Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa
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…
Key trends to elevate CapeWine 2025
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…
The WOW factor – Creation Wines
As a South African producer, Creation Wines was recently recognised among the best global brands. The cellar’s mission is to transform agriculture's value, starting with its love for the land…
Wines impressed at Mzansi Young Farmer Indaba 2024
The South Africa Wine Enterprise Development division attended the third instalment of the Mzansi Young Farmer Indaba from 4 to 6 April, hosted in Pretoria North with a selection of…
Taking South African wine to the world – in Germany
In March every year, the world of wine descends on the German city of Düsseldorf, aptly named after the Düssel River, which divides the city into four branches. The fair…
Systems and holistic approaches key to human development
In the sustained pursuit of professional recognition of skills and education, South Africa Wine’s People Development division is a value-driven entity with a strong emphasis on teams and individuals eager…
Leadership Development Programme for production-level managers
South Africa Wine is creating an opportunity for the development of our future industry leaders. The Hortgro/Mzars programme developed 107 leaders in the Western Cape Agri Sector with a marked…
The Confronting Climate Change initiative
In an era where climate change is no longer just a looming threat but a pressing reality, industries worldwide seek ways to mitigate their carbon footprint. Among these sectors, the…
Ageing on lees
For many wines, ageing on the lees is fundamental to their production, most notably in traditional-method sparkling wines and white Burgundy. Producers of the former tout the time spent on…