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New Zealand is renowned for a couple of things: Rugby’s Haka, Lord of the Rings, sheep, and Sauvignon Blanc. But why is the world so madly in love with Kiwi Savvy B? Find out what prompted a local winemaker to produce and bottle a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc under...
The demand for non-alcoholic drinks are on the rise. But it’s important to know that not every drink labelled 0.0% is truly zero alcohol. So why are so many brands misleading the consumer, and what are the implications? By Anton Pretorius. In...
It is often said that oak is like a spice in the hand of a winemaker. Like that of a chef, a winemaker’s hand may be either too light or too heavy, or perhaps just right. Anton Pretorius spoke to head winemaker at Distell, Andrea Freeborough about the use of wood...
The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition continues a partnership that benefits both the sponsor and Pinotage producers. But consumers also reap the rewards. By Johannes Richter. Beyers Truter, chairman of the Pinotage Association of South Africa,...
You might know Laurie Cooper as the winner of the Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019. But did you know that Laurie is the founder and head lecturer of the KZN School of Wine, but together with her father Ian Smorthwaite, she’s the viticulturist and...
Along with tango, asado and soulful conversation, wine lies at the heart of Argentine culture and identity. Anton Pretorius got a taste of Argentina during a recent shindig organised by the Embassy of the Argentine Republic. In an effort to promote...
The Innovation Summit, held at the Cape Town Stadium last month, provided the perfect platform for Winetech to host a panel discussion on the impact of climate change on the South African wine industry, and how technology and research can help producers mitigate...
Climate is considered the most important factor when it comes to the quality of grapes, with a dividing line between “warm” and “cool” climate wines. What exactly do these terms refer to and how do they apply to South African wines? By Johannes Richter ...
Viticulturists are becoming a scarce commodity in South Africa, and the decline in this profession in worrying. So, why are students and younger people reluctant to consider a career working in the vineyard? Lisa Lottering investigates. Although...
How do producers feel about the current state of the industry? Anton Pretorius spoke to leading grape producers to gauge their sentiment. There’s an old adage that says: ‘It’s always darkest before the dawn’. Having weathered most of the storm,...
Call them athletes if you like. Team Nederburg South Africa comprises the country’s top wine tasters who will fly the flag high at the 2019 World Blind Wine Tasting Championship in France later this year. Anton Pretorius interviewed the team members in preparation...
Below you'll find the results from Vititec's annual new clone and cultivar tasting. Vititec, trusted producers of high-quality clonal plant material, invited several experienced winemakers and viticulturists to pit these new emerging cultivars against each other...