The Cape winelands are a treasure trove of precious experiences and hidden gems. If only you knew a local to show you around! Our Insider’s Guide is like your long-lost best friend in each of the Cape’s 10 wine-producing regions. And you’ve been invited over.Go off...
A real Cape Winelands winter is about much more than a roaring fireplace and a slow-cooked curry washed down with a good red while taking in the stark beauty of bare vineyards. Putting aside all these romantic notions of winter, low temperatures accompanied by plenty...
South African wine consumers share similar perceptions about wine across different ethnic groups. This is according to research by Dr Carla Weightman that focuses on the perceptions of consumers towards wine. Dr Weightman recently received her PhD (Wine Biotechnology)...
Trade mark expert Nicole Smalberger considers the ‘similar goods’ conundrum. Wine and wine grapes are not confusingly similar. This was the view of the Supreme Court of Appeal in a trade mark case where the owner of a farm called Zonquasdrift had a trade mark...
A good sommelier can turn an ordinary wine-and-dine event into something magical and truly memorable. But what role does the wine style have on the food choice? And are wine styles tinkered with in order to be more appealing to a wider audience? A sommelier is often...
Efficient must clarification is important when quality and quantity are at stake. The Flottweg fine solids decanter from PorexSA offers cost-saving and qualitative advantages in must processing. With the harvest done and wine processing in cellars across South...
You don’t have to be a winemaker to work in the wine industry. We’re often so enamoured by wine as a product it’s easy to forget what goes into (and onto) every bottle. This series celebrates the diversity of the people and their careers that make the industry every...
Customers and wine merchants are locked in an intricate dance where trends set the tune and brands keep the rhythm. But who leads and who follows? The digital world has empowered shoppers to make more informed – and more impulsive – purchases. Wine buyers and...
It’s an area where the place names are as diverse and unpretentious as its people and the wines they grow. Gifberg, Maskam, Kobee, Koekenaap, Knersvlakte, Bamboesbaai … these names describe the mountains and villages of the Olifants River, the Western Cape’s...
Wine tourists in the Western Cape are increasingly opting for guided tours with a growing preference for tailor-made itineraries to suit their specific interests, says Margi Biggs, convenor of the annual Business of Wine and Food Tourism Conference that takes place in...
Nine wineries celebrated their achievements in the Cabernet Franc Challenge on Wednesday, 18 April at Avontuur Estate at this year’s Awards ceremony. Over and above the Top 6, awards were also given for the Top 3 Blends, the Top Vintage wine and a special award for...
Artificial Intelligence in the form of bots has invaded our homes and offices. Now, they’re after our wine supply as well. Should we be panicking? Quick! Which locally produced wine goes with sushi, costs less than R300 a bottle and is in stock at your nearest wine...
