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Saturday, 20 April, 2024

Women making waves in the South African wine industry

As part of #wineforgood, we share the stories of female winemakers and entrepreneurs who bring fresh perspectives and innovation to the wine industry.

Wines of South Africa, Letishia Charles

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Friday, 19 April, 2024

Denise Stubbs of Thokozani Wines named FEDHASA's 2024 Leader of the Year

Big #wineforgood news: In recognition of her pioneering spirit, the FEDHASA has named Denise Stubbs of Thokozani Wines as its 2024 Leader of the Year.

FEDHASA

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

From seedlings to statements: Spier’s Tree-preneurs branch out at Upcycle | #wineforgood

Spier’s Tree-preneurs programme, aimed at empowering individuals to care for indigenous plants, will be showcased at the Upcycle exhibition this weekend.

Spier

Wednesday, 17 April, 2024

Pebbles Project celebrating 20 years of changing lives: Jamie-Lee's story

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're joining Pebbles Project in their 20th birthday celebrations by sharing their stories. Today we tell Jamie-Lee's story.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 16 April, 2024

HeadStart Trust: A pleasant note | #wineforgood

The HeadStart Trust shares a short review of their activities in 2023 and what lies ahead in 2024.

HeadStart Trust

Monday, 15 April, 2024

#VinoPeople: Creating a greener world with farmer Jason of Boschendal

This #wineforgood month, meet the man behind Boschendal's regenerative farming initiatives, Jason Carroll.

Boschendal

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Sunday, 14 April, 2024

Lubanzi Wines: Pioneering sustainability and social responsibility in wine

In today's #wineforgood feature, learn about Lubanzi Wines' commitment to ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and more.

BNN, Mazhar Abbas

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Friday, 12 April, 2024

Sustainable wine farming with friends | #wineforgood

Vineyard Friends shares how the four animals on their labels bring your favourite wines to life.

Vineyard Friends

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Thursday, 11 April, 2024

Amandla: Female empowerment in the South African winelands

#wineforgood: Three decades on from the first-ever democratic elections in 1994, female empowerment is one of the most visible achievements in the local wine industry.

Wines of South Africa, Fiona McDonald

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Wednesday, 10 April, 2024

Wine of the Week: Nederburg The Motorcycle Marvel Rhône Blend 2018

This week, we honour an icon in South African wine with a wine that is dedicated to him: Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel Rhône Blend 2018.

wine.co.za

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Wednesday, 10 April, 2024

Perdeberg Group is officially a carbon hero | #wineforgood

After years of hard work and dedication in the fight to curb carbon emissions, Perdeberg is now officially recognised as a Carbon Hero.

Perdeberg

Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

Pebbles Project celebrating 20 years of changing lives: Divinia's story

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're joining Pebbles Project in their 20th birthday celebrations by sharing their stories. Today we tell Divinia's story.

Pebbles Project

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Monday, 8 April, 2024

People, planet, and prosperity: ‘Back to basics’ towards a sustainable future

In this #wineforgood feature, Isabeau Botha looks at how earth-friendly trends can be harnessed as potent tools in the pursuit of sustainability in the South African Winelands.

Isabeau Botha

Monday, 8 April, 2024

WSET grants life-changing bursaries to South Africa-based members of the Black Cellar Club

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust has granted the Black Cellar Club fifteen fully sponsored places for their Level 2 Award in Wines course.

BLACC

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Sunday, 7 April, 2024

Anna Foundation's first term newsletter

From bold expansions to fundraising at the Cape Epic, Anna Foundation shares what has been happening in the first term of 2024.

Anna Foundation

Saturday, 6 April, 2024

Harvesting happiness: Vergelegen vineyard contractors treated to Fairtrade groceries

In today's #wineforgood story, find out how Vergelegen provides for vineyard contract workers as part of its Fairtrade initiative.

Vergelegen

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Friday, 5 April, 2024

Delving into the world of conservation wine at Reforest Fest 2024

At the Reforest Fest 2024, people of all ages came together for an enriching experience in tree planting and an opportunity to learn about conservation wine.

Greenpop

Thursday, 4 April, 2024

#wineforgood: Boschendal's impactful initiatives at Excelsior School

Boschendal shares a glimpse into how they're making a positive impact through their Excelsior School.

Boschendal

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Wednesday, 3 April, 2024

Wine of the Week: Bosman Adama White 2023

It's #wineforgood month, so our first Wine of the Week for the month is a wine with a cause: Bosman Adama White 2023.

wine.co.za

Tuesday, 2 April, 2024

Pebbles Project launches Soap For Hope program to change lives in local communities | #wineforgood

Pebbles Project has joined forces with Diversey and Dow to launch the Soap For Hope project in South Africa to empower unemployed young adults.

Pebbles Project

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Monday, 1 April, 2024

#WINEFORGOOD: Spreading good news from around the South African Winelands this April

At wine.co.za, April is #wineforgood month. Stay tuned as we share daily good news stories about those making a difference in the South African Winelands.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Monday, 25 March, 2024

CEEV reports ‘impressive and positive’ impact of wine sector in EU

Comité Vins has presented the positive impact of the wine sector, following an exclusive study carried out by PwC.

The Drinks Business, James Evison

Friday, 22 March, 2024

World Water Day: Cultivating sustainability from vine to glass at Villiera

Villiera's commitment to sustainable practices shines brighter than ever on World Water Day, 22 April 2024.

Villiera Wines

Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

Earth Hour 2024: Give an hour for Earth

Join the movement, Mzansi! This year, instead of "switching off", give an hour for Earth by pledging 60 minutes of activity.

WWF South Africa

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

Bottle of KWV Reserve Port sold for R25 000 at inaugural auction at the KWV Cathedral Cellar

An exceptionally rare bottle of KWV Reserve Port 1929 was auctioned for a remarkable R25,000 at KWV's first-ever auction held in the Cathedral Cellar on 7 March.

KWV

Friday, 8 March, 2024

Moedi Wines to champion beekeeping in rural South Africa at ProWein 2024

Moedi Wines, a new female-owned African wine brand, is set to make waves at ProWein 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Moedi Wines

Friday, 8 March, 2024

Ingrid Best is redefining wine culture with a blend of art, entrepreneurship, and equity

Ingrid Best, founder and wine negociant of IBest Wines, is positioning South Africa firmly within the conversation of stellar wine regions.

Forbes, Pauleanna Reid

Wednesday, 6 March, 2024

Embracing diversity at Diemersfontein this March

As we step into the month of March, we are thrilled to join the nation in celebrating Human Rights Month in South Africa.

Diemersfontein

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Tuesday, 5 March, 2024

Wines in the Wild: A series of conservation wine experiences at Reforest Fest 2024

At the annual Reforest Fest, taking place this upcoming Easter weekend, Greenpop's commitment to sustainability and forest restoration takes centre stage.

Greenpop

Monday, 4 March, 2024

Celebrating World Wildlife Day with Painted Wolf Wines

Yesterday was World Wildlife Day. Celebrate this special day by choosing Painted Wolf Wines – conservation in every glass.

Painted Wolf Wines

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Thursday, 29 February, 2024

Harvesting the future: South African wine continues to transform

As the country celebrates 365 years of winemaking, Malu Lambert asks what forces are shaping the future of South Africa’s wine industry.

Malu Lambert

Wednesday, 28 February, 2024

Winners of the Gérard Basset Foundation WSET Diploma in Wines Bursary

Nomonde Kubheka and Tinashe Musora are the first winners of the Gérard Basset Foundation WSET Diploma in Wines Bursary.

IWEC

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024

Catena Institute of Wine awards inaugural scholarship to MW students

Two Masters of Wine students have been awarded the Catena Institute of Wine scholarship.

Institute of Masters of Wine

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Thursday, 15 February, 2024

Harnessing the power of the sun

In our quest for sustainability, we at Waterford Estate have recently unveiled an exciting addition to our estate, a solar farm.

Waterford Estate, Jeremy Maarschalk

Tuesday, 13 February, 2024

Jancis Robinson MW OBE receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

Jancis Robinson MW OBE has been named the recipient of the 2024 Institute of Masters of Wine Lifetime Achievement Award.

Institute of Masters of Wine

Monday, 12 February, 2024

#WINEFORGOOD: DGB ensures Doringbaai Soccer Club is kitted out to win

DGB, the premium wine distributor, importer and producer, has donated new kits and equipment for Doringbaai’s U11 and U13 soccer players.

DGB

Wednesday, 31 January, 2024

Elsenburg marks 125 years of shaping SA wine leadership

Elsenburg’s rich legacy unfolds as industry experts laud its impact on the wine sector. The institute’s 125-year journey signifies a promising future.

Food for Mzansi, Ivor Price

Tuesday, 23 January, 2024

StreetSmart SA to close after raising R14 million for children’s charities

StreetSmart South Africa is to close its doors at the end of January, but not before disbursing a final R500 000 to children’s charities.

StreetSmart SA

Monday, 15 January, 2024

Opportunity for bursary: WSET Level 4 Diploma 2024

The South African Sommeliers Association announces the Gérard Basset Foundation Bursary for WSET Level 4.

SASA

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Tuesday, 9 January, 2024

Cape Wine Auction 2024 plans to re-write record books in raising funds for vital educational needs of youth

This year’s Cape Wine Auction will be held on 3 February 2024 at Muratie Estate, Stellenbosch.

Cape Wine Auction

Wednesday, 3 January, 2024

The fine wines of Hemel-en-Aarde

The Hemel-en-Aarde wine region is elevating South Africa's reputation for sustainably produced fine wines.

Hemel-en-Aarde Wines

Wednesday, 27 December, 2023

US launch of Amandla Wines celebrates the strength of women everywhere

Amandla Wines' launch in the US brings to the forefront a wine brand that is black, female, and ready to change the game.

Amandla

Monday, 25 December, 2023

A foundation of friendship

MR de Compostella, officially founded in 2004, celebrates the journey of the two winemakers who founded the company.

Wines of South Africa, Tshepang Molisana

Friday, 15 December, 2023

Spier honoured with commendation for sustainability at 2023 Drinks Business Green Awards

This joins our growing trophy cabinet from The Drinks Business, including the 2022 Ethical Awards and the 2019 Amorim Biodiversity Award.

Spier

Friday, 8 December, 2023

The Gérard Basset Foundation announces 18 new grants for 2023

The Gérard Basset Foundation is delighted to announce funding for 18 new grants, awarded to grantees based in 11 different countries, including South Africa.

Gérard Basset Foundation

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Thursday, 30 November, 2023

Winners of 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge announced

The winners of the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, have been announced this week.

HEINEKEN Beverages

Thursday, 30 November, 2023

Stichting Garcia Foundation gives back to help support children of Bosman Adama

A generous donation from the Stichting Garcia Foundation has brought about the extension of the Bovlei Community Learning Centre on Bosman Adama.

Bosman Family Vineyards

Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

Nkonzo Wildlife conservation wine label: Raising glasses to save rhinos

Nkonzo Wildlife, in collaboration with Seven Springs Vineyard and WineCompany, launches a ground-breaking fundraising rhino conservation wine label.

Seven Springs Vineyards

Monday, 13 November, 2023

Pebbles Enable a Child Campaign: Give back and win a 45-bottle wine collection

Enable a child. Uplift a community. Stand a chance to win an award-winning wine collection by giving back with the Pebbles Project.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 3 November, 2023

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp and De Grendel partner to uplift aspiring sommeliers

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, in collaboration with De Grendel, has launched Annabelle Shiraz to raise funds for sommelier training.

De Grendel

Friday, 27 October, 2023

Are you ready to uncork your potential?

Apply to join the Pinotage Youth Development Academy’s Wine Practitioner Programme for 2024. Only 50 spots are available!

PYDA

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Tuesday, 24 October, 2023

Dis MOS Wyn: Koop wyn en wen 'n toer na Turkye

Koop Die MOS-Inisiatief se nuwe wynreeks en kom in aanmerking om ŉ toer na Turkye te wen!

Die MOS-Inisiatief

Tuesday, 24 October, 2023

News from Pebbles Project - October 2023

As we start the final quarter of what has been a busy 2023, Pebbles Project reflects on the efforts made by their dedicated staff.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 20 October, 2023

Perdeberg pours pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Not only does October bring with it warmer weather, but it's also the month in which we at Perdeberg do our bit to create awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

Perdeberg

Wednesday, 11 October, 2023

Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction: Buyers spend R14.788 on top South African wines

Wine enthusiasts from far and wide raised a sum of R14 788 000 at this year's Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.

