2015 year in review and hopes and fears for 2016: Bernard Fontannaz, Origin Wine

Bernard Fontannaz, founder of Origin Wine, looks back at an overall positive 2015 and is excited about the sustainable future he is building for his company. He had a year full of expansion and is looking forward to more innovation in 2016.

Accolade's Kumala backs Botham's South African charity walk

Leading South African wine brand Kumala is to be the official wine sponsor of Sir Ian Botham's upcoming eight-day charity walk across South Africa.

Distell embarks on US spirits joint venture with Terlato Wine Group

South Africa's Distell Group has announced a joint venture with the Terlato Wine Group in the US.

Vinadeis and Origin seal global strategic partnership

French wine producer Vinadeis and South Africa's Origin Wines have signed a formal strategic partnership.

Distell repackages Nederburg range to emphasise brand heritage

Distell, the South Africa-based wine and spirits producer, has repackaged its award-winning range of Nederburg wines.

Tim Atkin MW: Young winemakers behind South Africa's "golden" age of wine

When was the last time you entered a wine tasting through a record shop?

Hallgarten unleashes 14 wines from South Africa's 'frontier country'

Hallgarten is listing 14 wines from the Swartland region of South Africa.

South African wine producer Perdeberg joins Boutinot portfolio in the UK

Cape Wine launches video campaign to help delegates prepare for their visit

Video interviews with South African winemakers, viticulturalists and other wine personalities are being used to prepare visitors to Cape Wine 2015 for their trip.

KWV plans export sales for Cruxland premium gin made from Kalahari truffles

South African wine and spirit producer KWV is planning an assault on export markets for a new craft London dry gin made with truffles.

L'Avenir to launch Provence-style premium rosé at Cape Wine 2015

Stellenbosch estate, L'Avenir is to launch a new premium rosé at Cape Wine in September. The wine, named Glenrosé, will be 100% Pinotage.

Q&A: Richard Kershaw MW, winemaker, Kershaw Wines

Richard Kershaw, the only winemaking MW in South Africa, was with Mulderbosch and Kanu, before leaving in 2011 to pursue his dream of making his own cool-climate wines in Elgin in the Western Cape.

South Africa to hold London tasting for independents and the on-trade

Wines of South Africa is hosting an autumn tasting event targeted at independent wine merchants and on-trade buyers.

South African wine brand Fish Hoek takes the bait and goes Fairtrade

Accolade Wine's Fish Hoek South African wine range has won Fairtreade certification.

Origin Wine opens office in the US

Fairtrade and South African wine specialist Origin Wine has opened a new sales office to cover the North American market in a bid to establish what the company called "a global sourcing footprint".

Are there etichal implications to consider when choosing to bottle wine in the UK?

Harpers led a debate at last month's London Wine Fair to expose the myths and preconceptions about UK bottling, which raised questions about the ethics of the practice.

Bulk Wine growth may slow, but it is not going away, debate hears

The growth of the bulk wine market may slow, but it is here to stay, according to expert panellist in a recent debate.

South Africa confidence returning as winemakers concentrate on quality, Kleine Zalze boss says

South Africa needs to evolve its premium wines and offer wines better suited to the terroir, leading South African producer has said.

South Africa 2015 harvest report: It was early, but expect high quality

South Africa's official harvest report said that the 2015 harvest will be recorded "as one of the driest and earliest in years, with a somewhat smaller wine grape harvest promising exceptional wines."

Global wine supplies relatively 'balanced', but expect premium supplies to tighten, Rabobank says

Global wine inventories appear to be balanced, according to the latest wine report from Rabobank - but the report warns of variations in supply between the premium and generic ends.