by Emile Joubert | 13 Nov, 2019 | News
Sauvignon Blanc specialist Diemersdal Wine Estate in Durbanville has added a newcomer to its range of wines, this one originating from the famed Marlborough wine region on New Zealand’s South Island. The Diemersdal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 was made in...
by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl-Punt | 9 Nov, 2019 | News
KWV announced that its chief winemaker, Wim Truter, will be leaving this wine and spirits company in May 2020. Truter will join Meerlust Estate as head of winemaking. “It is very sad to lose a dedicated and highly respected member of the team,” said KWV CEO Boyce...
by Carolyn Martin | 7 Nov, 2019 | News
On 30 October 2019, 66 cities in the world were designated as UNESCO Creative Cities by the Director-General of UNESCO. UNESCO Creative Cities are recognised for being laboratories of ideas and innovative practices, and for bringing a tangible contribution to...
by Pippa Pringle | 6 Nov, 2019 | News
Christoff de Wet, formerly winemaker at Lutzville Vineyards, has recently joined the team at De Krans Wines as their new winemaker, taking over the reins from Louis van der Riet. Born and bred in Stellenbosch surrounded by a growing wine fraternity, it soon became...
by Daniel Johnson | 5 Nov, 2019 | News
Francois Cilliers from Willow Creek Olive Estate, Nuy Valley, Breede Valley region was announced as the 2019 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards winner. This is the first winner from the Breede Valley region, making it an exceptionally special award not just for...
by Zelda Furstenburg | News
Blaauwklippen heritage estate in Stellenbosch is launching a unique twist on craft gin with South Africa’s first Zinfandel-infused gin – the alluring bright crimson Zin Gin. Celebrating their pioneering role as the first to grow and produce Zinfandel...
by Kachné Ross | 1 Nov, 2019 | Development and Transformation, Practical in the vineyard, Wineland, Winetech Technical
A survey was conducted as a pilot project to investigate the application of a newly developed competence dictionary developed for vineyard workers in determining skills development needs. The dictionary is based on the Vinpro courses for vineyard workers and was...
by Nabiella de Beer | 31 Oct, 2019 | News
Research conducted by Wesgro, in partnership with Explore Sideways, has found that travel trade in the Western Cape recorded 60% growth year-on-year in food and wine tour bookings for 2018. This is despite a very challenging year for the industry, due to the drought....
by Jana Loots | Business and Marketing, Wineland
Are you a South African wine exporter? With more than two decades’ experience and a streamlined strategy, you can’t afford not to tap into Wines of South Africa (WoSA’s) resources, platforms and events to create or expand your global footprint. By Jana Loots It’s 360...
by Anton Pretorius | 29 Oct, 2019 | Production, Wineland
As wine consumers globally become increasingly disinterested in traditional cultivars, there’s a growing trend for indigenous grape varieties from around the world. The global wine market is undergoing a transformation from being dependent on a handful...
by Johannes Richter | Business and Marketing, Wineland
It seems the planets are aligned to ensure Chenin Blanc South Africa’s success. The varietal has proven its potential for creating premium white wines that can make even the most cynical audiences sit up and take note. Chenin Blanc sales worldwide have...
