
Producers need to spend time in Gauteng to engage, listen to and understand wine consumers. Wanda Augustyn talks to wine expert Michael Fridjhon about consumers in the north.
By Wanda Augustyn · 5 min read
Nederburg: A tale of two industries
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ...” The picture Michael Fridjhon paints of South Africa’s wine industry is reminiscent of the opening line
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
RESULTS: 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
The results of the 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced at a luncheon at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town today. Of the 977 wines judged, 40 gold
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
The Judges' report
The 2025 Trophy Wine Show is a highlight of the annual awards calendar. This year, media and industry once again had a peek behind the scenes at the feedback session with the international panel of judges, providing valuable insight on how South African wines perform against global benchmarks.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Being a Sommelier: Turn your passion for wine into a career
Fashion designers are celebrities (think Victoria Beckham). Chefs are rock stars (think Anthony Bourdain). But what about sommeliers?
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
DGB releases documentary on the “inconvenient” state of South African wine prices
Rico Basson, managing director of Vinpro, in a thought-provoking documentary called “The Inconvenient Truth about South African Wine”.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Overhex International: Innovation and a dose of good fortune
At Overhex , situated on the R60 outside Worcester, you can easily stop at their colourful bistro and tasting room for a juicy hamburger and any of the wines fr
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
State of Sommeliers in South Africa: Bridging the Gap
Thanks to independent bodies such as the South African Sommeliers Association, prospective sommeliers are provided with the tools and know-how to fulfil their r
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
Meet Laurie Cooper: SA’s superstar sommelier and winemaker
Laurie Cooper was crowned Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Cape Town.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
RMB WineX 2020 goes virtual with 'Wine in Your Own Time' campaign
Just because you cannot come to the RMB WineX this year, organisers of one of South Africa's favourite wine shows is bringing the event to your doorstep!
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Plant to grow old
Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in, or so the Greek proverb goes, conjuring up further inspirational pos
By Raphaela van Embden · 5 min read
