Wine
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Historic farm’s cellar master crowned the best of the best in France
For the second consecutive year, Johan Jordaan, cellar master at Spier Wines, was named the Master Chenin Blanc Winemaker at the prestigious Master Winemaker 100 announcement in Paris, France, on…
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Partnerships lead to new tourism guide project for Stellenbosch
In a region with a diversity of culture, food and adventure to offer, 17 would-be culture and adventure tourist guides are being trained thanks to a new public-private tourism training…
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First black-owned cellar opens
In the six years since Paul Siguqa acquired Klein Goederust in Franschhoek, the estate has been transformed from a neglected farm into a thriving boutique winery and tourism destination. “This…
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Neil Ellis Wines unveils new tasting room, global cuisine menu
Neil Ellis Wines has reopened its completely refurbished tasting room in Stellenbosch, featuring a new restaurant with globally-inspired cuisine designed to complement their award-winning wines. The contemporary space offers panoramic…
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From coast to valley: Four wine regions showcase SA Sauvignon Blanc excellence
The 19th annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Competition announced winners from 167 wines by 98 producers. The top 10 winners showcase remarkable regional diversity across South Africa’s various…
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From experiment to excellence: Pinotage awards mark 100-year milestone
Wines from Stellenbosch producers are once again among the winners of this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition. The prestigious list of winners were announced at a glitzy event at…
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Stellenbosch winemakers dominate prestigious Diners Club awards shortlist
Several winemakers from the Stellenbosch region have been named as finalists in the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards.
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Top awards for Blaauwklippen at prestigious LUMO Awards
History was made last week when Blaauwklippen’s head winemaker, Narina Cloete, was crowned Woman Winemaker of the Year at the prestigious LUMO Awards.
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Black winemakers gather in Stellenbosch for necessary dialogue
Leading winemakers and stakeholders engaged in discussions about the face, future and funding of the wine industry during a dialogue hosted by the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trading Association (Wieta)…
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The wine that put SA on the map: Complete chronicle of Sauvignon Blanc’s rise
The story of South Africa’s most popular white wine cultivar has been brought together in a single publication, which was launched at CapeWine in Cape Town on Thursday 11 September.
