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Vineyard response to the floods in the Olifants River region during 2023
It is not uncommon for regional producers to see vineyards against the Olifants River under water during the winter months. It is usually a welcome sight and means that the catchment areas of the Olifants and Doring River Schemes received good rain.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 7 min read
Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide launches milestone 45th edition
The 45th edition of South Africa's original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide, was launched yesterday (20 November 2024) at an awards function at Sadie Family Wines in Swartland.
By SA Wine Industry · 9 min read
Gaze into the crystal ball: Tentative trends for 2021
In these most unpredictable times, how will the trends and predictions for the global wine space in 2021 hold up? We asked a few brave souls to peer into the crystal ball …
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Viticulture research turns over a new leaf
The launch of the Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards inaugurates a new era in viticulture and oenology research and training in South Africa. The vineyards will offer students and researchers throughout the industry access to world-class facilities.
By Johannes Richter · 7 min read
Wikus Human wins 'Best Sommelier in South Africa' 2021
The South African Sommeliers Association is proud to announce Wikus Human as the new Best Sommelier in South Africa taking top honours competing against semi-fi
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Annual South African Wine Harvest Report: smaller wine grape crop packs a punch
South Africa’s 2022 vintage will wow consumers with exceptional quality wines, albeit from a somewhat smaller grape crop than in 2021. This according to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Star Wine List celebrates South Africa's top wine lists on 4 October
Star Wine List will celebrate the great wine lists of South Africa at the Champagne Telmont Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2022 event in Stellenbosch.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Platter's Guide a Portent of Things to Come for South African Sauvignon Blanc
With Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville achieving two five-star ratings in the 2023 Platter's South African Wine Guide for wines made from the estate's signature
By Ukuyila · 4 min read
HAIL, LOCUSTS AND FIRE – THE BIGGEST RISKS FARMERS FACE THIS SUMMER
South Africans are always happy to welcome the summer season, but for the commercial agriculture sector, the transition to summer also ushers in one of the bigg
By Ukuyila · 5 min read
SA Wine quality still on the up thanks to quality innovation, says Tim Atkin MW
International wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin MW is upbeat about the South African wine industry and says it is “producing the greatest wines in its history” despite the prevailing economic and structural setbacks faced by many. The reasons, he believes, are: “Better viticulture and…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Star Wine List celebrated South Africa's top wine lists
On 16 September, Star Wine List of the Year celebrated the great wine lists in South Africa. The Grand Prix and two more Gold Stars was won by Culture Wine Bar in Cape Town.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
New study finds that warm summers and wet winters yield better wine vintages
A research study led by the University of Oxford has found that weather plays an important role in determining wine quality.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
