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Hurrah for Syrah
Tim Atkin called Shiraz “the Cape’s most exciting red grape” and awarded it five of the top spots among 23 wines scoring 97 points and above. What does he see in it, and what makes this grape such a favourite among South African winemakers?
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
South African wine industry invests in its people
Training and development have long been a priority of the South African wine industry, because of its ability to improve labour efficiencies, transform lives an
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
The importance of water innovation
South Africa is a water scare country with only 450 mm average rainfall per year – almost half the global average. This stark reality underscores the importance
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Opportunity beckons in Africa and Asia
The South African wine industry faces many challenges but a recent survey indicates it’s not all doom and gloom.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
The potential impact of free trade agreements
What would happen if export tariffs to Africa, China and the US are dropped? The latest BFAP Baseline report illustrates this scenario.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
Simply said, science communication made easy
The wine industry relies on cutting-edge technology to compete internationally. The transfer of scientific research and technology is important for application
By Lee-anne · 6 min read
Building an industry on the capabilities of its people
The wine and brandy industry is seeking to be an employer of choice for talented individuals by retaining and growing talent, attracting the best training servi
By Doronae · 2 min read
Sensorial insights into Top 12 Shiraz Challenge 2016 winners
PHOTO: A. Gorman Photography.
By Wessel du Toit and Mihaela Mihnea · 8 min read
Pay to play
America may be the world’s biggest wine market, but breaking into this market is notoriously difficult and requires high levels of competitiveness and financial
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Heritage vs young & funky
The challenge for anyone representing, marketing and promoting a wine brand lies in the fact that we’re committed to a category unrivalled in terms of internal
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
How to attract wine tourists and bring them back
Delegates from the Cape’s wine, food and hospitality industries gathered at Spier near Stellenbosch for The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference to glean
By Carlin Cloete · 8 min read
Legends walk among us
AS WE CELEBRATE KWV’S CENTENARY, THE LEGENDS WHO HELPED SHAPE IT, REFLECT ON ITS HISTORY AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, ITS IMPACT ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY.
By Carlin Cloete · 7 min read
