FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 9 October, 2026

Grapes are vegan, so why isn’t all wine?

Wine starts with grapes, but what happens in the cellar can determine whether the finished bottle is suitable for vegans/vegetarians. From fining agents to international certification, we look at what makes a wine vegan and how South African producers are responding.

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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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Pinotage: how a South African grape became a commercial wine

Pinotage’s history contains two milestones separated by 36 years.

Pinotage Association

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Oppenheimer Research Conference hosts unique wine tasting to mark 20 years of WWF Conservation Champions

Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) has partnered with WWF South Africa’s Conservation Champions to demonstrate how the wine industry can support environmental goals.

OGRC

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Gather, sip and savour with Lanzerac

October arrived, and in the Cape Winelands, we feel a vibrant energy of nature, gardens are in full bloom, vines bursting as bud breaks. We gather, sip and savour as we celebrate South Africa’s signature grape. We reveal a secret kept quietly and welcome you to experience Lanzerac.

Lanzerac

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

New Zealand wine exports lift 6%

New Zealand wine exports grew from 288.8 million to 306.2 million litres in the 12 months to June 2026, despite tough conditions for the country’s wine industry.

The Drinks Business, Amelie Maurice-Jones

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