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The geology of wine
Paul Clüver Family Wines recently hosted Professor John Compton to discuss the geological history and significance of the Elgin basin. Elgin is a cool-climate region known for exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but despite its rocky niche, the valley shares a fragile ecosystem with other parts…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Fusion of wine, fynbos, cattle, sheep and passion
PHOTO 1. On route to the PaardenKloof cellar.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Keepers of the land
We often make the mistake of looking at a landscape like Hemel-and-Aarde and regarding it as static space, when quite the opposite is true.
By Bernard Mocke · 5 min read
An insiders guide to Worcester
Spanning just under 20 000 hectares, the Worcester district is South Africa’s largest wine district by area and volume. It’s planted under nearly 20% of the cou
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
IHG unveils three iconic hotel bars across South East Asia
For travellers’ whose trips are not quite complete without a memorable tipple, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the openings of three new landm
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Sancerre winemaker reflects on harvest at Diemersdal
Alice Caillat doing South African punch-downs.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Chamonix joins Old Vine Project with 55-year-old Chenin Blanc
Stefan van Rooyen, left, CEO of Chamonix, and winemaker Neil Bruwer.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
The vine with the golden grapes
When a South African wine receives a perfect 100-point score, it’s often the winemaker who basks in the glory. Where does the grape producer fit in, the farmer
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
SA's Sauvignon Blanc steals the show at Concours du Mondial
Photo Caption: Stuart Botha (winemaker at Tokara) and RJ Botha (chairperson of Sauvignon Blanc South Africa).
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Pretty in pink: The first Sauvignon Gris in South Africa
This year, two local producers have independently harvested the first certified Sauvignon Gris in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Black Elephant Vintners celebrates all with new wine release
Situated in the folds of the picturesque town of Franschhoek, independent wine producer Black Elephant Vintners is back at it with the launch of their latest Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Power of Love.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
South Africa excels at Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
South Africa Sauvignon Blanc proved its excellence as one of the top five countries by number of medals at the 2022 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
