Wine
Wine
Wine
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Four luminaries honoured as 2026 Veritas Living Legends
The 36th Veritas Awards honored four industry figures for their exceptional contributions to South African wine, celebrating their dedication and impact.
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South African winemakers reposition Merlot through site selection and vineyard precision
Steenberg Vineyards earns international recognition for Merlot as South African wine industry refocuses on provenance and vineyard quality.
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Entries open for 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premier wine contest
Entries for the 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s longest-running and most prestigious wine competition, are now open.
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Raise a glass to 55 years of wine tourism at Wine Town Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates 55 years with Wine Town Stellenbosch, featuring wine, food experiences, and the Stellenbosch Wine Festival.
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Vintners, dust off your finest blends for prestigious winemaker awards
South African winemakers are invited to enter the Diners Club Winemaker awards, recognising excellence in white blends and red wine.
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Groot Phesantekraal winemaker earns runner-up in wine competition
The winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal in the Durbanville Wine Valley has been awarded the runner-up title in a prestigious wine competition.
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South African wine industry delivers quality 2026 harvest despite climate challenges
South Africa’s wine industry has produced an estimated 1.37 million tonnes of grapes in the 2026 harvest.
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Entries open for the prestiguous 2026 Diners Club SA Winelist Awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Diners Club SA Winelist Awards and licensed restaurants throughout South Africa have until 5 June to submit their entries.
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South African wine grape harvest outlook improves for 2026
South African wine producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.
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Fires cause local damage for vineyards, industry output holds firm
Recent localised fires in South Africa’s winelands affected some farms, but overall wine production remains largely unaffected.
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