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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Grapes are vegan, so why isn’t all wine?

Wine starts with grapes, but what happens in the cellar can determine whether the finished bottle is suitable for vegans/vegetarians. From fining agents to international certification, we look at what makes a wine vegan and how South African producers are responding.

wine.co.za, Carla van der Merwe

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

From farming communities to the wine industry: giving young people a chance to change the story

Many young people in farming communities grow up surrounded by vineyards, wine farms and tasting rooms. Working in the industry is a different matter, and getting a foot in the door is hard.

Pebbles Project Youth Development

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Pinotage: how a South African grape became a commercial wine

Pinotage’s history contains two milestones separated by 36 years.

Pinotage Association

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Oppenheimer Research Conference hosts unique wine tasting to mark 20 years of WWF Conservation Champions

Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) has partnered with WWF South Africa’s Conservation Champions to demonstrate how the wine industry can support environmental goals.

OGRC

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Clay amphorae and the signature of Kleine Zalze Wines

At Kleine Zalze, amphorae have become an integral part of how they shape wines with purity, texture and freshness.

Kleine Zalze

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Gather, sip and savour with Lanzerac

October arrived, and in the Cape Winelands, we feel a vibrant energy of nature, gardens are in full bloom, vines bursting as bud breaks. We gather, sip and savour as we celebrate South Africa’s signature grape. We reveal a secret kept quietly and welcome you to experience Lanzerac.

Lanzerac

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Friday, 9 October, 2026

New Zealand wine exports lift 6%

New Zealand wine exports grew from 288.8 million to 306.2 million litres in the 12 months to June 2026, despite tough conditions for the country’s wine industry.

The Drinks Business, Amelie Maurice-Jones

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

A toast to excellence: the 2026 CWG Auction raises R18 223 000

In a showcase of South African winemaking excellence, the 42nd Cape Winemakers Guild Auction achieved a record-breaking total of R18 223 000 last weekend.

Cape Winemakers Guild

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

October at La Motte

Join us during October to enjoy the splendour of our spring gardens and find plenty of inspiration for easy, but refined summer living – at the estate, at home and also as part of an exciting line-up of events in Gauteng.

La Motte

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

The Jem 2020: A new decade in Waterford Estate’s pursuit of fine wine

We are proud to release the 2020 vintage of The Jem, a wine born from a desire to challenge perceptions, defined by its sense of place, and shaped by almost three decades of experience on the Helderberg Mountain.

Waterford Estate

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Wednesday, 7 October, 2026

What can legally be called ‘wine’ in South Africa?

South African legislation sets clear rules around what may legally be described as wine. Here is what you need to know about wine, other fermented beverages and the terminology used to market them.

wine.co.za, Carla van der Merwe

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