Vinpro Production Plan survey
In 2025, the Vinpro Production Plan survey was carried out in the South African wine industry for the 22nd consecutive year. The service is provided annually per vintage in all 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual capacity. Although the average producer is still not achieving a…
· 1 min read

Vintage 2025 - a prospect of economic sustainability in the wine industry
Click here to get your copy of WineLand Magazine.
More from
Vineyard, cellar and production

Bioprotection, from harvest to fermentation
In modern winemaking, bioprotection has emerged as an innovative and sustainable strategy to improve microbial control while reducing dependence on sulphur dioxide.

Flood damage - what next?
In light of the unprecedented floods during the second week of May 2026, this article offers a few guidelines on how flood risks can be approached and assessed.

One vineyard. Eight components. Five years of patience.
When KWV’s Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2020 claimed the Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy at the 2026 Veritas Awards, it was more than another win for the Paarl-based producer. It was only the third time a Cap Classique had taken the competition’s highest honour, selected from 1 293 entries.