Cape Winemakers Guild

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Thursday, 28 September, 2023

Marking 6 years of PYDA internships at wine.co.za

It takes a village. wine.co.za is proud to be a part of the transformation village for the South African wine industry, supporting PYDA by taking in graduates as interns.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

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Monday, 4 September, 2023

Ten wine cellar workers fly to France: three from Nederburg

Three Nederburg cellar workers will be exchanging breakfast cereal for baguettes when they leave for France on a skills-building programme.

Nederburg

Tuesday, 29 August, 2023

Big boost for Cape biodiversity: 6 new WWF Conservation Champions

The WWF Conservation Champions have recently welcomed 6 more wine farms: Boland Cellar, De Grendel, GlenWood, Hartenberg, Lomond, and PaardenKloof.

WWF South Africa

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Monday, 21 August, 2023

#VinoPeople: Roxan Waldeck, founder of Apeirogon Youth Development Academy

Founder of Apeirogon Youth Development Academy, Roxan Waldeck, chats to wine.co.za about her journey.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Monday, 21 August, 2023

From soil to soul: The story of Francis Wines | #wineforgood

At the heart of Francis Wines, a new brand offering wines made in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, lies the story of a young sportsman who’s had to face much adversity.

Francis Wines

Monday, 7 August, 2023

Cape Winemakers Guild inspires female learners to pursue a career in winemaking

The Cape Winemakers Guild recently hosted 22 black female Grade 11 learners for a week-long educational visit to the Winelands.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Tuesday, 18 July, 2023

A homecoming celebration: Reyneke Wines’ Cornerstone project delivers on housing promise for workers

On the slopes of the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch lies Reyneke Wines, the region's only certified biodynamic wine farm.

Reyneke Wines

Saturday, 15 July, 2023

#WINEFORGOOD: Hope blooms at Vergelegen Wine Estate

The unexpected sighting of an exquisite protea known as the Empress has led to a fundraising initiative at Vergelegen Wine Estate.

Vergelegen

Monday, 10 July, 2023

How social conscience is key to Spier’s business model in SA

Heidi Newton-King, who heads up sustainability and HR at Spier, talks about the social impact that Spier continuously strives to make.

The Buyer, Lisse Garnett

Friday, 7 July, 2023

Inspiring greater purpose: Shop Rupert & Rothschild wines and give back

This July, every bottle of Rupert & Rothschild wine sold online will contribute 10% towards Feeding in Action in Stellenbosch.

Rupert & Rothschild

Tuesday, 4 July, 2023

ëlgr Restaurant officially has one of the world's most sustainable wine lists

Cape Town's ëlgr restaurant shared the award for the most sustainable wine list at this year’s Star Wine List of the Year awards.

TimesLIVE, Sanet Oberholzer

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Monday, 3 July, 2023

Klaas is in session

Get to know Sharrol Mukendi-Klaas, the winner of the inaugural ASI Gérard Basset Foundation Sommelier Scholarship.

Wines of South Africa, Tshepang Molisana

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Friday, 30 June, 2023

Cape Winelands youth drum against youth unemployment

Over 80 young people gathered to drum against youth unemployment at the Pinotage Youth Development Academy's Youth Day event.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Wednesday, 21 June, 2023

Valcare's Proteas of the Valley: Honouring exceptional women in the Cape Winelands

Valcare is commemorating National Women's Month by honouring the remarkable women transforming the Cape Winelands.

Valcare

Monday, 19 June, 2023

Moud Kgomo tastes glory as national winner at the Mzansi Tavern Chef cook-off grand final

Vosloorus tavern chef Moud Kgomo was named as the champion of the 2023 Mzansi Tavern Chef competition at the grand final at Nederburg last week.

Mzansi Tavern Chef

Wednesday, 14 June, 2023

80 Youth gather to drum against youth unemployment: A facilitated dialogue hosted by PYDA

In honour of Youth Day, local youth will gather at in Stellenbosch to drum together and engage in critical dialogue around youth unemployment.

PYDA

Tuesday, 13 June, 2023

Akkedisberg Boerdery launches its first wine: Southern Treasures Pinotage 2021

Akkedisberg Boerdery, a vineyard workers' trust based at Raka Wines in Overberg, has officially launched its first wine.

Raka Wines

Monday, 5 June, 2023

The Pebbles Project – a life-changing journey

For a UK-based teacher, what was supposed to be a holiday to South Africa resulted in the founding of an organisation that changes lives.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 2 June, 2023

Bee friendly farming at Boland Cellar

Boland Cellar shares insights into the best crops to plant between vines to support our precious honey bees.

Boland Cellar

Thursday, 1 June, 2023

Inland Tavern Chef cook-off gives food for thought in fight against binge-drinking

Moud Kgomo and Pebetse Molefi smoked the competition to each claim first place in, respectively, the Central and Northern region Mzansi Tavern Chef Cook-off.

Mzansi Tavern Chef

Wednesday, 31 May, 2023

SASA and AYDA partner up to bring introductory sommelier training nationwide

The South African Sommeliers Association and Apeirogon Youth Development Academy will provide interprovincial sommelier training across South Africa.

SASA

Wednesday, 24 May, 2023

Spier Hotel guests warm up local little hearts | #wineforgood

At Spier, we're not just about wine. We're passionate about making a positive impact on our local communities.

Spier

Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Pebbles Project good news stories: Pebbles supports Perchwin, an aspiring artist

Pebbles Project is in the business of making dreams come true. Today we tell aspiring artist Perchwin's story.

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Haute Cabrière’s education centre gains new purpose

The Haute Cabrière Education Centre has now been given a fresh purpose as the new home of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy.

Haute Cabrière

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Wednesday, 17 May, 2023

Pebbles Project launches a skills development centre in Hemel-en-Aarde

Pebbles Project has launched a skills development centre at their Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project to expand opportunities for young adults.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 12 May, 2023

Tasting wine and talking conservation at the Reforest Fest 2023

During Greenpop’s Reforest Fest, a wine tasting in collaboration with WWF South Africa raised awareness around sustainable wine farming practices.

Greenpop

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Monday, 8 May, 2023

Aspiring young sommeliers receive Court of Master Sommeliers bursaries

Ten young South African wine industry professionals have been awarded bursaries to study with the Court of Master Sommeliers, thanks to PYDA and Chenin Noir SA.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Thursday, 27 April, 2023

Pebbles Project good news stories: Nydene's childhood dreams come true

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project making dreams come true. Today we tell Nydene's story.

Pebbles Project

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Monday, 24 April, 2023

#VinoPeople: Koni Maliehe, owner of Koni Wines

Koni Maliehe is a feminine tour de force. In this #wineforgood interview, learn more about what drives her.

SAWITU

Sunday, 23 April, 2023

Spier Arts Trust artist Tafadzwa Tega shines in London

The zumbani flower – the bloom of the ‘wonder herb’ fevertea tree – is an important totem in the works of Zimbabwean artist Tafadzwa Tega.

Just Trimmings

Saturday, 22 April, 2023

Black woman taps into the South African wine industry | #wineforgood

In the South African wine industry, where diversity has traditionally been lacking, women are cultivating success and living the "grape life".

IOL, Asande Dhlamini

Friday, 21 April, 2023

Pebbles Project good news stories: Lezaan walks a journey of growth with Pebbles

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project changing lives. Today we tell Lezaan's story.

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 20 April, 2023

KZN Mzansi Tavern Chef cook-off lights the way in fight against binge drinking

We've got #wineforgood news! Bongiwe Zama Shange from Leon’s Tavern won the KZN provincial Mzansi Tavern Chef competition.

Mzansi Tavern Chef

Thursday, 20 April, 2023

Koelenhof blood drive: Your blood can save a life | #wineforgood

Make a difference and join Koelenhof for their blood donation drive on 5 May. You could save lives.

Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Wednesday, 19 April, 2023

Bosman Family Vineyards - Caring for the community and the environment

The 200-year history of Bosman Family Vineyards is a story of sustainability. For today's #wineforgood feature, we share their good work.

Bosman Family Vineyards

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Tuesday, 18 April, 2023

Internships for life: Living Soils empowering a new generation of farmers | #wineforgood

In 2023, the Living Soils Community Learning Farm welcomed 16 new interns to train and develop them as young farmers.

Spier

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Monday, 17 April, 2023

South African wine trailblazers: Denzel Swarts | #wineforgood

Get to know the inspiring Denzel Swarts, who's recently been appointed sales and brand executive of Zoetendal Vineyards.

Wines of South Africa, Malu Lambert

Sunday, 16 April, 2023

The latest news from the Anna Foundation

Anna Foundation has had a very full year so far. For today's #wineforgood feature, we share their first term highlights.

Anna Foundation

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Friday, 14 April, 2023

#wineforgood: Introducing Boschendal’s new learning hub

The new Boschendal Learning Hub is an inclusive space for learning that embodies the collaborative vision of our working farm.

Boschendal

Thursday, 13 April, 2023

Opportunity for young South Africans to embark on journey of becoming Master Sommeliers

Chenin Noir South Africa and PYDA have partnered to provide ten bursaries for wine industry professionals to study with the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Chenin Noir

Thursday, 13 April, 2023

Pebbles Project good news stories: Jesmin shares her passions with the community

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project making dreams come true. Today we tell Jesmin's story.

Pebbles Project

Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

Black-owned beverage company launches innovative new product in disruptive canned wine market

Today we feature a #wineforgood brand: The UNFLTRD canned wine range, a black-owned, sustainability-focused enterprise.

Nice Beverage Company

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Tuesday, 11 April, 2023

Let’s enjoy #wineforgood: Five wineries and organisations that are transforming the South African wine industry

Here are five feel-good stories of wineries and organisations that are transforming the South African wine industry.

Wines of South Africa, Letishia Charles

Sunday, 9 April, 2023

Empowerment through winemaking: Farmworkers make top-quality wines | #wineforgood

As part of an empowerment project, farmworkers at Kleine Zalze wine estate have released the first wines produced from grapes grown in their own vineyards.

Farmer's Weekly, Glenneis Kriel

Saturday, 8 April, 2023

How 4 wine businesses delivered on their equity goals

Jane Lopes reports on how the WINE Pledge helps businesses – including her own – cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and environmentally sustainable wine industry.

SevenFifty Daily, Jane Lopes

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Friday, 7 April, 2023

Pebbles Project good news stories: Shaping confident, future-ready young women

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project making dreams come true. Today we tell Robin's story.

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 6 April, 2023

Unlocking new horizons: Training staff for the right job at Benguela Cove

In this #wineforgood feature, Penny Streeter shares her journey of taking on unskilled youth and training them to be hospitality staff at Benguela Cove.

Penny Streeter OBE

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Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

Four of the best wildlife warriors in the Cape Winelands

From conserving African wild dogs to protecting chameleons, Tamlyn Ryan looks at some of the best wildlife warriors in the Cape Winelands this #wineforgood month.

Tamlyn Ryan

Tuesday, 4 April, 2023

Anna Foundation launches new educational project at Merwida | #wineforgood

The new after-school project at Merwida in Rawsonville is aimed at supporting the holistic development of 90 children between the ages of 5-18 years.

Anna Foundation

Tuesday, 4 April, 2023

Mandisi Dlokolo cooks his way to victory in Eastern Cape Tavern Chef Competition

Mandisi Dlokolo from M&N Place in Motherwell has been crowned the Eastern Cape provincial Mzansi Tavern Chef champion.

Mzansi Tavern Chef

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Monday, 3 April, 2023

#WINEFORGOOD: Sharing the good news stories from the South African wine industry

Our #wineforgood month is here and it's time to share good news stories about the South African wine industry. Find out what this initiative is all about.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Monday, 3 April, 2023

California’s ban on pesticides by 2050 sees the state’s wineries embracing ‘slow wine’

California has unveiled its ‘sustainable pest management roadmap’, a long-range plan towards an environmentally sustainable culture.

Decanter, Marisa Finetti

Friday, 31 March, 2023

Support local charities at the harvest charity long table lunch at Boschendal

Join a special long table lunch for a good cause on the lawns outside Boschendal’s Olive Press on Sunday 16 April.

Boschendal

Wednesday, 29 March, 2023

Former young farm worker takes the leap to executive management at South African wine estate

Denzel Swarts has been appointed sales and brand executive of Zoetendal Vineyards in Elim.

Zoetendal Vineyards

Friday, 24 March, 2023

StreetSmart SA launches Circle of Diamonds online fundraiser

Support StreetSmart SA’s Circle of Diamonds raffle to raise funds to help vulnerable children, especially those living on the streets.

StreetSmart SA

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Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

Beyond the bottle: Back to balance

Forward-thinking winemakers in the WWF Conservation Champions program are following a global trend in sustainable viticulture, with a slow yet steady move towards regenerative agricultural practices.

