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Wine Tram makes tracks
Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, formally inaugurated the Franschhoek Wine Tram on 7 December 2017 at the historic Groot Drakenstein Station.
By Johannes Richter · 2 min read
Pinotage: SA’s willing and versatile Wild Child
“Pinotage has a chip on a shoulder and is very often misunderstood,” says KWV chief viticulturist Marco Ventrella.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Royal Wedding Wine and Bubbly share a long (and fascinating) history with the royal court
As a wine & food aficionado (or maybe you just enjoy indulging in every detail of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'Big Day'), you were probably wondering what
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
An insider’s guide to the Boland
The Cape winelands are a treasure trove of precious experiences and hidden gems. If only you knew a local to show you around! Our Insider’s Guide is like your l
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
The Smart-Dyson trellis system for grapevines
The effectiveness of grapevine canopies depends largely on the distribution of the shoots on the trellis system.
By Leon Dippenaar · 11 min read
Winners of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 announced
The winners of the 2018 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top Ten were announced during a well-attended wine crafters affair at the picturesque Landtscap outside Stellenbosch
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Wine tourism: the way to go
International tourism literally brings the world to your doorstep. The local wine industry plays a critical role when it comes to increasing visitor numbers and
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
The best way to spend a fruitful day in the Winelands
With delicious wines, beautiful landscapes, awe-inspiring food and century old architecture, it’s no surprise that a visit to the Cape Winelands is a popular ac
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Highlights of the 2019 Gen-Z cover crop demos
The benefits of establishing a cover crop in the vineyard work row have been well documented and include increased soil organic matter, improved soil structure,
By Emma Carkeek · 10 min read
Tourism for leisure should be allowed under Alert Level 3
With severe restrictions on international and local travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that the tourism sector has been hard-hit during this
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Understanding the "terroir effect" (Part 2)
The taste of any given wine, regardless of cultivar, is inextricably linked to its origin. Environmental factors, such as soil and climate, influence organolept
By Bernard Mocke · 7 min read
