South Africa’s wine industry enters the 2026 harvest season with renewed confidence, as the first official crop estimate from private and producer-cellar growers points to another stable and promising year.…
This programme invites applications from Black-owned wine businesses looking for tailored support to grow and strengthen their brands.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a comprehensive framework that helps organisations measure and communicate their sustainability and ethical impact.
The South Africa Wine Summit 2025, held at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory, brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to shape the future of South African wine. With a focus on authentic storytelling, sustainability, and innovation, the summit addressed the evolving demands of global consumers who seek purpose-driven brands.
The 2025 wine grape harvest has been characterised by exceptional fruit quality, thanks to sustained mild and dry conditions that delivered grapes of superb balance, flavour concentration, and structure – the hallmarks of premium wine production.
This year’s meetings emphasised committee work plans (economic, environmental and social sustainability), ensuring FIVS effectively advocates for the global wine industry.
The 2025 South African wine grape harvest is well underway, with winemakers and viticulturists reporting outstanding quality across the board.
South Africa Wine strongly condemns the Minister of Finance’s decision to implement excessive excise tax increases on wine.
The South African wine export sector demonstrated resilience in 2024, achieving a 4% year-on-year increase in value to US$562 million despite navigating a contracting global wine market.
As the cellar foreman at Kanonkop Wine Estate, his journey is of perseverance, skill, and a huge love for his craft. On Thursday, 6 February 2025, his contributions were recognised during the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event at Groot Constantia, where he became the first-ever recipient of the Wine Agri-Worker Award