Richard Holmes

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Monday, 20 March, 2023

Reforest Fest: Restoration celebration over Easter Weekend 2023

Pioneering "fun environmentalism", Greenpop will once again be hosting its innovative fusion of tree planting and play at the Reforest Fest 2023.

Greenpop

Monday, 20 March, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Celebrating the SA wine harvest and more

The months of February and early March 2023 were a time of celebration in the Winelands – celebrating the harvest, new restaurant launches, and more.

wine.co.za

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Monday, 13 March, 2023

The World of Work Centre gives unemployed youth access to opportunities

With Human Rights Day around the corner, PYDA launches the World of Work centre to help unemployed Black youth secure employment opportunities.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Thursday, 9 March, 2023

Attend Forward Foundation's fundraising event and help move South Africa forward, faster

The Forward Foundation is excited to announce their fundraiser – the Music, Wine & Dine Fundraising Event – taking place on 29 March.

Forward Foundation

Thursday, 2 March, 2023

Black-owned wine brands boost South Africa in New York

The Big Apple will soon welcome the biggest group of black-owned South African wine brands to ever participate at Vinexpo America.

SAWITU

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Thursday, 23 February, 2023

The Cape Wine Auction raises almost R8 million in one evening | #wineforgood

The Cape Wine Auction raised close to R8 million for charity at this year’s event, and has now accumulated over R125 million since the first auction took place in 2014.

Cape Wine Auction

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Wednesday, 22 February, 2023

Sharrol Mukendi-Klaas wins ASI Gérard Basset Foundation Sommelier Scholarship

As recipient of this prestigious scholarship, Sharrol will be trained up to the level of international sommellerie.

ASI

Friday, 17 February, 2023

Bosman Family Vineyards - Dedicated to better

When choosing Bosman wines, you are making a sustainable choice.

Bosman Family Vineyards

Monday, 13 February, 2023

The Cape Wine Auction – an exportable concept worldwide

Regarded as one of the most significant international wine charity auctions, the Cape Wine Auction is a much sought-after ticket on the SA social events calendar.

Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 9 February, 2023

Lots to bid for at this year’s Cape Wine Auction

One of the world’s most renowned charity wine auctions, The Cape Wine Auction, is taking place on 18 February at Hazendal Wine Estate.

Cape Wine Auction

Wednesday, 8 February, 2023

Grace Telana crowned Western Cape champion tavern chef after sizzling competition

Grace Telana from Tshawe’s Tavern in Khayelitsha won the Western Cape provincial Mzansi Tavern Chef Cook-off competition.

Mzansi Tavern Chef

Wednesday, 25 January, 2023

Celebrating a decade of the Cape Wine Auction | #wineforgood

One of the world’s most renowned charity wine auctions, the Cape Wine Auction, returns in 2023, marking the 10th anniversary since its launch in 2014.

Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 19 January, 2023

Michel Reybier Hospitality Golden Vines EHL MSc Hospitality Management Scholarship

Michel Reybier Hospitality announces a new Golden Vines Scholarship in partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, the Gérard Basset Foundation, and Liquid Icons.

Liquid Icons

Wednesday, 18 January, 2023

An exciting 2023 with StreetSmart SA

A new year means a new chapter. Our wish to you is that 2023 will be an incredible part of your story and we hope StreetSmart will be part of it too.

StreetSmart SA

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

Two Oceans Half Marathon 2023: Would you like to run for change?

Pebbles Project has charity entries available for the sold-out Two Oceans Half Marathon taking place on 16 April 2023.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 10 January, 2023

Golden Vines scholarship for a BIPOC entrepreneur wishing to break into the wine trade

Wine Owners, together with Lay & Wheeler, IG Wines and the Gérard Basset Foundation, to create a Golden Vines Scholarship for 1 BIPOC entrepreneur wishing to break into the wine trade.

Liquid Icons

Sunday, 8 January, 2023

Distell is closing the loop on waste

GreenUp is Distell’s waste removal initiative that's closing the loop on waste while generating jobs.

Distell

Thursday, 5 January, 2023

Stepping stones | #wineforgood

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King jnr

Wines of South Africa, Fiona McDonald

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 26 December, 2022

#VinoPeople: Jill Onkruid, brand ambassador at Compagniesdrift

Jill Onkruid, brand ambassador at Compagniesdrift and recent graduate of UCT Graduate School of Business's The Business of Wine course, shares her journey.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 19 December, 2022

#VinoPeople: Christine Fortuin, tasting room manager at Darling Cellars

From cleaner to tasting room manager, Christine Fortuin from Darling Cellars is taking the Darling wine route by storm.

wine.co.za

Wednesday, 14 December, 2022

South Africa takes the win in the Ubuntu Trophy 2022

Team SA took the trophy at the 2022 Ubuntu Trophy competition, hosted by SASA in partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Sommeliers Academy.

SASA

Monday, 12 December, 2022

A big THANK YOU from Bosman Family Vineyards

With all the discounts, deals and special days around at this time of year, Bosman Family Vineyards thought it a better idea to step back and be grateful instead.

Bosman Family Vineyards

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 9 December, 2022

Cape Winelands teen dreams of becoming a qualified social worker | #wineforgood

Support Les-Leeco Koopman's dream of becoming a social worker by helping fund the social work course he hopes to do in 2023.

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 8 December, 2022

News from Pebbles Project - December 2022

As the year draws to a close, join Pebbles Project in reflecting on their successful, crazy busy year.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

Out and About with wine.co.za: Spring events in the Winelands

This spring, we celebrated all things new. Robertson Winery showcased their new wine bottles at their birthday celebration while Spier and Morgenster launched new wine ranges.

wine.co.za

Monday, 5 December, 2022

Spier wins Ethical Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2022

Spier Wine Farm won the Ethical Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2022.

Spier

Friday, 2 December, 2022

DGB’s continued focus on meaningful empowerment leads to level 4 B-BBEE status

DGB has been duly recognised for leading in the empowerment space, after it was awarded level 4 B-BBEE status, sharing in of the highest ratings of local leading alcohol producers.

DGB

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

Champion Cabernet Sauvignon to be proud standard-bearer for Elethu Wines

Elethu Wines has unveiled its inaugural wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, that's already won a pre-release double gold medal.

Elethu Wines

Friday, 25 November, 2022

Compagniesdrift Albertus pays tribute to mentors

Compagniesdrift is tasting sweet success with their new release natural sweet wine, the Compagniesdrift Albertus.

Compagniesdrift

Monday, 21 November, 2022

Empowerment project sees Nederburg grow its own lunch

Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly aquaponics project to grow vegetables and farm fish at Nederburg, Paarl.

Distell

Thursday, 17 November, 2022

A win for the Winelands

For local cyclists who competed in the FNB Wines2Whales MTB race in aid of the Anna Foundation, the most significant win was for the children of Raithby Primary School.

Anna Foundation

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022

StreetSmart SA summer news | #wineforgood

Find out how you can help StreetSmart South Africa support vulnerable children across South Africa this summer.

StreetSmart SA

Friday, 4 November, 2022

How South Africa is strengthening social justice through wine

A list of winelands organizations that are strengthening social justice in South Africa.

Somm TV, Kathleen Willcox

Monday, 31 October, 2022

Simonsvlei: New dawn beckons with R100 m investment

Simonsvlei's new owner aims to once again make the winery a leading lifestyle destination in the Cape Winelands.

Simonsvlei

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 24 October, 2022

Visio Vintners wines heralds a new dawn for Kleine Zalze workers | #wineforgood

A dream of making wine from own vineyards, marketing it to the wine world, and sharing in the profits accrued from the sweat of one's labour has been realised for Kleine Zalze workers.

Kleine Zalze

Wednesday, 19 October, 2022

Meet Paul Siguqa, farm labourer’s son turned wine baron

Paul Siguqa realised a long-held dream when he bought Klein Goederust in 2019. Now he’s building a boutique wine farm that’s all about ubuntu and sharing fine wines.

Daily Maverick, Kit Heathcock

Monday, 17 October, 2022

Cecilia Foundation: Supporting marginalised individuals through music

Cecilia Wines winemaker Cerina van Niekerk combines her passion for music, wine, and social responsibility by funding a music upliftment project with the proceeds from her wine sales.

Cecilia Foundation

Friday, 7 October, 2022

Team Anna Foundation taking on the Wines2Whales trails for education in the Winelands

At the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales, Six Stellenbosch Superstars are returning to the trails to raise funds for Anna Foundation.

Anna Foundation

Wednesday, 5 October, 2022

Celebrating 10 years of PYDA in style

It was a pleasure to celebrate Pinotage Youth Development Academy's 10th birthday on 14 September at Quoin Rock, Stellenbosch.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 4 October, 2022

Why 'diversity, equity and inclusion' in the wine industry matters

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a space and opportunity for all to participate in the wine industry.

Hardy McQueen

Friday, 30 September, 2022

Let us all raise a #ToastToRoger, the extra-ordinary man beyond the tennis legend

Moët & Chandon initiates a global celebration as the tennis star Roger Federer looks to new beginnings.

Moët & Chandon

Thursday, 29 September, 2022

How is the SA wine industry tackling its carbon emissions?

With heatwaves hitting countries across the globe and water scarcity becoming an increasing reality, our attention continues to be drawn to the effects of climate change.

Spier

Wednesday, 28 September, 2022

The Black Cellar Club raises a glass to the Wine and Spirit Education Trust

Black Cellar Club has announced an exciting collaboration with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and International Wine Education Centre.

BLACC

Wednesday, 28 September, 2022

News from Pebbles Project - September 2022

A look into what's new at local children's charity Pebbles Project this September.

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 22 September, 2022

Safeguarding natural heritage: WWF Conservation Champions

To mark Heritage Day, Graham Howe looks at 3 of the Cape’s oldest wine farms recognised as WWF-SA Conservation Champions.

Graham Howe

Friday, 16 September, 2022

Pinotage Youth Development Academy marks 10 years of launching talent at showcase event at Quoin Rock

The achievement of PYDA in launching young talent for the past 10 years was celebrated at a showcase event at Quoin Rock on 14 September.

PYDA

Tuesday, 13 September, 2022

Big changes are afoot - Painted Wolf Wines plan to donate R1 million a year to conservation by 2026

Since 2007, Painted Wolf Wines has donated over R3,4 million to the conservation of the endangered African wild dog.

Painted Wolf Wines

Sunday, 21 August, 2022

Painted Wolf treks and tastings

The first 6 months of 2022 have been a wild ride at Painted Wolf, with harvest, travelling, and events keeping the team busy.

Painted Wolf Wines

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 11 August, 2022

Proudly South African Local Wine Expo highlights transformation in the wine industry

The inaugural Proudly South African Local Wine Expo in July was a milestone in showcasing how far our local black producers have come.

Khotso Machere

Tuesday, 2 August, 2022

Rhino Tears wine donates almost R3 million to anti-poaching efforts and launches new look and taste | #wineforgood

Rhino Tears has raised around R3 million for anti-poaching efforts, and in celebration, the brand's upgraded its packaging.

Rhino Tears

Monday, 25 July, 2022

KWV celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela

In the spirit of Mandela Day, staff members from KWV spent 67 minutes volunteering at Athlone House of Strength.

KWV Classic Collection

Thursday, 21 July, 2022

Real progress in South Africa

Does the South African wine industry lead the way in regeneration? And how about transformation?

JancisRobinson.com, Tamlyn Currin

Thursday, 21 July, 2022

All hands on deck for kids in Robertson this Mandela Day

Robertson Winery celebrated Mandela Day by donating 50 tablets to learners at Nkqubela Primary School in Robertson.

Robertson Winery

Friday, 8 July, 2022

Mandela Day with Bruce Jack Wines: Donate secondhand musical instruments to children in need

Do you have a lovingly used secondhand musical instrument to pass on to a child in need?

Bruce Jack Wines

Monday, 4 July, 2022

A new venture wants consumers to discover wines from unheralded makers

Go There Wines is a visionary new American label that gives a platform to winemakers who've had trouble being heard.

Washington Post, Dave McIntyre

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Great Heart joins Meridian Wine Merchants portfolio

Meridian Wine Merchants welcomes Great Heart wines to their portfolio of wine brands.

Meridian Wine Merchants

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Cycle for change in support of Pebbles Project at Wines2Whales 2022

Cycle for change in support of the Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project at this year's FNB Wines2Whales MTB race.

Pebbles Project

Monday, 20 June, 2022

Tahiirah Habibi in South Africa to launch The Hue Society

Tahiirah Habibi is in SA to launch The Hue Society’s 1st international chapter and invite winemakers to Atlanta’s Wine & Culture Fest.

