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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Summer starts now with Groot Phesantekraal’s all-new Sparkling Chenin Blanc

Groot Phesantekraal has just released its debut Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025.

Groot Phesantekraal

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Where a story comes to life with every sip: Rijk Melck on Muratie and its heritage

As much as the saying about wine being poetry in a bottle is true, at Muratie, there's a story in every glass. And, who better to tell these stories than its custodian, Rijk Melck?

Renate Engelbrecht

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Friday, 12 September, 2025

First-ever definitive book on South African Sauvignon Blanc launched

For the first time, the full story of South Africa’s most popular white wine cultivar has been captured in a single publication. "The Story of South African Sauvignon Blanc" was launched on 11 September at Cape Wine.

Sauvignon Blanc SA

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Thursday, 11 September, 2025

2025 Absa Vintage Pinotage Award of Excellence: Honouring the aging potential of Pinotage

The Pinotage Association, in partnership with Absa, has announced the results of the 2025 Absa Vintage Pinotage Award of Excellence.

Pinotage Association

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Tragic passing of Peter Pentz Snr

Peter Pentz Senior, the founder of Groote Post, sadly passed away over the weekend.

Groote Post

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2023 wins a Michelangelo trophy: Honouring a legacy of South African Pinot Noir

Bouchard Finlayson's flagship Pinot Noir earns one of South Africa's highest wine honours, continuing a journey that began in 1989.

Bouchard Finlayson

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Blaauwklippen appoints Robinson & Sinclair as exclusive export partner

Blaauwklippen has officially appointed Robinson & Sinclair as its exclusive global export partner for all bottled and branded wines and spirits.

Blaauwklippen

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

Italy: Strong harvest anticipated though oversupply fears remain

Italy’s wine sector is expected to produce 47.4m hls of wine this year. The figure represents an +8% rise compared to 2024’s harvest.

Decanter, Hamish Graham

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Monday, 15 September, 2025

California’s 2025 harvest begins amid cooler summer and cautious optimism from growers

The 2025 harvest is officially underway across many regions in California. Early picks for sparkling and white wines, while red varieties are quickly beginning to come off the vines.

Decanter, Ana Carolina Quintela

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Friday, 12 September, 2025

Jan Boland Coetzee passes away aged 80

Legendary rugby player and winemaker, Jan Boland Coetzee, passed this morning after a brief illness.

wine.co.za

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