In a shining moment at the 2024 Western Cape Government Service Excellence Awards, the Agricultural Commodity Approach to Farm Enterprise development took centre stage, securing the prestigious silver award in…
In celebration of Sauvignon Blanc month, we caught up with Thys Louw, the owner of Diemersdal Estate and the vice-chairperson of the Sauvignon Blanc Association. May is International Sauvignon Blanc…
With CapeWine 2025 planning commencing, we look to recent international exhibitions for key trends that can help ensure a successful show for all South African wine and brandy producers. The…
On May 23, wine industry leaders, stakeholders, and media convened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to exchange insights and discuss the future of South African wine. A…
In France, the term service crop is used rather than cover crop. It refers to different services the crop delivers to the soil and vines. Just like in South Africa,…
In winemaking, the spotlight has recently shifted towards non-Saccharomyces yeasts, which have shown significant potential to enhance the complexity and quality of wines. While Saccharomyces cerevisiae has long been the…
The 2024 harvest season in South Africa has been a journey marked by careful planning and adaptability of wine producers in the face of diverse climatic adversities and various disruptions.…