The Hue Society

Thursday, 16 June, 2022

What's new at Pebbles Project

Thanks to support from our local and international supporters, we at Pebbles Project are able to continue changing the lives of children in the Winelands.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 3 June, 2022

WWF Conservation Champions in wine: Exploring biodiversity

Introducing three WWF Conservation Champion wine farms focusing on the conservation of their natural biodiversity.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 30 May, 2022

Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships to support wine industry professionals displaced by war

Artémis Domaines partners with Gérard Basset Foundation and Liquid Icons to launch the new Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships.

Liquid Icons

Friday, 20 May, 2022

Register to bid at the StreetSmart Online Auction and support children in need

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

Darling Cellars 'Picnic Under the Stars' once again supports local community

After an absence of two years, Darling Cellars once again presented our Music Picnic under the Stars.

Darling Cellars

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

Work placements needed for Pinotage Youth Development Academy students

PYDA is currently looking for temporary work placements for their wine and marketing students in the local wine industry.

PYDA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

Growing an environmental conscience at De Wetshof Estate | #wineforgood

Johann and Peter de Wet, third generation owners of De Wetshof Estate in Robertson, didn't acquire an approach to sustainability on their family farm, they were born with it.

De Wetshof Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 25 April, 2022

StreetSmart changes the lives of children in Gauteng | #wineforgood

Donating to StreetSmart where you eat, sleep, taste, and enjoy is a responsible way of changing the lives of children in Gauteng.

StreetSmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 22 April, 2022

Earth Day 2022: Bosman Family Vineyards investing in our planet | #wineforgood

Today we celebrate Earth Day by highlighting the various ways in which we are regenerating our environment at Bosman.

Bosman Family Vineyards

Friday, 22 April, 2022

Weekend Cape Camino in aid of StreetSmart SA

Put on your hiking boots and join a Weekend Cape Camino walking through farmlands in the Boland in aid of StreetSmart SA from 6-8 May 2022.

StreetSmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 21 April, 2022

The Pebbles Project drives change | #wineforgood

Pebbles Project aims to uplift individual lives and reach the greater community, operating on wine farms in the Western Cape.

Tshepang Molisana

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

Pebbles Project good news stories: Dreams coming true for Annaline

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project making dreams come true. Today we tell Annaline's story.

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 18 April, 2022

Klein Goederust and the spirit of neighbourliness in the Franschhoek Wine Valley | #wineforgood

One of the biggest lessons we can learn from Paul Siguqa, owner of Klein Goederust in Franschhoek, is the importance of standing together as neighbours.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 14 April, 2022

StreetSmart digs deep to change the lives of children in the Cape Winelands | #wineforgood

Donating to StreetSmart where you eat, sleep, taste, and enjoy is a responsible way of changing the lives of children in the Cape Winelands.

StreetSmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 13 April, 2022

Five South African wine brands that give back

In the spirit of #wineforgood month, we are honoured to share the stories of local wine brands that are giving back.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

Charleston Hill Primary School signs Fair Trade Schools Pledge | #wineforgood

In partnership with the World Fair Trade Organization, Charleston Hill Primary School pledges to make a difference by helping build sustainable communities.

WFTO Africa and Middle East

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 11 April, 2022

Your local guide to people of colour wine brands

A list of proudly South African people of colour wine brands and platforms that you should be supporting.

Dominique Solomon

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 11 April, 2022

Greenpop Reforest Fest 2022: Tree huggers gather to plant thousands of trees in the Overberg | #wineforgood

Greenpop's Reforest Fest saw more than 5 000 indigenous trees planted in the Overberg region.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 7 April, 2022

Pebbles Project good news stories: Mariana follows her dream

As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project changing lives. First up, we feature the story of Mariana following her dream.

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 6 April, 2022

Earth to earth: The benefits of composting in regenerative agriculture

Composting creates a perfect cycle of giving back to the earth what's been taken from it. We look at Reyneke Wines and Ken Forrester Wines, two wine farms in Stellenbosch using compost, in this #wineforgood article.

Wines of South Africa, Angela Lloyd

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 6 April, 2022

Learning, an important skill for leaders I #wineforgood

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other," said former U.S. president John F. Kennedy. This is a crucial statement, as it means it is vital to continue learning to maintain a position of leadership.

Santi Basson

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 5 April, 2022

Wineries and sustainability: 4 South African wine farms harnessing the power of the sun

Winemaking emits significant amounts of greenhouse gases. As part of #wineforgood, we look at wine farms using solar power to reduce their carbon footprints.

Mellisa Coetzee-Volmink

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 4 April, 2022

Decades of determination: Reflecting on Sophia Isaacs' 30 years at Bellevue Wine Estate

Sophia Isaacs has been at Bellevue for 30 years. Part of the estate's heartbeat, Sophia's climbed the ladder from farmworker to tasting room assistant.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 1 April, 2022

It is time for more good news stories for #wineforgood

It has been 6 years since the launch of our wineforgood.co.za website and since then we've shared 400 good news stories from the Cape Winelands. We invite you to join us this April as we celebrate Freedom Month.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

National Water Week: WWF Conservation Champion wine farms investing in water stewardship

This National Water Week (20-26 March), we're celebrating WWF Conservation Champion wine farms doing their part to save water.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

How Mika Bulmash built a wine import portfolio rooted in social responsibility | #wineforgood

A former development consultant working in emerging markets Mika Bulmash built an import company that uplifts undervalued wine regions and winemakers.

SevenFifty Daily, Caitlin A. Miller

Monday, 21 March, 2022

The power and persistence represented by The Wine Arc

Carmen Stevens Wines is to form part of The Wine Arc in Stellenbosch, a platform promoting equitable access and participation within the wine value chain.

Wines of South Africa, Tshepang Molisana

Thursday, 17 March, 2022

News from Pebbles Project - March 2022

At the beginning of this year, Pebbles Project has employed 9 new staff members. Among them are teachers and an IT coordinator.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022

StreetSmart digs deep to change lives – one child at a time

StreetSmart changes the lives of SA's most vulnerable children and their efforts have seen many benefiting from their fundraising efforts since 2005.

StreetSmart

Thursday, 3 March, 2022

Take a step for Fairtrade with the new SAAM range from Perdeberg Cellar I #wineforgood

Celebrating the spirit of togetherness, collaboration and optimism for the future, Perdeberg Cellar has proudly launched SAAM.

Perdeberg

Wednesday, 23 February, 2022

What it means to be Fairtrade Accredited - Fish Hoek Wines

Highlighting its association with Fairtrade driven wine production, the new Fish Hoek Wines' single varietal labels are a testament to the brand's approach to appeal to wine lovers and those who invest their time in community upliftment.

Fish Hoek Wines

Monday, 21 February, 2022

There is truth in wine I #wineforgood

How Iona Wine Farm’s artfully sustainable approach brings about quality quaffing

Real IPM

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 15 February, 2022

Cape Wine Auction raises more than R12 million I #wineforgood

The Cape Wine Auction 2022, in partnership with Mastercard, raised R12 205 000 for charity at this year’s event, and has now accumulated over R117 million since the first auction was held in 2014.

Cape Wine Auction

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022

The 2022 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships Open to Applicants

Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gérard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – announced the opening of the application window for The 2022 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships.

Liquid Icons

Friday, 4 February, 2022

The Cape Wine Auction - in partnership with Mastercard returns

One of the world’s most renowned charity wine auctions, The Cape Wine Auction, in partnership with Mastercard, will take place on Saturday, February 12, at the luxurious Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.

The Cape Wine Auction

Monday, 31 January, 2022

Son of the Soil launches online store

Son of the Soil Wines launches their very own CellarDirect shop.

wine.co.za

Thursday, 20 January, 2022

The Cape Wine Auction is back

One of the world’s most renowned charity wine auctions – The Cape Wine Auction – is back this year, and will take place on Saturday, February 12, at the luxurious Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.

Cape Wine Auction

Monday, 10 January, 2022

Gérard Basset Foundation announces funding grants

Having raised over £1,200,000 at the Golden Vines Awards, the Trustees of the Gérard Basset Foundation have awarded grants to fund diversity and inclusivity in wine education.

Gérard Basset Foundation

Friday, 10 December, 2021

Wellington hotelier cycles 8000km in aid of StreetSmart

Seasoned hotelier Angelo Casu makes every kilometer count on his mountain bike racing for kids at StreetSmart.

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

Franschhoek celebrates first black-owned wine farm

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has welcomed the opening of a 100% black-owned winery, Klein Goederust.

Food for Mzanzi, Duncan Masiwa

Monday, 29 November, 2021

The Wine Arc – the start of a new beginning

The launch of The Wine Arc on 11 November 2021 signifies the start of a new beginning and growth prospects for black-owned brands.

SAWITU

Friday, 26 November, 2021

WFTO Africa and M.E hosts a conversation on sustainable choices in the kitchens at Nederburg Wines in Paarl

The conversation of how each of us can positively impact the environment around us is one that needs to become everyone’s responsibility. Adopting sustainable lifestyles is something that is possible in every aspect of our lives from the clothes we wear and the food we eat.

WFTO Africa and Middle East

Tuesday, 2 November, 2021

The Wine Arc built on strong character and values

The recently announced brand home for black-owned wine brands, which will be hosted at the Agricultural Research Council’s Nietvoorbij Campus in Stellenbosch, will be called The Wine Arc.

SAWITU

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 2 November, 2021

Pebbles Project launches new online store

Pebbles project has yet again made it easier to change lives for the better with an online store.

wine.co.za

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Dr Erna Blancquaert on winning Golden Vines MW Scholarship

This month has marked a breakthrough moment in the wine industry’s challenge to drive more inclusion and diversity in the sector with the first Golden Vines events, set up in memory of the late Gerard Basset MW MS. The first Golden Vines Awards ceremony and auction helped raise a vital £1.2m to invest in future diversity projects.

The Buyer, Richard Siddle

Thursday, 14 October, 2021

WWF Honours De Wetshof Wine Estate with first Conservation Pioneer Award

De Wetshof Estate in Robertson is the first recipient of the WWF Conservation Pioneer Award, one of the accolades under the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards. These awards, for 2022, were announced this week at Creation Winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

De Wetshof Estate

Wednesday, 13 October, 2021

Chefs for charity: Idiom supports Clash of the Chefs in aid of the Isabelo charity founded by Margot Janse

8 chefs, standing together, to support feeding programs in the Cape Winelands in a clash of cooking skills.

Idiom

Tuesday, 5 October, 2021

2021 Fleur du Cap Awards choose to identify talent of tomorrow

The annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, which have been honouring theatre excellence since 1965, will be one of the biggest highlights on the Cape’s entertainment calendar in October.

Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 30 September, 2021

See why Pebbles is ALWAYS making a difference

South Africans are a resilient bunch, and the team at Pebbles Project are no different.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

New brand home for wine industry has an integrated empowerment approach

The SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit recently announced the development of a brand home for black-owned wine brands.

SAWITU

Monday, 20 September, 2021

Wine industry and key stakeholders join forces to define sustainability

For the first time, more than 40 key actors in the production and marketing of wine around the world have joined forces to accelerate action as sustainability challenges mount.

Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR)

Friday, 27 August, 2021

Collaboration boosts business growth for black-owned enterprises

The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (SAWITU) took the first step in securing a sustainable future for black-owned enterprises.

SAWITU

Wednesday, 25 August, 2021

Work placements needed for PYDA wine and marketing students

The PYDA Wine and Marketing students are ready for their 5 week work placement and experiential learning from 11 September to 17 October 2021.

PYDA

Tuesday, 24 August, 2021

StreetSmart SA: Stationery Drive

If the cost of new stationery is making you raise an eyebrow at the start of each new school year, you're not alone.

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 17 August, 2021

2021 Nedbank CWG Auction salutes new and adjourning members

After entering an unprecedented chapter for wine auctions in 2020, the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction returns live and online on 2 October 2021, preceded by a compelling 2-week online charity auction offering rare and unique wine collections to raise funds for the Guild’s Protégé Programme.

The Cape Winemakers Guild

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 13 August, 2021

#25YEARSYOUNG: Sharing our Top 10 best read stories EVER

In celebration of our 25th birthday, we look at what our readers have enjoyed most over the years.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

Monday, 9 August, 2021

Painted Wolves (African wild dogs) return to Malawi

On 27 July, 14 African wild dogs were successfully translocated from South Africa and Mozambique to Malawi, through a collaboration between the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and African Parks.

Painted Wolf Wines

Thursday, 5 August, 2021

Sophia Warner: Founder of Pebbles Project

The Pebbles Project is a well-known and admired NPO in the Cape Winelands and beyond. Possibly less widely known is Sophia Warner, the founder.

