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Saxenburg - teamwork ensures success
According to Dirk van Zyl, cellarmaster of Saxenburg, the cellar team is responsible for all tasks in the cellar, including bottling, labelling and storage of wine.
By Santi Basson · 3 min read
Elegant fruit
Consumers are demanding fruity wines, resulting in a shift to fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa. Higgo Jacobs:
By Sandile · 2 min read
Kristen Duff clinches 2020 Veritas Young Wine Writer of the Year Award
Young wine writer Kristen Duff from Cape Town has clinched the coveted Veritas Young Wine Writer title for 2020.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Vergelegen winemaker André van Rensburg calls it a day
After 25 glorious years as Vergelegen's winemaker, the legendary (and often unreserved) André van Rensburg has announces his retirement.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Vergelegen estate appoints new winemaker
Vergelegen wine estate, one of South Africa’s premier wine producers, has announced the appointment of its new winemaker Luke O'Cuinneagain.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
A Cabernet Sauvignon crowned as the country's best 2023 young wine
A wooded Cabernet Sauvignon from Wellington Wines took the crown by clinching the prestigious General Smuts Trophy as overall SA Champion Wine of 2023 after also being named as the country’s best Cabernet Sauvignon (wooded) at the SA Young Wine Show.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2024 is here!
The eagerly awaited 2024 edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with a rich, luxurious cover colour that evokes the unique pleasure of drinking truly fine wine.
By SA Wine Industry · 9 min read
A Cabernet Sauvignon crowned as SA’s best 2024 young wine
For the second successive year a wooded Cabernet Sauvignon – this time from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville – excelled by clinching the prestigious General Smuts Trophy as overall SA Champion Young Wine of 2024, after also being named as the country’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon (wooded) at the SA…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Cellar Assistants' Programme makes a difference in knowledge transfer
Feedback from cellars confirmed a need for developing practical, general knowledge of cellar assistants, which will add value to careers. The 2024 Cellar Assistants’ Programme aims to address this need and to contribute to knowledge transfer practically and holistically.
By Santi Basson · 3 min read
30 young wine professionals honoured
WineLand Media and ROTOCON celebrated 30 South African wine industry rising stars at a special lunch on 30 May 2025 at Scape Restaurant, Vrymansfontein, Paarl.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
MyTrosIsMyTrots2026: Time for the harvest hustle
Harvest is here, and so is your chance to show off. Whether it’s dusty boots, juicy bunches, or those chaotic cellar days, we want to see your best harvest shots.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide launches 46th edition
Comprehensive yet engaging, and welcoming of newcomers to the vine, the 2026 Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide is the perfect independent companion for anyone who lifts a glass of South African wine.
By SA Wine Industry · 10 min read
