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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Pinotage: The golden thread in South African wine

Heritage is not something preserved behind glass. It has to be used, questioned, tested and handed on. Pinotage understands this better than most.

Pinotage Association

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Agulhas Wine Triangle: Where wild winds meet world-class wines

Over the past few decades, a wave of viticultural pioneers has shaped Agulhas into one of the world's most exciting cool-climate wine regions. Maryke Roberts explores this untamed region.

Maryke Roberts

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Deconstructing Cape Blend: An Idiom Workshop on Blending and South African inspired paired lunch

This Heritage Month, Idiom will host a rare, immersive Cape Blend Experience on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Idiom

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Friday, 11 September, 2026

Flames, sunshine and wine: The best Heritage Day events in the Cape Winelands

Gather around a fire, unwind at a picnic, or sit down for a long table lunch. Choose your celebration from this list of upcoming Heritage Day events in the Cape Winelands.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Reading the season: One of our driest winters yet at Waterford Estate

Every growing season tells a different story. Across the Western Cape, rainfall is an important part of the winter, to replenish water in the landscape before the warmer months arrive.

Waterford Estate, Johané Cilliers

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

A celebratory pour: Peter Falke Wines announces outstanding Michelangelo Awards results

Peter Falke Wines earned outstanding recognition at the 2026 Michelangelo Wine and Spirits Awards.

Peter Falke Wines

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

New Year's Eve 2026 at Quoin Rock: The final night of 2026, elevated

Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are remembered. Others become unforgettable. 

Quoin Rock

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Trump escalates Canada trade war with new alcohol threat

Donald Trump’s latest escalation of the trade war with Canada could shut some Canadian alcohol out of the US from the end of this month.

The Drinks Business, Ron Emler

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

Solar panels boost Chardonnay yields by 60% in French trial

Chardonnay vines grown beneath adjustable solar panels in southern France produced 60% more fruit than uncovered vines during one season, according to results from an agrivoltaic trial.

The Drinks Business, James Bayley

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