Wines of South Africa, Angela Lloyd

Tuesday, 3 August, 2021

Introducing Robertson Winery's REALLY GOOD Wine

Robertson Winery has established a long-standing reputation as a producer of Good wines both on your palate and your pocket and is now doing Good by dedicating their most loved and award-winning cultivars to become part of a special Really Good Wine range.

Robertson Winery

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 2 August, 2021

25 Years of memories at wine.co.za

Founded by Kevin Kidson and Judy Brower, wine.co.za is turning 25 on the 28th August. Join us for a walk down memory lane.

Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Wednesday, 14 July, 2021

Khumbuzile Mosoma adds huge value to wine industry transformation unit

Khumbuzile Mosoma has been appointed as the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) representative board member for the SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit from July 2021.

SAWITU

Wednesday, 14 July, 2021

Franschhoek restaurant recovery initiative aims to help local restaurants

Following on the huge success of the Support Stellenbosch Restaurant Campaign initiative, which raised just over R1.7 million for restaurants in the Stellenbosch Winelands, the Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourism organization has jump started something similar.

Franschhoek Wine Valley

Wednesday, 7 July, 2021

Painted Wolf Wines Launches Range Expansion Dog Box Competition

Painted Wolf Wines has released a limited edition case of wine to celebrate ten years of supporting the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). The Range Expansion Dog Box will raise funds for the EWT’s African Wild Dog Range Expansion Project. Every purchase includes an entry into a prize draw to win one of a fantastic selection of African wild dog-themed prizes.

Painted Wolf Wines

Tuesday, 29 June, 2021

SA buyers dominate sales at CWG Charity Auction, raising nearly half a million rand in support of SA wine industry

The support of South African wine collectors came out tops in the first CWG Protégé Programme Auction this year, with bidding concluding at a generous total of R455 700.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Monday, 28 June, 2021

#VinoPeople: Denzel Swarts

When you see Simonsig Brand Ambassador, Denzel Swarts, out and about in the winelands, you're immediately aware of the love and respect he has earned from his peers. Denzel has been making waves in the industry for many years and most recently again with the launch of his own wine label.

wine.co.za

Wednesday, 23 June, 2021

The Indaba Foundation tackles the critical need for ECD in the wine industry

Andre Shearer has been in the wine industry for a very long time, having bravely started the US based wine business Cape Classics with his brother Gary in 1991 when SA wines were unknown in the US, and SA’s reputation was still languishing under the ravages of anti-apartheid sanctions. Yet the brothers prevailed and built up their company into the largest importer of SA wines into the US.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Friday, 18 June, 2021

Two-day hike in the Swartland in aid of StreetSmart SA

Put on your hiking boots and join Cape Camino on a two-day hike through the Swartland in aid of StreetSmart SA from Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 July.

StreetSmart SA

Monday, 14 June, 2021

Wine industry celebrates rural change agents appointed by Evergrow Foundation in partnership with Aware.org

The South African wine industry celebrates the achievements of 40 rural change agents appointed by the Evergrow Foundation in partnership with Aware.org.

Evergrow Foundation

Friday, 11 June, 2021

The Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project hosts farmer’s open day

On 8 June the Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project hosted a Farmer’s Open Day at their facility to strengthen community involvement.

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 10 June, 2021

Versus Socks adds Anna Foundation as an official charity partner - Setting the pace for social responsibility through sport

The Anna Foundation is proud to team up with a local business using sport to bring together people from all walks of life.

Anna Foundation

Friday, 4 June, 2021

Introducing Pardus - a new cub in the Leopard's Leap litter

Pardus is the Latin for panther or leopard and of course a fitting name for a new addition to the Leopard’s Leap collection of wines.

Leopard's Leap

Friday, 28 May, 2021

Mobile health service for remote rooibos tea farm workers launched

We are so excited and proud to announce the launch of our new partnership with Twinings, an international tea company based in the UK. The partnership forms part of ‘Sourced with Care’, Twinings’ responsible sourcing programme, which aims to improve the lives of communities from which they source and this is Twinings’ first project in South Africa.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 21 May, 2021

Rehabilitation of eroded watercourses at Vergelegen Wine Estate

Vergelegen Wine Estate, renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to environmental sustainability, has just completed an extensive programme to rehabilitate eroded watercourses.

Vergelegen

Friday, 30 April, 2021

The story of when you win but someone else gets the prize

When South African winemakers earn a coveted place in the annual Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge line-up, there is certainly satisfaction for the achievement and the acclaim it brings.

Chenin Blanc Association

Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

Fairtrade Africa: A guide to ethical Cape wineries

Fairtrade Africa is a sustainable development initiative that draws attention to the story behind the products on our shelves, and commits to sustaining the livelihoods of the frontline workers: the people behind the label.

What's On In Cape Town

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 22 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD: The age of the social entrepreneur enters the South African wine industry

South Africa’s Aware Ambassadors practice daily acts of kindness in their communities effecting change while also empowering themselves.

Malu Lambert

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 19 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD: Old vines, liquid history

Conserving old vines keeps alive the history and cultural landscape of South African wine.

Graham Howe

Thursday, 15 April, 2021

From the heart ...

“The heart is a pump,” cardiac surgeon Professor Chris Barnard famously said. In December it will be 54 years since he conducted the world’s first ever historic heart transplant at Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town.

Wines of South Africa, Fiona McDonald

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 14 April, 2021

#WINEFORGOOD - Essential Leadership Characteristics During Times of Change

The world and workplace have permanently changed with the Corona virus pandemic and uncertainty will remain with us for a long time, as threats of renewed waves of the COVID-19 virus and COVID-19-variants persists.

Santi Basson

Tuesday, 13 April, 2021

Seasoned hospitality professional takes the helm at StreetSmart SA

StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable children rebuild their lives, welcomes Zaid Adams, a seasoned professional with over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, as its new chairman.

Streetsmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 12 April, 2021

Distell, taxi industry and liquor traders join hands to tackle social challenges

The partnership will see the two largest black-owned industries in the country and the largest locally owned liquor company work together to enhance COVID-19 compliance, reduce road traffic accidents, combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), promote black entrepreneurship and drive the responsible consumption of alcohol.

National Liquor Traders

Monday, 12 April, 2021

Partnerships key to business’s success!

Despite the challenges facing the South African alcohol industry at the moment, there are good news stories. Bayede! Marketing, a level two BBBEE company based in Paarl, is one such example.

South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 9 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD - StreetSmart defies relentless challenges in support of vulnerable children

StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to changing street children’s lives by supporting intervention programmes through donations from hospitality venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng, has managed to forge ahead in spite of the nationwide lockdown freezing the bulk of its income during 2020.

StreetSmart SA

Thursday, 8 April, 2021

Elethu: A stellar achievement

To the average tourist, Bonnievale is a quaint village true to its name where picturesque farm cottages are surrounded by orchards and vineyards, bordered by beautiful mountains.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD: Transformation programmes advances black-owned wine businesses

The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit enables meaningful participation of black-owned wine businesses.

SAWITU

Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

Turning water into wine: A wine farm in the water-scarce Karoo is working towards conservation

Water is fundamental for the production of wine, but it is critical for the preservation of life.

Wines of South Africa, Tshepang Molisana

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 2 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD - Nuy Winery invests in the future with a first bursary

Louis Martin from Paarl was the first recipient of a Nuy Winery bursary in 2019. Martin, who had begun work as press assistant in 2017 and later as intern at Nuy Winery, has since completed his studies at Boland College in Worcester in farm management.

Nuy Winery

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

WINEFORGOOD: Wines you can buy to help make a difference

South African wineries are changing lives in the winelands and you can support their efforts by drinking these wines.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

Thursday, 25 March, 2021

Anna Foundation Rides to Support Absa Cape Epic 2021 and Farm Education

Fans of the Absa Cape Epic may be familiar with the sea of bright yellow t-shirts belonging to learners of the Anna Foundation, one of the event’s official charities.

Anna Foundation

Tuesday, 9 March, 2021

Building a Body of Evidence to combat GBV

South Africa has one of the highest rates of violence inflicted on women and girls in the world, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Crime statistics by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that in 2019/20, a total of 2 695 women were murdered in South Africa – that’s one woman every three hours.

Distell

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

Cape Winemakers Guild and Nedbank transformation projects take momentum post prohibition

The South African wine industry has suffered immense losses amidst a world pandemic and the government's drastic measures to curb the virus's spread.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Germany champions Imvini Wethu project to save our vines and protect our future

Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

Delheim gives graduates their first taste of the wine business

Renowned Stellenbosch winery Delheim is partnering to create a milestone for graduates – some from previously under resourced areas - creating their own wine product, start to finish.

Delheim Wine Estate

Friday, 15 January, 2021

The South African wine industry is an engine of transformation, don't switch it off

Alert Level 3 in South Africa has been indefinitely extended, which continues to prohibit the domestic sale of any alcoholic drink for on- and off-consumption. This means our wine region is effectively shuttered, with wide-ranging consequences not only for producers but also for the tourism and hospitality industries as a whole.

Wines of South Africa, Malu Lambert

Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

Kunye - wine that makes a difference

Kunye, meaning “together” in Xhosa, is a nonprofit wine brand that celebrates the diversity of the South African landscape. All profits generated from the Kunye wine sales will be put into a scholarship fund to help people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa to further their knowledge in any aspect of wine education.

Cassidy Dart

Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

#SaveSAWine creates a buzz with mural project

The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit participated in the #SaveSAWine campaign, run by Erica Taylor of Uncorkified.

SAWITU

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020

Over 1 million meals served by the Pebbles Kitchen in winelands

The Pebbles Kitchen, a division of the Pebbles Project, which works to improve the lives of children in the Western Cape farming communities, reached a milestone this week of one million meals served in eight months of lockdown by their emergency feeding scheme.

Pebbles Kitchen

Thursday, 8 October, 2020

Some thunder clouds have a silver lining

2020 has been a year of proverbial dark skies and thunderclouds rumbling on the horizon.

Thunderchild

Thursday, 1 October, 2020

Pebbles does it virtually

The challenges of 2020 and Covid will not keep Pebbles down...

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 3 September, 2020

The Bouchard Finlayson WSET Scholarship candidate is announced

Bouchard Finlayson is delighted to announce the first recipient of the Bouchard Finlayson WSET Scholarship.

Bouchard Finlayson

Wednesday, 2 September, 2020

Journey’s End Foundation launched

Journey’s End Vineyards has launched the Journey’s End Foundation, a community project to tackle extreme poverty in the Helderberg.

Journey’s End

Thursday, 27 August, 2020

South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit ploughs efforts into assisting those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ever mindful of the economic hardship occasioned by the drawn-out Covid-19 Pandemic, the South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit has provided a raft of support measures to the wine industry, in which it operates.

SAWITU

Wednesday, 26 August, 2020

How your IWC entry helps disadvantaged youths like Shannon

She’s one of 80 youngsters from townships in South Africa who have been "lifted out of poverty" through an IWC-sponsored WSET course. Shannon is now working on a wine estate in South Africa and has been given a bursary to help fund her WSET Level 4 Diploma. She thanks you all for “investing in me when I didn’t even believe in myself”.

Canopy, Chris Boiling

Friday, 14 August, 2020

Elgin Wine Producers Join Forces To Rescue Restaurants

An independent initiative spearheaded by Alex Dale of Radford Dale, The Restaurant Rescue Project (#RestaurantRescueProject) to preserve and save the restaurant industry of Cape Town, which has been crippled by the pandemic in recent months.

Elgin Ridge Wine Estate

Friday, 14 August, 2020

Perdeberg launches #SACalling fundraising campaign to make a difference to the needy

Perdeberg is pleased to announce it will donate R5 of its proceeds for every bottle of wine sold online during the local alcohol ban in South Africa, up to 30 September 2020, to buy food products for families in need.

Perdeberg Wines

Tuesday, 11 August, 2020

The Cape’s Restaurants Receive Life Line From Top Winery Producers

Launched on July 20th by wine producer Alex Dale and Chef Matt Manning, the Restaurant Rescue Project (RRP) has already saved five (5) Cape restaurants from permanent or at least temporary closure and hence securing the livelihoods of many employees.

Restaurant Rescue Project (RRP)

Friday, 3 July, 2020

Jordan Winter Clothing Collection: 6 July - 31 August

This is the 12th year that Jordan Wine Estate will be pro-active in assisting our local charities with the donation of your second-hand clothing.

Jordan Wine Estate

Friday, 19 June, 2020

Support our sommeliers - they’re still the best wine brand ambassadors

Very few sommeliers have been able to work since lockdown began on 26th of March 2020. More than anyone, the wineries understand how deeply damaging this period has been for them. Sommeliers will still be the best ambassadors for the industry, however, when restaurants, wine farms and wine bars resume full operations.

Sommeliers Academy

Friday, 12 June, 2020

Painted Wolf Wines donates R20,000 to conservation during lock down: June 2020

We received enormous support from the public during the phase 4 lock down period, with a significant number of orders being placed for delivery in June.

Painted Wolf WInes

Monday, 18 May, 2020

Boschendal partners with Pebbles Project to feed local Dwarsrivier community

Boschendal Wine Estate has partnered with a local non-profit organisation to help feed vulnerable communities within the Dwarsrivier Valley. The partnership between Boschendal and Pebbles Project commenced on 6 April, and involves Boschendal donating fresh produce to the Pebbles Kitchen, said Wilmien Wicomb, in-house counsel and community organiser at Boschendal.

Matie Media, Tyler Setzer

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 8 May, 2020

We Rise Together: All the good from #wineforgood 2020

Bragging about wine awards is a skill the wine industry has learned, although it probably took more convincing for some. Bragging about good deeds doesn't come quite so easy. But DOING good deeds does. wine.co.za is happy to do the bragging about all the good work being done in the winelands and dedicated April to our second #wineforgood campaign, sharing a positive wine story every day.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Cutting-edge upgrade to historic farm school boosts rural education in the winelands

A state-of-the-art school for farm community children has opened its doors on the outskirts of Worcester. The new Botha's Halte Primary School is the result of a private-public partnership that harnessed top level educational, commercial and design skills and experience, to make the much-needed rural facility a reality.

Bosjes

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Join Avondale & FABER and be part of this special initiative to support HEART NPO in Paarl

The FABER team have opened up their kitchen and their hearts to cook for the HEART Community in Paarl.

Avondale

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Pinotage Youth Development Academy - Launching Talent

PYDA was founded in 2012 as the Pinotage Youth Development Academy with the goal of developing talented youth with historically disadvantaged backgrounds for employment in the wine sector and related industries.

Pinotage Youth Development Academy

Monday, 27 April, 2020

Sustainable packaging

Among the requirements to qualify for an Integrity and Sustainability seal is that the wine has been produced in an earth-friendly manner.

Wines of South Africa, Angela Lloyd

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 27 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Freedom Day - we celebrate how far we've come

Today South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, commemorating the first democratic elections held in 1994. It's been 26 post-apartheid years. Change and transformation might not always seem to be happening fast enough, but in a country that has become almost indifferent to bad and negative news, we hope to rather inspire by all the positive changes that have taken place in the winelands.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 24 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Raising Thunderchildren

None of the children in Herberg Children's Home in Robertson originate from homes and communities where the sun proverbially always shines and where there is always lovely weather. The background of our children is characterised by dark and threatening clouds that sometimes creates the feeling of being pushed into the ground.

Thunderchild

Friday, 24 April, 2020

South Africa’s wine trade rallies support for the vulnerable

At a time when we are looking to help others not only in our own communities but around the country and the world, our minds turn to the situation in South Africa where the impact on the country’s on-going lockdown is having a dire impact on already vulnerable communities who are now running out of food and supplies and desperately need help.

The Buyer, Richard Siddle

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 23 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Oak Valley - growing together

People have always been at the very heart of our story. What we are doing on Oak Valley is not only for this generation, but also for the generations to come. This is us. Growing together.

Oak Valley

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 22 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Strandveld Vineyards’ little friends

At Strandveld, we believe that education is a key area which need to be addressed to build a brighter future for the people of South Africa.

Strandveld Vineyards

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Pebbles Project and local partners continue to change lives in Hemel-en-Aarde

In 2015, Carolyn Martin approached the Pebbles Project to develop an education facility for farming communities in Hemel-en-Aarde.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

Oldenburg Vineyards, cooler than Stellenbosch, and with a lot of heart: CL° & Aitsa!

The family behind boutique Banghoek wine farm, Oldenburg Vineyards, have a close connection to the area and community around the estate. Owner Adrian Vanderspuy spent much of his childhood in the valley, and he and his wife Vanessa are dedicated to making meaningful contributions to those in the local community who need it most.

Oldenburg Vineyards

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 20 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Barrels & Beards - one of the best parties of the year (with a conscience)

The tale of how an infuriating stubble became a ten-year tradition all started one night (after a few bottles of quality Bot River wine...) when our wonderfully eclectic, handsome bunch of very talented Bot River Winemakers challenged each other to grow the most luxuriant beard during harvest. This became known as The Great Bot River Beard-off.

Beaumont

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 17 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Spier wins Biodiversity Award at the Drinks Business Green Award for indigenous replanting programme

South African wine farm, Spier, won the Amorim Biodiversity Award at the Drinks Business Green Awards 2019 at a ceremony at The Ivy in London.

Spier

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 16 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: The new generation of wine ambassador

Wine education in South Africa is on the rise. Three hundred aspiring young adults across the country are embarking on a unique journey to become the next generation of wine ambassadors and sommeliers.

Sommeliers Academy, Roxan Waldeck

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 15 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Meridian Adventure Sail raises R2.1million for education focused charitable causes in the Western Cape

Meridian Adventure Sail was the top-performing auction lot generating R2.1million in its winning bids, at the 2020 Cape Wine Auction, held in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Meridian Adventures

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 14 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: High quality wine meets low environmental impact at Backsberg

Apart from being known for producing top quality wines with structure, finesse and a high level of drinkability, Backsberg is also well-known for our commitment to sustainable practices.

Backsberg

Tuesday, 14 April, 2020

Tanagra's good deed benefits McGregor community

As locals in this village and valley know, Tanagra Winery & Distillery has always been in the forefront when it comes to responding to any charitable project or need. So it was little surprise that Robert and Anette Rosenbach announced that they were producing hand sanitiser free of charge to our community.

Myrna Robins

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 13 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Using sport to create a brighter future

L’Avenir Wine Estate partnered with Sanzaar and Mitsubishi South Africa to raise funds and gear for sports development in Stellenbosch, through the Hands-on Sports Initiative at its Pebbles Project Afterschool Centre.

L'Avenir Wine Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 10 April, 2020

2020 Brings hope to Franschhoek’s local youth and the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre

There's dire need for trained and skilled professionals to provide the services that keep the tourism industry alive.

Franschhoek Wine Valley

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 9 April, 2020

The power of possibility at the HeadStart Trust | #wineforgood

We chat to Dr WP Van Zyl, who is heading up The Drift Estate’s Headstart Trust.

The Drift Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 9 April, 2020

How can you help the Pebbles Kitchen feeding scheme?

The Pebbles Projecr team is feeding families struggling during these trying times and they need your help.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Saving the world through drinking wine: 5 wines you can buy to make a difference

You can make a difference in South Africa by buying these wines.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 7 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Lives changed, R5 at a time

StreetSmart South Africa raises funds for street children projects through participating restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting centres. Launched in 2005, they have been changing the lives of children, R5 at a time, for fifteen years with many good news stories from beneficiaries to share.

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 7 April, 2020

Marianne supports Gift of the Givers

The COVID-19 lockdown has created huge despair amongst the most vulnerable in our society.

Marianne Wine Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 6 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: The Benefits of Motivation in the Workplace

As the economy continues to struggle, employees and cellar assistants in the wine industry are challenged to remain motivated. They are often looking for inspiration which will address their needs and the need for real solutions is now at an all-time high.

Santi Basson, Winetech

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 3 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: A dignified life at Iona Wine Farm

South African farmers are at the receiving end of a lot of criticism regarding working conditions, remuneration, and treatment of farm labourers.

Iona Wine Farm

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 2 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Pebbles completes the circle

When The Pebbles Project opened its doors 15 years ago, Jamie-Lee Plaatjies was in primary school. She attended the Pebbles After School Club based on the farm where she lives.

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 1 April, 2020

#WINEFORGOOD: Spier supports the launch of the wine industry's first black-owned, independent wine lab

Former Spier employee, Merecia Smith, has launched South Africa’s first black-owned wine analysis laboratory. With Spier’s support, Merecia launched her business, Wine Analytical Services (WASLab) in July 2019.

Spier

Wednesday, 19 February, 2020

The Cape Wine Auction 2020 raises more than R17 million and brings total raised to date to R105 million!

The Cape Wine Auction 2020 raised more than R17 million at a spectacular event held over the weekend at the Boschendal Wine Estate.

The Cape Wine Auction

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

StreetSmart flies sky high with Very High Tea on Table Mountain

Get on top of the world with StreetSmart with a sparkling High Tea on Table Mountain, the world’s most iconic landmark, on Thursday, 27 February.

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 11 February, 2020

One-of-a-kind winemaker experiences for Friday night auction ahead of Cape Wine Auction

In a departure from the traditional Friday Night Barrel Auction - the usual precursor to the main event, The Cape Wine Auction which is held the following day - this year will see the Friday evening take the form of 12 once-in-a-lifetime weekend winemaker/owner experiences with some of South Africa’s top wineries on offer to the highest bidder.

Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 7 February, 2020

StreetSmart celebrates 15 years of changing children’s lives R5 at a time

StreetSmartSA, an organisation dedicated to helping South Africa’s most vulnerable children, celebrates its 15th anniversary of changing children’s lives R5 at a time.

StreetSmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 6 February, 2020

A #wineforgood April: Raising the image of the South African wine industry

In the month of April, we share positive stories about the SA wine industry every day as part of our #wineforgood campaign.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 15 January, 2020

Boschendal to host 2020 Cape Wine Auction

South Africa’s second oldest wine farm, Boschendal, will play host to the 2020 Cape Wine Auction, regarded as the most significant wine charity auction ever conceived in this country, uniting the industry around a single goal of raising money for education.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 12 December, 2019

Karoo Calling: Fundraiser to raise funds in support of communities of the drought ravaged region

To help support communities that are continuing to experience some of the worst and prolonged drought conditions on record, a group effort between members of both the wine and rugby industry have joined hands to launch the Karoo Calling fundraiser.

Perdeberg Group

Friday, 6 December, 2019

Miracles through music

In the quiet little village of Napier in the Overberg Valley of the Southern Cape, some young people are making a big and joyful noise.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Tuesday, 26 November, 2019

Climate crisis: our pledge, your invitation

Please join us in the fight for climate health. Take the step with us and plant a spekboom.

Boplaas

Wednesday, 20 November, 2019

Kayamandi student lands rare opportunity to fast-track her career in wine

Aphelele Mvamva from Kayamandi in Stellenbosch, has been chosen as the first Drostdy Hof Graduate in a novel skills accelerator programme that will see her spending 2020 learning from some of the best minds in South Africa’s wine industry.

Drostdy Hof

Wednesday, 20 November, 2019

Pebbles Project cheers to a year of celebration and social innovation

Celebrating 15 years for any organisation in the non-profit sector in South Africa is no easy feat as recent Department of Social Development statistics put the number of NPOs in the country at 201,644 (Feb 2019).

Charmaine Gola

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 12 November, 2019

Want to be inspired by our talented South African youth?

Attend the 2019 PYDA Wine Tourism Graduation on Friday 15 November and get filled with pride.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

Wednesday, 23 October, 2019

Building bicycles to change lives in Soweto

Nederburg Wines and Qhubeka Charity recently held a bicycle-building event at Eyethu Lifestyle Centre in Soweto, to spread a message of hope and highlight their ongoing commitment to help change lives in South Africa.

Nederburg Wines

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 22 October, 2019

Stellenbosch is first Southern Hemisphere wine region to sign the Porto Protocol to combat climate change

Reaffirming the importance of sustainable environmental practices, Stellenbosch Wine Routes today signed the Porto Protocol, committing the leading wine route in South Africa to an accelerated contribution towards climate change mitigation.

Visit Stellenbosch

Wednesday, 2 October, 2019

Night of Wonders at Hazendal

Hazendal Wine Estate is celebrating 320 years since its establishment and 25 years of the Voloshin family ownership with the launch of an initiative to introduce the concept of education through play to children in disadvantaged communities.

Hazendal

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

Nederburg and Qhubeka giving us hope in difficult times

Exploring Khayelitsha by bike was a heartwarming experience.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019

Linton Park & Hugo Rust support Rhino Conservation with R 180 079 in 2019

Linton Park Wine Estate near Wellington in co-operation with local Hugo Rust Primary School with their own fundraising initiatives - this year increased their joint annual donation for rhino conservation from a modest beginning of R55 000 in 2016 to the substantial amount of R180 000.

