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Nederburg appoints new cellar master

Published: 04 May, 2021

Nederburg has appointed Samuel Viljoen as its new cellar master.

Vinpro legal challenge postponed

Published: 28 April, 2021

The legal challenge by Vinpro against South Africa’s national government, according to which it is contesting specific aspects of decision-making in respect of liquor bans, has been postponed to August 2021.

South Africa's high hopes

Published: 01 April, 2021

If Bordeaux declares another 'vintage of the century' in 2021, then eyes will undoubtedly roll.

WoSA expresses concern over lack of government consultation

Published: 31 March, 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has expressed concern over the lack of consultation by government in relation to further alcohol bans.

Waitrose and Mullineux & Leeu launch co-ownership wine brand

Published: 23 March, 2021

Waitrose has joined forces with South Africa’s Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines to launch its first co-ownership wine brand.

Origin Wine partners with Clem Yates MW

Published: 23 March, 2021

Origin Wine has announced a new partnership with winemaking consultant Clem Yates MW as part of its continued expansion programme.

WoSA's Insider Sessions return for 2021

Published: 18 March, 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is running another series of the Insider Sessions in 2021, following the success of the 2020 events.

Excise duties hike latest blow to SA wine industry

Published: 24 February, 2021

The South African government has announced it will increase the excise duties on alcohol by 8%.

Bosman claims first with SA wine made from Sicilian Nero d’Avola

Published: 22 February, 2021

Bosman Family Vineyards has partnered with South African celebrity Thapelo Mokoena of Bakoena Brands to launch what it claims to be the first South African wine made from the Sicilian Nero d’Avola variety.

Extra SA fundraising tasting due to demand

Published: 11 February, 2021

Love Wine, co-founded by Richard Bampfield MW, has added an additional day to its virtual fundraising tasting initiative launched in aid of the South African wine industry.

South Africa: The long road ahead

Published: 10 February, 2021

South Africa is by no means out of the woods, say allies following this week’s easing of a complete domestic alcohol ban, with ongoing ramifications for the agricultural sector and its workers. Jo Gilbert reports

Vinpro awaits confirmation of new court date

Published: 08 February, 2021

Vinpro has said it now awaits confirmation of a new expedited court date in its battle to avoid any future disruptions to the South African wine industry and its value-chain.

SA’s Bosman Family Vineyards bolsters European team

Published: 08 February, 2021

South Africa’s Bosman Family Vineyards has bolstered its sales capacity in the European and African markets with with two senior appointments.

Vinpro pushes ahead with court case as SA alcohol ban lifted

Published: 02 February, 2021

Vinpro has welcomed last night’s announcement that the third alcohol ban on local liquor sales has been lifted, but said it would push ahead with the court application it launched in the Cape High Court last month to help save the beleaguered industry.

Vinpro: ‘Cellar capacity and financial viability remain a big concern”

Published: 01 February, 2021

Vinpro has announced that South African wine producers and viticulturists are optimistic about the quality of this year’s vintage following favourable weather conditions.

Vinpro approaches courts to save SA wine industry

Published: 27 January, 2021

Vinpro has announced it has approached the Cape High Court in a bid to save the beleaguered South African wine industry.

Canned wine brand Hun smashes crowdfunding target

Published: 26 January, 2021

Canned wine brand Hun Wines, which is backed by Waitrose CEO James Bailey, smashed its £400k crowdfunding target on the day of public launch.

Calls for UK trade to help crippled SA by freeing up tank space

Published: 25 January, 2021

Richard Bampfield MW has issued a call to the UK trade to support the beleaguered South African wine industry as producers continue to suffer crippling government restriction and oversupply issues.

SA wine exports to the UK leap 23%

Published: 18 January, 2021

South African wine exports to the UK, its leading export market, surged last year with both value and volume sales up.

Vinpro: ‘Deeply concerned by the blanket approach to alcohol trade’

Published: 04 January, 2021

Vinpro has warned of the “devastating consequences” of the reinstated alcohol ban in South Africa as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 28 December.