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Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

Judging for South Africa’s 2026 young wine champions underway

Judging of the young wines of the 2026 vintage year is in full swing this week, with 1 389 entries competing for the champion trophies, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals in the SA Young Wine Show.

SA Young Wine Show

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Friday, 17 July, 2026

Why South African wine finally has its own stage

More than a vessel, our glassware is a precision tool designed for Cape wines. It respects their unique structure to perfectly unlock the intensity, balance, and texture intended by the winemaker.

Crystal Direct

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Friday, 17 July, 2026

Our favourite winter wine pairings

Warm up winter with this list of some of our favourite wine pairing experiences across the Cape Winelands.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

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Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

Walk the wine trail that turns Stellenbosch into a morning story

The Blaauwklippen Wine Trail gives visitors vineyards, fynbos, mountain scenery, food, wine, and a reason to experience the valley on foot.

Blaauwklippen

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Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

Recipe: Pan-fried steak with mint chimichurri paired with Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon

Pan-fried steak, crisp potato wedges and Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon – a weeknight dinner with weekend energy.

Spier

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Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

Sadie's succession

Leading new-wave South African wine producer is looking to the future.

JancisRobinson.com, Jancis Robinson

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Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

A warrior variety – Cabernet Sauvignon's resilience from the Maipo to Margaux

As the climate and consumer tastes change, how does the future look for Cabernet Sauvignon? Still pretty bright, if the views of the winemakers of Casa Real and Château Lascombes are anything to go by.

The Drinks Business, Richard Woodard

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Monday, 20 July, 2026

A fresh West Coast breeze: wine.co.za unveils the new Groote Post website

As part of our ongoing mission to champion the South African wine industry online, we are thrilled to officially launch the brand new Groote Post website.

wine.co.za

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