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Does Government know what it’s costing you?
A decision made in Pretoria can change the way a wine business operates. But who makes sure the people making those decisions understand what happens on the ground? South Africa Wine’s Jordyn Goeieman takes us inside the often unseen work of influencing the policies that affect the industry.
By Adéle Changuion · 5 min read
Vinpro: The next chapter
Vinpro not only has a new look, it’s also renewing its focus on sustainable growth.
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
South Africa Wine: one industry, one voice.
Every wine producer faces challenges that can't be solved alone. Access to export markets, changing regulations, transformation, research and the industry's reputation all require a collective effort. That is where South Africa Wine comes in.
By Adéle Changuion · 3 min read
CapeWine 2018 Speakers Announced
With exhibition space for South Africa’s triennial wine trade showcase completely sold out, CapeWine 2018 is set to yet again raise the bar as South African win
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
#Budget2019: Making sense of excise on wine
They say only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And sure enough, during his recent annual budget address, finance minister Tito Mboweni announced
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Harvest and cellar processes deemed "essential" to prevent wastage of primary agricultural goods
As the outcome of dedicated advocacy (Vinpro and SALBA, with the assistance of key stakeholders like AgBiz, Agri-SA and Agri Western Cape), the attached Governm
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
South Africa expects exceptional 2020 vintage despite COVID-19 lockdown
South Africa’s 2020 wine grape crop is expected to yield exceptional wines.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The way forward: the importance of social sustainability
The 2022 Vinpro Information Day placed the emphasis on the need to revive, recover and rebuild after the shocks of the past two years. Panellists Bruce Jack and Bridgitte Backman believe social sustainability is the key.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Celebrating SA’s heritage grape and 10 years of Standard Bank top 10 Chenin Blanc challenge – 2023 winners announced
Chenin Blanc has become the de facto gateway grape to the South African wine category, said Ina Smith, to coincide with the announcement of the 2023 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners. She is the driving force behind the annual competition, that marks its tenth anniversary this…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Vinpro builds on foundation of technical excellence
Listening to feedback from producers, Vinpro has this year split its Vinpro-Nedbank information days into two separate sessions, hosting the first day at Allée Bleue in Franschhoek, and the following day at Leipzig Farm in Worcester. The result was fruitful discussions on both sides of the Du…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Nurturing our vineyard teams
Over the years, vineyard workers have often sought guidance from vineyard manager Rosa Kruger for practical advice to improve their skills.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
A new era for SA Sommeliers Association
For the first time since its founding in 2010, The South African Sommeliers Association will be led by an all-female executive team.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
