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Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced

The Challenge marks 13 years of celebrating excellence in South African Chenin Blanc, while supporting wine-growing communities.

Chenin Blanc Association

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Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 announces 20 finalists as competition marks 20 years

The 20th edition of South Africa’s only competition dedicated exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc, the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, has announced its 20 finalists from 159 entries submitted by 95 producers.

Sauvignon Blanc SA

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

In loving memory of Dr Pierre Marais

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Pierre Marais, who passed on 5 September 2026. Dr Marais diligently served on the Wine Certification Authority's Technical, Sensorial and IPW Committees for decades.

Hanli van Rensburg

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Sneeukop wins wine Tourism Category at the 2026 ontbytSAKE Awards

Sneeukop has been named the winner of the Wine Tourism category at the 2026 ontbytSAKE Awards.

uniWines

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Darling is putting on a show this spring

As the veld begins to flower, signalling spring on the West Coast, Darling Cellars shares their top spring wine recommendations.

Darling Cellars

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei: a sensory farm experience for all ages

Babylonstoren invites guests to Rietvlei, home to the farm’s herd of water buffalo, for a new tour that awakens all five senses and draws visitors into the rhythms of working farm life.

Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Somerset West Night Shelter: Art, wine, champagne, purpose

Somerset West Night Shelter's 10th annual Art and Wine Auction is happening on 2 October 2026 at the Esteem Centre at Somerset College.

Somerset West Night Shelter

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

French wine output among lowest in 30 years after heatwaves

France is likely to produce one ‌of the lowest wine outputs in the last three decades after severe drought damaged vineyards across the country.

Reuters, Sybille de La Hamaide

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Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

Perdeberg Wines claims two Platinum Awards at the Michelangelo Awards 2026

Perdeberg Wines has delivered one of its strongest results yet at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards 2026, taking home 2 Platinum awards, 13 Double Gold awards, 11 Gold awards and 2 Silver awards.

Perdeberg

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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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