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Harvest season is here, and so is our #MyTrosIsMyTrots2025 competition! It’s your chance to showcase your vineyards, grapes, and all the behind-the-scenes action of #Harvest2025.
One of South Africa's oldest and most loved working wine farms has entered a new season. Spier Wine Farm, renowned for its award-winning wines and commitment to regenerative farming, will welcome guests to its new hotel from March 2025.
JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs and Vaider Group - Hrastnik1860 are leading a new chapter in sustainable packaging for the wine industry. Building on their award-winning 2023 collaboration for a water carafe, the two organizations are now focused on revolutionizing the design of wine bottles to create a greener future.
The festive season presents a major opportunity for South Africa’s On Premise sector as consumers plan to celebrate with premium drinks, according to the new CGA by NIQ On Premise User Survey (OPUS).
The 2024 Ubuntu International Sommeliers Trophy concluded with a spectacular display of skill, knowledge, and passion for fine beverages.
The country’s best new wine writer for 2024 is Skye Nolan from Brackenfell near Cape Town, assistant-winemaker and compliance manager at Bellevue Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, who also had work stints at four other Cape wineries, as well as doing wine educational and business courses at a youthful age.
The Chardonnay Association of South Africa was established August 2024 and officially launched at an event held at Jordan Wine Estate on the 27th of November 2024. Michael Fridjhon delivered the keynote speech (link here) which was followed by a walk around tasting of wines produced by 32 members of the Chardonnay Association members.
Van Loveren, South Africa’s leading family-owned winery, has taken a significant step in expanding its influence in the wine industry with the acquisition of the majority share in Neil Ellis Wines, a celebrated name synonymous with terroir-driven craftsmanship. Finalised on December 1st, 2024, this partnership signifies an exciting chapter for both wineries, combining their strengths to elevate South Africa’s premium wine offerings on a global scale.
The annual Amphora Wine Day held at Herdade do Rocim winery in Portugal’s Alentejo wine region this year saw Kleine Zalze Wines of Stellenbosch join some 60 producers of amphora wines from Portugal, France, Georgia and California in showcasing their wines made in traditional clay amphorae, Kleine Zalze being the only winery flying the flag for South Africa at this highlight on the Portuguese wine calendar.
Following a highly successful 30-month partnership with Van Loveren that modernised its operations and accelerated its sales growth, Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estate and the oldest registered company in South Africa, has announced that it is embarking on a new era.
WineLand Media, in collaboration with ROTOCON, is on the lookout for the next wave of trailblazers in the wine industry—innovative thinkers, game-changers, and bold leaders.
The 45th edition of South Africa's original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide, was launched yesterday (20 November 2024) at an awards function at Sadie Family Wines in Swartland.