Why young talent matters in the South African wine industry
The 30 Under 30 class of 2026 showed that there is no shortage of talent in South African wine. The task now is to continue creating an environment where capable people can grow, contribute and build long careers in the industry.
2026 SOUTH AFRICAN WINE HARVEST POSITIONS INDUSTRY FOR GLOBAL VALUE GROWTH
The South African wine industry has delivered a resilient, quality-driven 2026 harvest, overcoming significant climatic challenges to produce wines of exceptional quality, concentration and balance. Guided by advanced technical expertise and precise vineyard management, the vintage further reinforces South Africa’s position as a producer of premium wines for global markets.
Global Wine Tourism Report 2025
Wine tourism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, emerging as a profitable and dynamic
branch of the global wine industry.
Production cost comparison between conventional viticulture and regenerative agriculture
This study evaluates the farm-level economic implications of adopting regenerative agriculture (RA) versus conventional viticulture (CV) in Sonoma County, CA.
Review of methodologies used to calculate water footprint in grape and wine production
Its purpose is to provide an overview of existing methodologies for calculating the Water Footprint (WF) in grape and wine production.
The latest OIV report gives answers on Re-exportation in the global wine trade
This new analysis offers a first comprehensive estimate of global wine re-exports and explains how these flows shape today’s increasingly interconnected wine economy.
New Genomic Techniques in Viticulture – Challenges, Impacts and Contribution to the Sector
NGTs are necessary for viticulture as they can also be used to improve traditional cultivars.
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE GRAPE CROP MAINTAINS MOMENTUM HEADING INTO 2026
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. For the second consecutive season, producers have been spared major weather disruptions such as flooding and frost, allowing vineyards to
Uncorking Chinese young wine consumers
Young Chinese consumers, millennials and post-millennials, are emerging as a driving force in China’s wine market, showing a strong interest in imported wines.
LAUNCH OF THE WINE ARC BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
This programme invites applications from Black-owned wine businesses looking for tailored support to grow and strengthen their brands.
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THE EVOLUTION OF WORLD WINE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION BY COLOUR – OIV 2023 REPORT
This report on the Evolution of World Wine Production and Consumption by Colour has been prepared by the Statistics Department of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). Over the past decades, the world wine sector has seen an overall positive production and consumption trend of white and rosé
Choosing commercial yeasts
The two most important considerations for optimal fermentation are, firstly, the yeast(s) ability to ferment to dryness in the given conditions without becoming sluggish or stuck and within the time frame required for process optimisation, and secondly, the sensory profile of the yeast. These two aspects go hand in hand.
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 lees as a quality indicator, and many still wines call out their sur lie production on the label. What the
The Shiraz Times November 2023
On 8 November 2023, Shiraz SA held their 16th annual technical seminar. During this event, the first edition of the Shiraz Times magazine was launched. The magazine is a South Africa Wine publication compiled for Shiraz SA to support the cultivar association in their knowledge transfer and marketing efforts of
FACTORS INFLUENCING KNOWLEDGE UPTAKE BY PRACTITIONERS: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KNOWLEDGE
Various factors influence whether practitioners such as grape producers, viticulturists and winemakers will acquire new information. The previous two blogs discussed the influence of practitioners’ individual characteristics and the knowledge source’s characteristics. This blog discusses the characteristics of the knowledge itself and how it can influence knowledge uptake. The
confronting climate change (ccc) benchmark report 2023
CCC Benchmark Report 2023 The 2023 Confronting Climate Change (CCC) industry benchmark process builds on 2021 – 2022 datasets and provides a meaningful platform for the South African fruit and wine industries to improve their understanding of the use of fossil fuel-based resources and to reduce emissions over time. The
FACTORS INFLUENCING KNOWLEDGE UPTAKE BY PRACTITIONERS: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KNOWLEDGE SOURCE
Many factors can influence practitioner knowledge uptake and utilisation. The first blog in the series dealt with the individual characteristics of practitioners. This second blog discusses the characteristics of the knowledge source and how it influences knowledge uptake. The two most important factors are the credibility of the knowledge provider
Factors influencing knowledge uptake by practitioners: Individual characteristics
Introduction This blog is the first in a series of four blogs that delve into the factors determining whether practitioners (e.g. producers, viticulturists and winemakers) will engage with new information presented to them. ‘New information’ in this context refers to anything new to you. It is your first time hearing
Settling before red wine fermentation
Results from a study presented by Encarna Gómez-Plaza at Enoforum Web Scientists Conference 2023 revealed that settling red juice and adding the grape skins/marc back to conduct the fermentation can increase the colour and tannin content of the final wine significantly. In fact, the anthocyanin and tannin concentrations were not
Shiraz Technical Seminar 2022
The annual Shiraz technical workshop is one of the most important events for any producer of Shiraz. Apart from local and international speakers addressing a broad spectrum of viticultural and oenological aspects of Shiraz production, the tastings also cover exciting elements such as clones, terroir and international wines. The Shiraz
