Sustainability in both economic and human terms was outlined as the key challenge facing Cape winemakers at the opening conference of Cape Wine 2018.
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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”.
Red Squirrel is heading out of London for its annual tasting for the first time, with plans to bring its focus on small artisanal producers to Bristol and Manchester.
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Accolade Wines has turned the spotlight on its South African Kumala wine brand with a £1 million campaign.
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Serious drought in the Western Cape affected both natural supplies of water and government allocations ahead of this year’s harvest.
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Laarman Wines has unveiled the maiden vintage of its premium Focal Point collection.
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VinPro has reported a 15% smaller harvest (1 220 920 tonnes) across South Africa compared to 2017 – one of the smallest crops in more than a decade.
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Distell has sold its Uitkyk wine farm to Warwick Wine Estate for an undisclosed sum.
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Distell has reported a ‘promising quality’ harvest despite experiencing one of the most challenging seasons in recent years.
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Members of South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP) have been given the clear to put a Certified Heritage Vineyards (CHV) seal on wine bottles made from vineyards that are 35 years old (or older).
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CapeWine, South Africa’s seminal international wine tasting has announced its first speakers along with a focus on susutainable farming.
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Distell Group’s results for the six months to 31 December 2018 report revenue up 9.3% on increased volumes of 3.7%, up to R13.4 billion (£828 million).
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As Cape Town’s water crisis approaches Day Zero rationing, James Lawrence assesses the impact of the drought on the wine industry
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Justerini & Brooks has signed a deal as UK distributor for Swartland producer David & Nadia.
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Iconic South African producer Hamilton Russell Vineyards has unveiled plans to launch a new Ashbourne Pinotage/Cinsault blend into the UK market next year.
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Albariño is poised to become an important white variety in the Western Cape, according to leading viticulturist Dean Leppan
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Boutinot has expanded its South African portfolio with a three-tiers range created to chart the story of the Cape’s regional diversity and simplify it for consumers.
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Wines of South Africa has announced a new a new appointment to the role of non-executive chair.
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As South Africa strives to push innovation and quality, natural factors may just provide the tipping point for the country.
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South Africa's vignerons are bracing themselves for a potentially difficult growing season, as the Western Cape continues to suffer from a chronic drought.
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