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Published on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Ring in the new year with top South African wines
From trailblazer trends to top-quality vintages, these are the wines, winemakers and tendencies that will guide your palate in 2026.
Renate Engelbrecht
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Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Ring in the new year with top South African wines
From trailblazer trends to top-quality vintages, these are the wines, winemakers and tendencies that will guide your palate in 2026.
Renate Engelbrecht
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Happy birthday, South African wine: Celebrating 367 years of winemaking excellence
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Harvest 2026 has officially begun at Quoin Rock
The first grapes of the season, Pinot Noir for our Cap Classique, have arrived safely in the Quoin Rock cellar this week.
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