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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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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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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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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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.
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