NINE LESSONS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
At the recent AgriSA Green Horizons Congress, held on 10 October at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, Prof. Nick Vink, Professor Emeritus from Stellenbosch University, provided an insightful analysis…
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL HONOURS
The South African wine industry has recently achieved two significant milestones on the international stage, showcasing the country’s growing influence and expertise in the global wine sector. In a historic…
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF WINEMAKING: Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme
At South Africa Wine, we recognise that the future of our industry is as much about people as it is about producing excellent wine. Our involvement in the Cape Winemakers…
CHESTER CAPTURES HEARTS WITH HIS VOICE AT AGRI’S GOT TALENT FINAL
Michael Jackson’s "The Way You Make Me Feel" filled the air at Dawn Mountains, Simondium, as Chester Fisch claimed victory at Agri’s Got Talent 2024 (AGT) on October 11th. Chester’s…
CUTTING-EDGE TECH, VITICULTURE AND RESEARCH PROPEL SA WINE INDUSTRY FORWARD
South Africa Wine and Vinpro recently hosted a series of successful information days across key wine-producing regions, bringing together wine grape producers, cellar representatives, viticulturists, and other industry stakeholders. The…
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY LEADER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL HONOUR
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has awarded Wendy Jonker Hanekom, Administering Officer of South Africa’s Liquor Products Act and Scientist Manager: Sub directorate Liquor Products, its prestigious…
YVETTE VAN DER MERWE MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST PERSON FROM AFRICA AS OIV PRESIDENT
The South African wine industry celebrates a historic moment as Yvette van der Merwe, Executive Manager of South Africa Wine Industry Information and Systems (SAWIS), is appointed President of the…
FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS LEAVE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE PRODUCERS HOPEFUL OF A GOOD-QUALITY 2025 HARVEST
After a challenging 2024 season characterised by extreme weather conditions such as floods, frost, and strong winds, South African wine producers are optimistic about the 2025 harvest. Most wine regions…
NEW ERA OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WINE INDUSTRY
The South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) recently achieved a significant milestone by registering as a non-profit company with a new governing structure, empowering it to designate wine industry…
CULTIVATING DIVERSITY IN A GLASS: VUSI DALICUBA’S JOURNEY
Vusi Dalicuba is adding new award-winning wine notes as a young, black winemaker in South Africa, claiming the VinLog Merlot Trophy at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards…