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Published on Monday, 12 October, 2026

KWV out-sparkles all with the top wine and double golds galore

KWV dominated the 36th Veritas Awards, winning the most Double Gold medals and claiming a record third consecutive Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy with their Laborie Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs 2020.
Veritas Awards
Published on Monday, 12 October, 2026

New grape cultivars in a changing climate

There’s little doubt these days that Climate Change is ‘A Thing’, and protecting our environment by conserving our natural resources and trying to work with Mother Nature, instead of forcing her into submission, is paramount for our sustainability.
Julia Moore
Published on 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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Monday, 12 October, 2026

KWV out-sparkles all with the top wine and double golds galore

KWV dominated the 36th Veritas Awards, winning the most Double Gold medals and claiming a record third consecutive Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy with their Laborie Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs 2020.
Veritas Awards
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 12 October, 2026

New grape cultivars in a changing climate

There’s little doubt these days that Climate Change is ‘A Thing’, and protecting our environment by conserving our natural resources and trying to work with Mother Nature, instead of forcing her into submission, is paramount for our sustainability.
Julia Moore
FEATURED ARTICLE
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
Monday, 12 October, 2026

Sustainable hike at La Motte

The vineyards at the foothills of the La Motte mountainside invite guests to enjoy a feel-good exercise of note – a hike through the estate’s vineyards and fynbos, with exceptional Franschhoek Valley views and plenty of special moments.
La Motte
Monday, 12 October, 2026

Ancient Negev wine was a global hit. Can Israeli winemakers, and scientists, bring it back?

Once shipped from the desert to markets across the Mediterranean and beyond, the Negev's wines faded into history. Now, ancient grape seeds and surviving vines are helping researchers and vintner revive a lost tradition.
Haaretz, Guy Bar-Oz, Joshua Schmidt and Gideon Avn
Monday, 12 October, 2026

‘After 2026 is a new game’ says wine terroir specialist

Speaking at a masterclass in London last week, terroir specialist Pedro Parra expressed his deep concerns about the impact of heat and drought on the world’s most famous wine regions – with one exception.
The Drinks Business, Patrick Schmitt
Monday, 12 October, 2026

People still want wine at their gatherings, but gathering is the challenge

According to a new survey, people still want wine on the table. It’s just a matter of finding the time (and budget) to gather.
Wine Enthusiast, Kate Dingwall
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