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Ghost Corner claims top honour at SA Terroir Wine Awards
Ghost Corner Wines claims top prize at SA Terroir Wine Awards for second consecutive year with Sémillon from Elim Ward.
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Local wines dominate at 2026 Shiraz South Africa Challenge
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wineries excel at the Shiraz SA Challenge, winning multiple awards and showcasing South Africa’s impressive wine quality.
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Celebrate the richness of syrah at La Motte in Franschhoek
La Motte Wine Estate celebrates syrah in August with tastings, a warming winter menu, and unique dining experiences for guests.
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Kom vier saam cabernet sauvignon by Neil Ellis Wyne in Stellenbosch
Neil Ellis Wyne vier Internasionale Cabernet Sauvignon-dag met drie geleenthede met eksklusiewe wyn-proe-ervarings en storievertelling in Augustus.
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Mr Bubbles: Winemaker Pieter Ferreira to receive lifetime achievement award in London
Pieter Ferreira will receive the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award on 7 September, becoming only the second South African honoured with the accolade.
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Platinum finish: Blaauwklippen leads S’bosch wineries in online visibility
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate tops the Stellenbosch rankings for online visibility, achieving 110 positive media mentions from July 2025 to June 2026.
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Vintner appointed to head winemaking team at Kanonkop Estate
Kanonkop Wine Estate has appointed Dirk van Zyl as its head winemaker, succeeding Francois van Zyl as of 1 October.
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Stellenview winery gets top honours at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
Stellenview Premium Wines excelled at the 2026 DWWA, earning five high ratings and recognition for the Cape Discovery Pinotage 2024.
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Kaaps Dictionary provides access ‘tôt vannie outsti tali in Syt Afrieka’
For the first time in history the so-called slave lingua franca is codified in a dictionary, which serves as a historic reference resource that describes the development of Kaaps words.
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Taste Stellenbosch returns with feast of culinary delights in City of Oaks
Taste Stellenbosch runs from August 1 to September 20, offering unique culinary experiences in South Africa’s premier food and wine destination.