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Big year for SA’s heritage Pinotage block and the man caring for it
The term legend is not given easily. It is also not always the one painstakingly caring for a heritage vineyard that gets the deserved recognition. But on the eve of his retirement, it is time to honour Dirkie Morkel of Bellevue Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch. He has nurtured one of the four…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Meerendal and more
It's hard to believe Meerendal’s current proprietors, Herman and Aletta Coertze, are only its sixth owners since 1702, when Cape governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel granted a plot of land to one Jan Meerland and his wife Christina Stans. The couple named their new farm 'Meerdal'.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The present catches up with the past
Miles Mossop of Tokara Wines, the most successful producer at this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
By Lee-anne · 6 min read
A good vintage
Judging by the results of this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, there’s a noticeable thread of quality, passion and natural talent that runs through the indu
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Shortlist of Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Announced
The Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophy is one of the most sought-after accolades for cellarmasters, winery proprietors and wine brand marketers in South Africa, and th
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
The 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced
After much anticipation the presentation of the 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophies was held at Cavalli estate outside Somerset West on 15 August, commemorating
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Interest in Old Vine Project spikes with 80% of old-vine wines represented
Andre Morgenthal and Rosa Kruger of Old Vine Project and Jo Wehring of Wines of South Africa
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Ultimate guide to celebrating International Pinotage Day 2018
We know what Abraham Izak Perold did. He physically brushed a male Hermitage (Cinsaut) flower against a pollen donor Pinot Noir (also described as the Prince of
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Platter’s by Diners Club launches the 2019 South African Wine Guide
The Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2019 was launched at Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel on 5 November 2018 with over 200 guests in attendance, th
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
38 South African wines claim 'Gold' at 2019 International Wine and Spirit Competition
South African wine producers have struck gold yet again at the prestigious 2019 International Wine and Spirit Competition in London on 11 September 2019.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Windmeul celebrates 75 years with prestigious gala dinner
Earlier this year, Windmeul Cellars — the legendary wine cellar and landmark along the R44 outside Paarl — celebrated its 75th anniversary with a grand dinner i
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards full of surprises
Top photo caption: Christo Pienaar (chairman SA National Wine Show), Tariro Masayiti (Springfontein Wine Estate) and Derrick Roper (Founder of Novare).
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
