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Simonsvlei: More for everyone
Since Simonsvlei came under new ownership in 2022, the iconic Paarl winery has seen a complete turnaround. The new owners have shown a strong commitment to building the brand, which has existed since 1945, and are taking full advantage of the cellar’s strategic location in the Boland.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Simonsvlei: New dawn beckons with R100 m investment
Simonsvlei has a new owner aiming to once again make the winery a leading lifestyle destination on the Cape Wine Route.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Making it possible
Since going at it alone in year, team Porex SA is stronger than ever.
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
SA Cheese Festival crowned 'Festival of the Year' on World Tourism Day
The South African Cheese Festival, presented in April this year for the 17th time, was honoured on World Tourism Day as the Festival of the Year.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
South African wine producers put in a strong performance at prestigious Asian wine competition
Overall, South African wine producers performed admirably, while some did outstandingly well, at the 10th edition Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine &
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
New SA Wine Writer of the Year revealed
The country’s best new wine writer for 2023 is Margeaux Goosen, who has just completed a stint as winemaking assistant at a boutique winery in Baden, Germany, while the runner-up is Jenna Higgins, newly appointed head winemaker at Wolvenhoek in Wellington and the best blog award went to Clint van…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Six vintages excel in Shiraz SA challenge
Shiraz SA revealed the winners of the 12th annual Shiraz SA Challenge, with six vintages from a wide variety of regions performing excellently. The awards event on Thursday 15 August 2024 brought together finalists and wine industry celebrities at Simonsvlei Wine Cellar in Paarl. The main sponsor…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Best New SA Wine Writer announced
The country’s best new wine writer for 2024 is Skye Nolan from Brackenfell near Cape Town, assistant-winemaker and compliance manager at Bellevue Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, who also had work stints at four other Cape wineries, as well as doing wine educational and business courses at a youthful age.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Emerging from quaint Kuruman as best new SA wine writer
The country’s best new wine writer for 2025 is Rethabile Kgatlhane, a Kuruman-based freelance author and CEO of the Tipsy Twenties Winery, a local boutique wine brand.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Higher quality standard for wine judging in South-Africa
The long-established examination for wine evaluation by aspiring wine judges in South Africa has been upgraded and will henceforth be presented by the SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) – a significant boost to refine and maintain judging standards in wine competitions.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
