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SA’s ongoing drought: what does it mean for wine investors?
Last month, a 1774 bottle of Jura Wine sold for a record-breaking R1.51 billion in France, proving that although a worldwide wine shortage is catalysing a price
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Bottle of 1945 Burgundy sells for R8 million to become world's most expensive wine
A bottle of 1945 French wine has been sold for a record-breaking R8 million (£424 000) at auction.
By Anton Pretorius · 1 min read
South Africa makes significant headway in the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
South African Sauvignon Blancs are among the best in the world, as judged by the 2023 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, the biggest international Sauvignon Blanc competition. A record number of 1,210 Sauvignon wines across the globe this year competed for the highly coveted Concours Mondial du…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Global wine production – latest vitiviniculture data
During the press conference that was held at the end of October 2015 at the headquarters of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, the Director Genera
By Edo Heyns · 4 min read
The starry state of South African wine
Platter’s SA Wine Guide is a good yardstick for assessing the quality of South African wines. Associate editor Cathy van Zyl MW explains why the increase in five-star wines means the bar has been raised.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
MICHELANGELO - HERE TO STAY
From small baby steps to one of the most recognisable competitions in South Africa, the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards this year celebrated 20
By Annalize · 6 min read
The Asian connection
The Hong Kong wine story is being written as we speak. It’s fascinating and ever-changing. Is Brand SA missing the boat?
By Doronae · 7 min read
Swimming against the bulk tide
The emphasis was on value at last year’s World Bulk Wine Exhibition. Given the smaller harvest globally in 2016, South African producers were determined to corr
By Doronae · 5 min read
Your sphere of influence
It’s time to change the tone in which the wine industry is presented. Start by influencing your own surroundings and community.
By Lee-anne · 3 min read
Next level ProWein
If you speak to most of SA’s wine producers, they’ll tell you that ProWein is the show to be at if you’re seeking any kind of representation in any of the overs
By Doronae · 3 min read
SA brandies take centre stage in America
South Africa’s brandies have proven, time and again, that they are the international gold standard.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Small bugs, big problems
There are several microscopic maladies that can affect grapevines. Particularly fascinating and challenging is the dreaded leafroll virus, since conventional an
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