Linton Park Wines

Wednesday, 11 September, 2019

Vriesenhof Vineyards raises a glass in the fight against rhino poaching

Vriesenhof Vineyards has joined forces with The Black Rhino Reserve Wildlife Trust to raise funds to fight rhino poaching and aid conservation efforts in and around the Pilanesberg National Park, which is under constant threat by poachers.

Vriesenhof Vineyards

Wednesday, 11 September, 2019

Taking a leap and blazing a trail to make a difference

The decade-old story of Bosman Adama is well-known.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Monday, 9 September, 2019

SA's first black-owned winery wins Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Carmen Stevens is petite-sized. But this wine-making barrel-wielding dynamo does not let obstacles stop her. This past week she walked away with Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year.

IOL, Business Report

Monday, 26 August, 2019

Leopard's Leap announces #Words4Wine for 2019

Leopard's Leap Wines is delighted to announce the 2019 edition of its #Words4Wine campaign as part of its sponsorship of the annual Cape Town-based Open Book Festival.

Leopard's Leap

Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

15 is the new...crystal!

On the back of a very successful masquerade ball held in October last year, we knew we had to come up with an event that's even more amazing this year.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 23 July, 2019

Vinpro trains record number of vineyard workers

The wine industry organisation Vinpro helped more than a thousand people to sharpen their viticultural skills, and will continue to do so in the next few months.

wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 18 July, 2019

The Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award and The Living Tapestry Project - An art and history project in Hermanus

The Tollman family sponsor the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Competition every year as part of the Hermanus Fynarts Festival.

Bouchard Finlayson

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

Melanie Burke - Interview with wine.co.za - Camino de Santiago

We caught up with Melanie Burke, Chairman of StreetsmartSA, who recently completed the 120km pilgrimage on the Camino Francés to raise awareness and R50 000 for homeless children in South Africa. This is what she had to say on the spectacular experience...

wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)

Wednesday, 26 June, 2019

In Loving Memory of Jolandi - Die Herberg Robertson

Jolandi Le Roux (de Villiers) tragically passed away 2 Dec 2018 on her 31st Birthday at Chapmans Peak View Point, falling to her death whilst jumping in the air for a photo to celebrate her 31st birthday.

Thunderchild

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019

Nomonde Kubheka shortlisted for ‘Future 50’ award

PYDA facilitator Nomonde Kubheka was shortlisted for the prestigious Future 50 award from more than 600 international nominations.

PYDA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 4 June, 2019

Pilgrim with a purpose making a difference one step at a time

Melanie Burke, the Chairman of StreetSmart SA, is undertaking a 120 km pilgrimage on the Camino Francés in Northern Spain this month, in an effort to raise awareness and R50 000 for the upliftment of homeless children in South Africa.

StreetSmart SA

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

The new generation of wine ambassador

Sommeliers Academy, Roxan Waldeck

Friday, 10 May, 2019

Franschhoek Academy is bringing hope to our communities

As many people know, living or spending time in the Cape Winelands comes with many wonderful perks that are available to us on our doorsteps, like sipping on some of South Africa’s finest wines and dining at award winning restaurants,all while gazing over the most eye-catching views of the mountains, vineyards and the beautiful sunsets that surround us.

Cape Wine Academy

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 3 May, 2019

What good is #wineforgood? A wrap of good news stories for April 2019

'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world' - a well-known quote by Nelson Mandela is exactly right and education is of course a big focus of the #wineforgood campaign in the South African Winelands

Judy Brower

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

SA Wine Industry Invests in its People #wineforgood

Training and development have long been a priority of the South African wine industry, because of its ability to improve labour efficiencies, transform lives and boost industry competitiveness.

Vinpro, Glenneis Kriel

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

#wineforgood: True friendships - Mzokona Mvemve & Bruwer Raats and Black Elephant Vintners

Craft beer and spirit makers in South Africa are winning hearts and minds and ‘share of throat’ with authenticity and realism. More than one wine label is too, as Fiona McDonald writes.

Fiona McDonald

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

New CWA Trust chairperson Raymond Ndlovu on the state of the SA wine industry and the way forward for the CWA Auction

The Cape Wine Auction this year raised more than R15 million and its Trust has now amassed nearly R88 million since the first auction was held in 2014. It is regarded as one of the most significant international wine charity auctions ever conceived in South Africa, uniting the industry around a single goal of raising money for education in the Cape winelands.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 29 April, 2019

#wineforgood: South African wine industry Invests in black-owned wine businesses

The SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit has invested R1,5 million sending thirteen black-owned wine enterprises to ProWein.

Wines of South Africa, Glenneis Kriel

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 26 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Distell backs the arts

"I believe that creativity will be the currency of the 21st century." - Gerald Gordon, economist and author. The creative and performing arts are often overlooked, deemed as a hobby with little support to young and upcoming individuals with a passion to make a career out of it. Distell is supporting this important category with sponsorships celebrating rising storytellers and theatre stars.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 25 April, 2019

#wineforgood: StreetSmart, normalising the lives of vulnerable children, R5 at a time

What can you do with R5? Not much. It can't buy you a bread, a litre of petrol or even a cup of coffee. But R5 can change the life of a vulnerable child. Through donations of R5 at a time R1,695 million was raised in 2018 to support vulnerable children within the community where the donations were collected.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 24 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Thokozani, a story of sustainable economic empowerment

All too often, young BBBEE wine companies are left to sink or swim and as a result can quickly become isolated, with little capital or experience. Despite the view (however incorrect it is) that nothing is being done or achieved, an increasing number of wine farms are in fact engaging in transformation – and some very successfully so.

Thokozani

Wednesday, 24 April, 2019

An Investment in the Future #wineforgood

At Waterford Estate, we believe in nurturing and developing the children who grow up on the farm – a task that’s made possible with the help of social worker Nina Kleynhans.

Waterford Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 23 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Kickstarting a quality education at the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pre-School

In 1996 Anthony Hamilton Russell built a daycare for the farm employees' children. This building has since become a safe haven for 47 children from the nearby communities, providing them with a solid foundation to their education.

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pre-School

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 22 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Stellar Winery empowering a workforce

Since its founding in 1998, Stellar has won acclaim for its organic, fair trade, and vegan-friendly wine. Our wine has made footprints all over the globe, from Canada to Madagascar to Japan, but our heart remains back at home.

Stellar Winery

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 19 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Great things are done by a series of small things brought together

While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary. Many wine farms are making changes in their communities with small annual events organised to raise funds to support the causes they believe in.

wine.co.za

Friday, 19 April, 2019

All about the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge

“When you get into a hotel room, you lock the door, and you know there is a secrecy, there is a luxury, there is fantasy. There is comfort. There is reassurance.” These words by Belgian fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg, who rose to fame and became Princess Diane of Fürstenberg when she married Prince Egon von Fürstenberg, are often used to describe the unique allure of hotels.

Showcook

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 18 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Saving African Wild Dogs, one bottle of wine at a time

The Painted Wolf Wine Company was founded in mid 2007 by Jeremy and Emma Borg. Jeremy, who was the driving force behind the creation of Fairview's Goats Do Roam, has broad experience with wine companies and brands in the USA, UK and South Africa.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 17 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Sips for Sight - The Blind Tasting wine in support of Innovation for the Blind

Imagine having a glass of wine with no idea what wine it is because you’re visually impaired? A whole new meaning to a blind wine tasting. Innovation for the Blind’s 'The Blind Tasting' wine encourages wine lovers to close their eyes and open their minds to experience it as the blind would.

Innovation for the Blind

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 16 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Spier, Woolworths and Sustainability Institute launch community learning farm

The Living Soils Community Learning Farm aims to teach youth about growing nutrient-rich food to improve community food security.

Spier

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 15 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Stellenbosch Change in Action - Renowned Chefs unite for Social Development

Driven by a mandate to affect real change, Stellenbosch Wine Routes introduced Tasting Stellenbosch, which will be upskilling the community by providing hospitality training. This member organisation is chaired by well-known Stellenbosch chefs, Chef George Jardine and Deputy Chairman Chef Bertus Basson.

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 12 April, 2019

#wineforgood: PIWOSA Women In Wine Initiative

In October 2012, Kathy Jordan from Jordan Wine Estate launched the empowering Women in Wine Initiative.

PIWOSA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 11 April, 2019

#wineforgood: The Thunderchild Project - a community pulling together in aid of humanity

It has always been said that one can judge a community by how it pulls together at times of peril. History tells, over and over again, how during natural disasters, threats of war, times of sickness or disease, communities and even nations have either pulled together and helped their fellow man, or turned against one another, and fended only for themselves.

Thunderchild

Thursday, 11 April, 2019

Recognizing hidden talents: Sanna Hendricks from De Waal Wines and Salomé Maasdorp from Kaapzicht #wineforgood

Sanna Hendricks, who has been with De Waal Wines for more than 10 years, is always looking for ways to improve the look of the tasting room.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 10 April, 2019

#wineforgood: A little mentorship goes a long way - Siwela Masoga and Denzel Swarts

Find out more about two changemakers in the South African wine industry, Siwela Masoga and Denzel Swartz.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 9 April, 2019

#wineforgood: The Cape Wine Auction Trustees, wineland superheroes

What do real life superheroes do? Make wine, of course. The South African wine industry has a shadowed past, but great efforts are being made to right the wrongs and uplift the lives of the individuals working in our winelands. One of the biggest success stories has been the Cape Wine Auction, which has to date raised a massive R90 million, transforming education in the winelands.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 8 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Nederburg helps 70 household vegetable gardeners get to market with Qhubeka bicycles

Qhubeka distributes bicycles to underprivileged people in the Cape Winelands to aid them in their vegetable garden projects.

Nederburg

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 5 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Making a difference at the Headstart Trust

The Headstart Trust, a rural relief effort by Bruce Jack, has been working in marginalised communities of the Cape for over 10 years.

The Drift Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 4 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Positive Contribution to Transfer of Knowledge

South African cellars are increasingly motivated and encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge of cellar assistants. Although this might appear not to be problematic, transfer of knowledge and the development of skills are far more challenging than many in the industry believe.

Santi Basson

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 3 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Bottled Education at Du Toitskloof Wines

Wifi in every classroom? Yes. Data projector in every classroom? Yes. Massive computer lab with internet access and educational software? Yes. Free, nutritious meals every day? Yes. On-site medical facility? Yes. Library? Yes. Two of them. Low teacher-pupil ratio? Yes. Stunning mountain views in between the rural vineyards? Yes. Keen to send your child? No, you cannot really.

Izak de Vries

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 2 April, 2019

#wineforgood: Pebbles Project changing lives

Sophia Warner dropped a pebble into the South African Winelands in 2004, and the ripples are reaching right across the Western Cape.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 1 April, 2019

#wineforgood Compagniesdrift - Empowering women and the next generation in Stellenbosch

As a black empowerment business funded by the Myburgh Family Trust of Meerlust Estate, beneficiary Compagniesdrift Bottling and Storage Facility outside Stellenbosch is a full-circle empowerment story. Changing social dynamics and empowering the next generation is part of their game.

wine.co.za

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

Celebrating Human Rights Day: The story of the 'miracle school'

Disrupting a vicious cycle, Bonnievale builds a "miracle school'.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Thursday, 14 March, 2019

Balance launches exciting new online game in support of elephant conservation

Balance Wines has released an exciting new online game that has perfected the fine balancing act of having loads of fun while caring for the environment.

Balance Wines

Tuesday, 12 March, 2019

Something's cooking in the Pebbles Project kitchen - #wineforgood

The new Pebbles kitchen has the capacity to cook up to 5000 meals per day!

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 8 March, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Robertson Day Tripping

We've kicked up a gear and been on the road a lot, visiting the Robertson Wine Valley, Darling and getting out on the wine circuit with the Old Road launch in Franschhoek, the launch of a custom crush facility by Jackson Family Wines and experiencing the great match of Shiraz and venison with Bertus Basson and Edmund Terblanche. Keep up with our time in the winelands through our photos.

wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Sunday, 3 March, 2019

#wineforgood: The 2019 Cape Wine Auction raises nearly R15-million as Raymond Ndlovu is appointed new Trust chairperson

The 2019 Cape Wine Auction has raised R14 625 million and has now amassed nearly R88 million since the first auction was held in 2014.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Saturday, 2 March, 2019

Why is April #wineforgood month?

This year we celebrate 25 years of democracy in South Africa and wine.co.za would like to recognise the significant changes and all the good work that is being done in the Cape winelands

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Quick fire questions for Dan Nicholl ahead of his role as auctioneer at this year's Cape Wine Auction

Ahead of his role as auctioneer at this year's Cape Wine Auction, due to take place at Buitenverwachting on Saturday, March 2, we asked the multi-talented and multi-hyphenate Dan Nicholl some quick-fire questions. Herewith his equally quick-fire answers ...

