Sometimes you need to shake the tree to see if apples or serpents fall out. I recently wrote an opinion piece about transformation (or lack of it) in the wine industry and managed to gather a splendid ...

SAN ANTONIO – People who have visited the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo this year may have noticed some changes to the wine and beer garden tents on the grounds. For the first time, the tents are ...

For many South Africans, the word “wine” paints an idyllic picture of a perfectly positioned glass, beads of condensation glistening against the backdrop of sunlit vineyards, inviting one to indulge ...

Dr Etienne Terblanche, head of Vinpro Consultation Services, attributed the improved outlook to moderate weather conditions and minimal disruption from extreme weather events. "The growing season has ...

A panel of industry experts judged 173 entries over four days from 24 to 27 June at Nederburg, the competition’s venue since 2013. Most entries came from Stellenbosch. Riaan Möller, Chair of Shiraz SA ...

South Africa’s 2025 harvest season was, by all accounts, a masterpiece. “It’s going to be one of those standout years where people will specifically search for wines from the 2025 harvest,” said ...

The results of the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge have been announced, showcasing entries of Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, and rosé wines from across South Africa. The competition included a range of styles ...