Cape open for business with wine export go-ahead during SA lockdown

South Africa’s wine industry breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday as permission was granted for wine to be included in allowable fresh produce products for export.

WoSA expects ‘exceptional’ vintage despite coronavirus

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has announced it expects the country’s 2020 wine grape crop to yield “exceptional wines”.

Distell reverses course on premium division

South African drinks giant Distell has shuttered its premium wine division Libertas Vineyards and Estates after little more than a year.

Beyerskloof Wines appoints Cape Wine Exporters

Beyerskloof Wines has appointed Cape Wine Exporters as part of its strategy to make the UK its number one export partner. 

Waterkloof adds to Circumstance range

Paul Boutinot’s South African estate Waterkloof has added two new wines to its Circumstance range.

South African rising star joins Justerini & Brooks

Justerini & Brooks has announced an exclusive partnership with ‘new wave’ South African producer, Donovan Rall.

Stellenbosch Wine Routes becomes first Southern Hemisphere region to sign Porto Protocol

Stellenbosch Wine Routes has signed up to the Porto Protocol as part of its commitment to combat climate change.

Vinpro and Stellenbosh University revive experimental vineyards

Vinpro and Stellenbosch University (SU) have joined forces to drive the revival of its experimental vineyards with the aim of turning it into a “world-class site for practical skills transfer”.

Hallgarten expands SA portfolio with Mulderbosh Vineyards

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive on- and off-trade distributor across the UK for South Africa’s Mulderbosh Vineyards.

Accolade adds Pinotage to Kumala range

Accolade Wines is to launch a Pinotage varietal under its South African wine brand Kumala later this month.

Journey’s End sets sights on number one premium slot in UK

South African estate Journey’s End has ambitious plans to become the leading premium South African label in the UK and to do so via the traditionally tough to crack on-trade.

Roundtable: Pinotage catches up

South Africa has undergone Darwinian-levels of evolution over the past decade. Where the country – and its flagship varietal – goes from here formed the crux of Harpers’ recent roundtable in association with Kumala Wines. Jo Gilbert hosted the debate. 

Atkin warns South Africa cannot continue to be the world’s wine "bargain basement"

WoSA reveals Sommelier Cup finalists

The 11 finalists due to compete in the Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup competition have been unveiled.

New Vinpro initiative to drive SA wine tourism

South African wine industry body Vinpro has launched a new Wine Tourism Toolkit to help wineries open or develop their wine-tourism businesses.

JF Hillebrand celebrates 175 years with leaps forward in sustainability and tech

JF Hillebrand is currently celebrating nearly two centuries of connecting wine and spirits with consumers, from its humble beginnings in Germany to one of the world’s largest logistics providers.

Lizelle Gerber joins Nederburg as cellar-master

Winemaker Lizelle Gerber is joining Nederburg Wines as its new cellar-master.

KWV unveils new look for The Mentors range

South African wine producer KWV is to relaunch its premium The Mentors range on the international market.

New head winemaker for Distell

South African wine and spirits producer Distell has appointed Andrea Freeborough as its new head winemaker.

Nederburg Auction changes to Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction

The Nederburg Auction, which owned by Distell’s in 1975, has evolved into the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction to be held in October.