ProWein 2016: The challenge of the falling South African rand

Between the bush fires, one of the most severe droughts in the last century and a toppling currency, South Africa has not had it easy in 2015. The currency specifically has been challenging for wine producers and could potentially pose a problem for wine producers in the year ahead.

Hallgarten marks International Women's Day with Women With Bottle promotion

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has launched a three-month promotion celebrating women winemakers to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8.

KWV targets premium gap in the market with North South Wines

Leading South African wine producer KWV has appointed North South Wines as its UK distributor, taking over from Leeds-based Bottle Green, which was acquired by Kingsland Drinks early last year.

South African harvest 2016

The hottest growing season in South Africa since 1904, according to official statistics, is having a major impact on production for the current vintage. Yields are dramatically lower - down by as much as 60% or more in certain regions like Swartland - with the national crush expected to the smallest for over a decade.

Distell posts strong growth and looks to double the size of the business by 2020

The Distell Group posted strong year-on-year growth following a record festive trading period and strong performances across Africa.

Q&A: Chris and Andrea Mullineux, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

As Swartland's winemaking prowess matures, Geoffrey Dean talks to Chris and Andrea Mullineux of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines about keeping that freewheeling spirit

Liberty Wines adds three premium wineries to South African offer

Liberty Wines has expanded its premium South African portfolio with the addition of three new estates.

Prestigious AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction announces 2016 return

The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction is set to return on February 12 and 13 this year.

Nederburg inks three-year sponsorship with African pro-cycling team

Leading South African wine brand Nederburg has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Africa-based professional cycling team, Team Dimension Data Qhubeka.

Boschendal targets premium on-trade with new range of wines

South Africa's Boschendal winery has launched a new range of wines developed specifically for the on-trade, as part of its 330th anniversary.

South Africa faces off against England and Wales in sparkling wine test match

This Sunday, January 17, will see South African Methode Cap Classique wines go head to head with English and Welsh sparkling wines in a Cape Town tasting.

FMV signs exclusive agency deal with South Africa's Mullineux

Fields, Morris & Verdin has added Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines to its portfolio of South African wines.

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