FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 7 October, 2026

What can legally be called ‘wine’ in South Africa?

South African legislation sets clear rules around what may legally be described as wine. Here is what you need to know about wine, other fermented beverages and the terminology used to market them.

wine.co.za, Carla van der Merwe

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 8 October, 2026

From farming communities to the wine industry: giving young people a chance to change the story

Many young people in farming communities grow up surrounded by vineyards, wine farms and tasting rooms. Working in the industry is a different matter, and getting a foot in the door is hard.

Pebbles Project Youth Development

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

A Toast to Excellence: The 2026 CWG Auction Raises R18 223 000

In a showcase of South African winemaking excellence, the 42nd Cape Winemakers Guild Auction achieved a record-breaking total of R18 223 000 last weekend.

Cape Winemakers Guild

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

October at La Motte

Join us during October to enjoy the splendour of our spring gardens and find plenty of inspiration for easy, but refined summer living – at the estate, at home and also as part of an exciting line-up of events in Gauteng.

La Motte

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

Neethlingshof debuts flagship red 'TORS' with Absa Cape Blend Top 6 Win

Neethlingshof Estate has introduced its flagship red, TORS, marking its debut with a win at the Absa Cape Blend Top 6 Awards for its maiden 2024 vintage.

Neethlingshof

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

Babylonstoren named South Africa’s #1 Hotel in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Babylonstoren has been named South Africa’s #1 hotel in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fifth consecutive year, readers have awarded the farm hotel the country’s top position. 

Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

The Jem 2020: A new decade in Waterford Estate’s pursuit of fine wine

We are proud to release the 2020 vintage of The Jem, a wine born from a desire to challenge perceptions, defined by its sense of place, and shaped by almost three decades of experience on the Helderberg Mountain.

Waterford Estate

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Wednesday, 7 October, 2026

Doing it light and bright at Leopard’s Leap

This October, we soak up the energy of spring in the Winelands with a theme that is light and bright!

Leopard’s Leap

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