by Emile Joubert | 15 Jul, 2019 | News
The Institute of Cape Wine Masters is set to extend its association with the South African wine industry through greater involvement with industry bodies, producers and the hospitality industry. According to De Bruyn Steenkamp, the new chairperson of the Institute of...
by August Collective | News
Seasoned, award-winning winemaker Lizelle Gerber is joining Nederburg Wines in Paarl as its new cellar-master, from 1 August. Nederburg, one of South Africa’s most pedigreed names in wine, is part of the newly-formed Libertas Vineyards and Estates, Distell’s...
by Feed That Bird PR | News
For an incredible fourth year running, KWV has been awarded the Producer of the Year Trophy in the Brandy and Cognac category at the International Spirit Challenge (ISC). This major announcement was made in addition to KWV receiving the Trophy for the Best Brandy in...
by Strategic PR | 12 Jul, 2019 | News
It’s going to be a WINEderful weekend in Cape Town, as the Mother City welcomed the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, the country’s biggest and boldest traveling wine show, yesterday (11 July). The show takes centre stage at GrandWest until Saturday. Owner of the TOPS at SPAR...
by Emile Joubert | 11 Jul, 2019 | News
In a celebratory year for Tsogo Sun Hotels, the company has announced the renewal of its headline sponsorship of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Tsogo Sun Hotels this year celebrates its 50th anniversary as Africa’s leading hospitality group...
by Winemag.co.za | 10 Jul, 2019 | News
Yesterday (09 July), the results of the top 10 performers in the fifth annual Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2019 were announced at Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate in Somerset-West. 65 entries were received from 53 producers for this year’s competition and these were...
by Daniel Johnson | 8 Jul, 2019 | News
On Thursday, 04 July, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer, visited two agriculture projects currently supported by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Chamomile Farming Enterprises located in Schaapkraal, Philippi is a mixed...
by Ted Rieger (winebusiness.com) | 4 Jul, 2019 | News
A promising new sensor tool to measure grapevine water status to efficiently manage vineyard irrigation is being beta tested this year in California vineyards, and if trials are successful, a commercial sensor product will be introduced to the grower market in 2020....
by Emile Joubert | 1 Jul, 2019 | News
As the grandson of the Simonsig legend Frans Malan, Michael Frans Malan is one of the few third generation winemakers in Stellenbosch. Michael joined the Simonsig team in 2017 after gaining experience in Italy, Australia and South Africa and was appointed red...
by Anton Pretorius | 29 Jun, 2019 | Lifestyle, Wineland
There’s been talk about sommeliers reaching a glass ceiling in South Africa. But Gregory Mutambe, head sommelier at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, says being a sommelier is still a lucrative (and promising) career choice. Does working as a sommelier...
