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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Zwartwater opens the Blending Room with a first-of-its-kind masterclass experience

Zwartwater's new Anatomy of a Vintage series invites 24 guests to a masterclass-style experience to taste the individual single-vineyard wines behind an unreleased estate blend before they disappear into the final wine.

Zwartwater

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Entries now open for best new wine writer in SA

The 2026 SA New Wine Writer of the Year Competition for writers 35 years old and younger is now open to entries – closing on 21 September 2026.

Veritas Awards

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Celebrating the women of Glenelly Estate

This Women's Month, Glenelly Estate talks to six women at the heart of the estate and shares what makes them who they are.

Glenelly Estate

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Klawer Wine Cellars looks a little different this year…

Every bottle of Klawer now carries not only the taste of the Namaqua West Coast but also the legacy and character of the people who make it possible.

Klawer Wine Cellars

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Recipe: Pan-roasted kingklip with Paul Clüver Estate Pinot Noir

Created in collaboration with chef Scott Parker, this pan-roasted kingklip dish is designed to highlight the delicate character of Paul Clüver Estate Pinot Noir.

Paul Clüver Family Wines

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Champagne harvest earliest ever

Champagne has started its earliest harvest on record, with picking beginning on 8 August.

Wine Searcher, Caroline Henry

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Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Trump tariffs hit US wine imports

US wine imports fell sharply in both volume and value during the first half of 2026, according to analysis of customs data by the Spanish Wine Interprofessional Organisation.

The Drinks Business, James Bayley

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Wednesday, 19 August, 2026

South African wineries must claim their 'digital terroir'

South African wineries must prioritise their digital assets – their 'digital terroir' – to build resilient brands and reach customers effectively in 2026.

wine.co.za, Kevin Kidson

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