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Monday, 16 February, 2026

The bitter truth: Wine vs beer

"Wine is definitely not a classless affair. I'll say it differently. There is classism ingrained in wine culture..."

Razeen Adams

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Applications now open for the Applelotter WSET Scholarships 2026

The International Wine Education Centre announces that applications are now open for the Applelotter WSET Scholarships 2026.

IWEC

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Sunflower celebration in full bloom at Vergelegen

Vergelegen's vast sunflower field is a blaze of golden yellow, signalling the start of the estate's annual sunflower season.

Vergelegen

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Delheim harvest update: A healthy harvest, a 50-year milestone and stories still being written

This harvest feels different – and Delheim Wine Estate wanted you to know why.

Delheim Wine Estate

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Promotion: Celebrated vintages of Beyerskloof Eerste Ry

Beyerskloof's opening their cellar doors for a limited library release of Eerste Ry Cabernet Sauvignon.

Beyerskloof

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Why Champagne performed better in 2025 than the figures suggest

The year-end shipment figures for Champagne show a global decline in demand, but underlying consumption appears to have held up better than the headline numbers suggest.

The Drinks Business, Patrick Schmitt

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Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

The rise of new old world wine

Often under-represented, the wines of Central and Eastern Europe are the new kids on the old bloc.

Wine Searcher, Nat Sellers

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Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

Love and legacy, poured: Nuy releases Toekie ‘My Hartedief’ Red Muscadel 2025

This new release from the cellar in the Nuy Valley is the latest addition to its popular Legacy Range and pays tribute to an iconic man and a much-loved figure at the cellar, as well as the community’s history.

Nuy Winery

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