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Hasher Family Wines has been awarded "Winery of the Year" at the prestigious 2025 London Wine Competition, with the acclaimed Ernest Pinot Noir wine leading the way to this extraordinary recognition.
Weltevrede Wine Estate is proud to announce its continued partnership as the wine sponsor of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) for the second consecutive year.
Master of Wine Cathy van Zyl was there to demystify the complex world of wine scoring, where a point or two can mean the difference between silver success and golden glory.
On 8 April, the Cape Town Heritage Foundation officially unveiled a Blue Plaque to pay tribute to Anna de Koning (sometimes written as de Koningh or de Coningh).
Hazendal Wine Estate is honoured to welcome Between Two Worlds, an exclusive garden installation by celebrated Landscaper of the Year 2024, Leon Kluge.
Alicia Rechner, Backsberg's veteran winemaker now in her 30th harvest season, rolls it between her fingers before popping the small, oval fruit into her mouth to taste it - a decisive moment where numbers and measurements give way to experience and artistry.
The UK-based Gérard Basset Foundation is delighted to announce a bursary scheme for historically-disadvantaged students for the prestigious WSET Level 3 in Wines qualification as well as the WSET Level 4 Diploma.
Creation Wines proudly celebrates receiving One Star in the prestigious 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, recognising the estate’s innovative approach to wine and food pairing, and reinforcing its reputation for excellence following its 2024 Val d’Or Award for Best Brand Experience and Number 3 ranking in the World’s Best Vineyards, Number 1 in Africa.
The Vinpro Production Plan survey was performed in the wine industry for the 21st consecutive year in 2024. The service is provided per vintage in each of the 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual capacity. The findings indicate that, although the average producer is still not generating a sustainable income, the industry is showing year-on-year improvement after a long downward cycle.
The 30ha pine-tree forest on Delheim Wine Estate on Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg has led to a rekindling of the relationship between Delheim and Stellenbosch University’s Department of Forest and Wood Science as students from the department are now using the Delheim forest for research due to the lack of suitable forest settings in the region.
As the dust settles on the 2025 harvest season, Steenberg Vineyards reflects on a year marked by resilience, consistency, and exceptional quality. With steady yields, outstanding grape health, and a harvest timeline aligned with historical norms, winemaker Elunda Basson and viticulturist Vlok Hanekom believe 2025 will deliver one of Steenberg’s finest vintages.
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking in Stellenbosch trace back centuries, modern advancements are reshaping the landscape, allowing winemakers to refine techniques while staying true to time-honoured traditions. From sustainable farming practices to cutting-edge viticulture technology, the balance between the old and the new is shaping the future of winemaking in South Africa.