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.

South African harvest slumps to record low

The South African wine grape harvest in 2019 hit a record low thanks to a drought and fluctuating weather conditions. However, winemakers are positive about the quality of the resulting vintage.

Journey’s End revamps range

Journey’s End is revamping its range of wines to provide “clear differentiation” between its three series, Tales, V and Icon, while maintaining a “consistent theme across the family of wines”.

South Africa records export value growth but sliding volumes

The South African wine industry has recorded 4% growth in value exports to R9.06 billion in 2018, but volumes fell 6% due to the small size of recent vintages.

Amathus takes on Org de Rac

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the UK distributor of organically certified South African wine producer Org de Rac.

Hallgarten expands Lismore portfolio

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its line of wines from South Africa's Lismore Estate with the addition of the producer's Reserve trio.

Distell names new premium wine company

South African juggernaut Distell has officially announced the launch of its new premium wine division which will go by the name Libertas Vineyards and Estates.

Neil Ellis joins Gonzalez Byass UK

Quoin Rock releases Black Series Méthode Cap Classique

Quoin Rock has revealed the maiden release of its Black Series Méthode Cap Classique.

Bruce Jack UK launch

Prominent South African winemaker Bruce Jack officially launched his new eponymous wine range yesterday at High Timber restaurant in London.

Distell to launch fine wine division

African wine, spirits and cider giant Distell is set to launch a new premium wine division with Nederburg as its flagship, Harpers can reveal.

Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective launch lays down gauntlet to UK and US buyers

Be prepared to pay more or risk losing top Stellenbosch Cabernets to the Asian market was one of the messages to UK and US buyers at the launch of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective at Cape Wine 2018.

Cape Wine 2018 calls to address challenge of profitability with investment in training and people

Sustainability in both economic and human terms was outlined as the key challenge facing Cape winemakers at the opening conference of Cape Wine 2018.

Repositioning South Africa

Celebrated by critics but crippled by drought and low returns, South Africa rarely has an easy ride. 

Few in the trade could have missed the ongoing challenges facing South Africa’s wine producers as the worst drought in 100 years continues to afflict the Cape. With the 2018 crop predicted to be down by 15% after two years of water shortage that almost saw Cape Town meet “day zero” and turn off its domestic supply, the harvest has been described by Bibendum’s South Africa buyer, Paul Meihuizen, as “the most challenging I have ever known”.