Cape Wine Auction

Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

Stellenbosch School Benefits from Cape Wine Auction

Thanks to the monies raised at the annual Cape Wine Auction (CWA), 156 learners attending SPARK Lynedoch near Stellenbosch do so on full or partial bursaries.

Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 21 February, 2019

Once in a lifetime lots at the American Express Cape Wine Barrel Auction

...including a last vintage from Alheit Vineyards; DeToren's highly acclaimed Fusion series; the Finlayson's Crystallum Collection and Creation's Art of Creation Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

Cape Wine Auction

Wednesday, 13 February, 2019

This Sporting Lot! ... a sports fan's wildest dreams at The Cape Wine Auction

Some of the lots at this year's Cape Wine Auction on Saturday, March 2 – sponsored by Nedbank Private Wealth - will offer bidders the opportunity to be a VIP guest at some incredible, once-in-a-lifetime sporting events being held locally and abroad including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Tour de France.

Cape Wine Auction

Monday, 11 February, 2019

Thunderchild - Drinking wine for a good cause

It is a new year with new resolutions, and we wouldn't be the only ones to say that our goal for 2019 is to do more good - be better, help others, be more selfless.

Thunderchild

Friday, 8 February, 2019

Visit Benguela Cove for a cause this Saturday

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about dancing in the rain. This is the motto that the 13 gold medalist Riel dancers from Wupperthal live by.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Thursday, 13 December, 2018

Festive Cheer for a local Creche

Neil Ellis Wines recently donated essential items and Christmas presents to the Nora Tyers Creche in Cloetesville. The team reached out to a local creche, inquired regarding essential items and spent the morning handing out gifts and donated items to the staff and children.

Neil Ellis Wines

Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

Vivat Bacchus’ own-wine labels help South African charities

Kaapzicht, Rustenberg and Meinert are all great South African wineries but what do these wineries have in common?

The South African, Caryn Edwards

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 6 December, 2018

2018: A year in reflection at wine.co.za

It is really important for us to take time to reflect and be grateful for the life we have

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Tuesday, 4 December, 2018

American Express Barrel Auction 2019 Set to take place at Norval Foundation

The annual American Express Barrel Auction is an opportunity for serious oenophiles to taste, bid and potentially own exclusive yet-to-be-released vintages, as well as rare and sought-after lots and one-of-a-kind wines from the cellars of some of South Africa’s top winemakers.

Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 29 November, 2018

Drostdy Hof wants to turbo-charge one young woman's wine career

Drostdy Hof is looking to jump-start the wine career of a promising young woman. The popular wine brand is collaborating with Stellenbosch-based Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA), an independent organisation that prepares disadvantaged young matriculants for jobs in the wine, tourism and allied sectors.

Drostdy Hof

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 26 November, 2018

Ntsiki Biyela and the grandmother behind Aslina Wines

The inspirational story of Ntsiki Biyela, owner of Aslina Wines and the first black female winemaker in South Africa.

Dave March CWM

Friday, 23 November, 2018

StreetSmart hands over R1 million in aid of Cape Town’s vulnerable children

StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route, Gauteng and KZN, has handed over R1,05 million to their Cape Town beneficiaries for 2019.

StreetSmart SA

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Get ready for the next PYDA graduates

Need some inspiration? Then join us at the The Pinotage Youth Development Academy graduation ceremony on Friday 16 November.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

Friday, 9 November, 2018

Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project: #wineforgood

It was in 2015 that Creation owner Carolyn Martin was challenged by Michael Lutzeyer from Grootbos Nature Reserve to start a community development initiative that would have a similar impact on the local community as the Grootbos Foundation has on the Gansbaai community.

Creation Wines

Wednesday, 7 November, 2018

Iain Banner appointed to Cape Wine Auction Trust Board

Iain Banner has been appointed to the board of the Cape Wine Auction Trust and joins the trust's five other members – Wendy Appelbaum, Paul Cluver, Ken Kinsey-Quick, Raymond Ndlovu and Mike Ratcliffe.

Cape Wine Auction Trust

FEATURED ARTICLE

Saturday, 3 November, 2018

Great auction items to support Allan Mullins

A group of Allan’s friends and family have put together an auction of Special Vintage Wines, Unique Experiences, Art and Accommodation to boost his Medical Fund.

Judith Bishop

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 2 November, 2018

Sponsor a child's health in the Winelands

Access to quality health care services remains a major issue in South Africa, especially for rural children living in farming communities of the Western Cape.

Pebbles Project

Friday, 2 November, 2018

Nederburg Helps 70 Household Vegetable Gardeners Get To Market With Qhubeka Bicycles

Katy Rhode (74) of Groenheuwel in Paarl East is thrilled to be feeding her friends and family freshly picked vegetables, thanks to the Impilo Household Vegetable Garden Establishment and Grey Water Harvesting Project of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Great Commission Networks (GCN) NPC.

Nederburg

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 29 October, 2018

Massive leap in readership of wine.co.za during September

Cape Wine 2018 drew thousands of delegates from all over the world - and not only were they physically here and attending the best showcase of South African Wine ever witnessed, but wine.co.za saw the biggest spike in readership in recent history!

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Friday, 19 October, 2018

SA Wine Industry Supports Hortfin to Speed up Transformation

The South African wine industry is proud to be part of Hortfin, the first ever blended finance scheme for the fruit and wine industries, aimed at fast-tracking the uptake of new entrants and supporting expansion of existing black-owned enterprises.

Vinpro

Thursday, 27 September, 2018

The Vinpro Foundation turns 5

The Vinpro Foundation turns 5 this year, and we thought what better way to celebrate than with our age mates! So the idea of supporting the Diemerskraal crèche and aftercare library was born.

Vinpro Foundation, Melissa Bailey

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 20 September, 2018

R1.2m raised for charity at the 44th Nederburg Auction

A time for bidders to bid with their hearts and not their heads, the Charity Auction is a highlight of the Nederburg Auction weekend. Donors and bidders gave generously as always and a new Charity Auction high of R1.2m was raised for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Nederburg Auction

Friday, 7 September, 2018

14 334kg of clothes donated in Jordan Winter Charity Drive!

This year the response from the local community has been incredible. We have donated almost 14,500kg of clothes to over thirty charities in and around the Western Cape including the Pebbles Project, PATCH, Helderberg Animal Rescue team and RAD to name a few.

Jordan Wine Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 5 September, 2018

#changinglives, one pebble at a time

Attending AGMs is usually not on anyone's bucket list, but the annual gathering to get feedback on The Pebbles Project is really one of the highlights of the year for me.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 30 August, 2018

Nederburg Charity Auction proceeds to benefit disadvantaged communities in the Cape Winelands

The annual Charity Auction, a highlight of the Nederburg Auction weekend, is a time for guests to bid with their hearts and not their heads; a time to go crazy and have fun while doing so.

Nederburg Auction

Thursday, 23 August, 2018

Leopard's Leap announces #Words4Wine for 2018

Leopard's Leap Wines is delighted to announce the 2018 edition of its #Words4Wine campaign as part of its sponsorship of the annual Cape Town-based Open Book Festival

Leopards Leap

Wednesday, 8 August, 2018

Indaba Institute Celebrates First Graduates: a boost for Early Childhood Education in the Cape Winelands

The Indaba Institute in Stellenbosch hosted its first graduation ceremony on Friday 3 August 2018 for 22 students, including five recipients of Indaba Foundation bursaries aimed at transforming educational opportunities in the Early Childhood sector in the Cape Winelands.

Doug Carew

Tuesday, 7 August, 2018

Come on Thunder Child, Come on Thunder Child

This is not just a quote from the movie ‘The War of the Worlds’. It is also the name of a wine made in support of a children’s home.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 3 August, 2018

Pebbles Project Sponsor a School Pack campaign 2019

For many parents the cost of sending their children to school is an enormous financial burden and some children do not attend school because they do not have either the stationery or uniform that they require. Each year we aim to provide a school pack for every child starting primary school, every child entering high school and as an incentive for all final year learners.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 31 July, 2018

Backsberg Estate Cellars: Ride for a Reason

The much-anticipated Backsberg DisChem Rotary MTB at Backsberg estate in Paarl will be heading your way on 19 August 2018.

Backsberg

Monday, 23 July, 2018

Fleet Coffee teams up with KWV and Boosts Local Skill Development

Commemorating Nelson Mandela’s birth, the month of July marks Madiba’s legacy and reminds South Africans to continue supporting community development and offer help to individuals in need.

KWV

Monday, 16 July, 2018

Lubanzi Wines

Two young Americans fell in love with South Africa and its wine and decided to make it their business to uplift those in need.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Thursday, 12 July, 2018

Support Innovation for the Blind this winter

Most of us would agree with Ernest Hemingway when he said: “Wine is one of the most civilised things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.”

Innovation for the Blind

Thursday, 21 June, 2018

Stand out from the crowd and sell more wine

We are delighted to launch our 2018 hospitality program.

Wine Training SA

Monday, 11 June, 2018

Merwida opens community centre

Many years of saving, planning and hard work has resulted in an impressive new community centre for the Merwida wine farm in Rawsonville.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Friday, 8 June, 2018

Vote for Pebbles in the #Vote4Charity competition

Please take a minute to vote for Pebbles in the #Vote4Charity competition if you haven’t already.

Pebbles Project

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 4 June, 2018

Education, as ever, is key to promoting and selling wine

The Sommelier Association of South Africa (SASA) is slowly but surely making inroads in the education and hospitality sector

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Monday, 21 May, 2018

10 YEARS OF #CHANGINGLIVES TOGETHER

Pebbles Project celebrates 10 years on Villiera wine farm property

Charmaine Gola

Friday, 11 May, 2018

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés bring wine creativity to life

Excitement is running high amongst the second year Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés as their dreams of making their very first wines becomes a reality with their creations safely in barrel after the 2018 harvest.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Tuesday, 8 May, 2018

Disrupting a vicious cycle: Bonnievale builds a ‘miracle’ school

In a joint venture with the Education Department, the Jonker family of Weltevrede opened a school for the children of Bonnievale.

Wines of South Africa, Julia Moore

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018

Bot River Barrels & Beards tackles bull by horns for charity

Demand soared to a R175 000 at 2018 ‘Best of Bot’ charity auction

Bot River Wine Route

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018

Van Loveren joins the fight against poaching with its latest release Rhino Run wines

Van Loveren Family Vineyards has continued its contribution to nature conservation in South Africa with the release of the latest vintage Rhino Run wines. The range of superb quality wines celebrates this magnificent animal of the African plains and the efforts being made to save it.

Van Loveren

Thursday, 5 April, 2018

StreetSmart SA Expands to Help Even More Children

Making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children R5 at a time just got easier with the expansion of the StreetSmart initiative into accommodation and wine tasting establishments.

Reinette Retief

Friday, 23 March, 2018

Top Franschhoek chefs team up for StreetSmart fundraiser

Three top Franschhoek chefs are putting on their super hero aprons in aid of the region’s most vulnerable children at a fabulous StreetSmart luncheon on Monday, 7 May 2018.

StreetSmart SA

Wednesday, 21 March, 2018

Is the hospitality sector the silver bullet for jobs?

300 young people across the country, from Upington to Robertson, Durban to Kayamandi and beyond, are undergoing extensive sommelier education and training and are sure to make a difference wherever they are.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Tuesday, 20 March, 2018

UCT and industry commit to widening access to business of wine

The UCT Graduate School of Business, VinPro Foundation and Graham Beck are offering a record 15 bursaries to enable previously disadvantaged South Africans to enrol on the popular Business of Wine short course - the only programme of its kind in South Africa to tackle the business aspects of wine.

Michelle Ford

Thursday, 8 March, 2018

Child's Play: Waterford Estate Crèche

The newly established Waterford Estate Crèche offers wonderful learning opportunities for children who grow up on the farm.

Waterford Estate

Wednesday, 7 March, 2018

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés uncork their potential

Amorim Cork has renewed its support for the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme for the third consecutive year bringing to R320 000 the total contribution it has made to this skills development initiative in the wine industry.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Wednesday, 7 March, 2018

Wine Industry Grows Transformation

The South African wine industry views transformation and the development of people as key imperatives to ensure a strong, sustainable future, and has put measurements in place to verify the fruits of this vision.

VinPro

Friday, 16 February, 2018

Cape Wine Auction’s “The Gift of Giving’ Lot Raises R2.9 million

“The Gift of Giving”, the final lot at last weekend’s 2018 Cape Wine Auction, held at the Rustenberg wine estate in Stellenbosch, raised an incredible R2.9 million.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 14 February, 2018

A decade of vinous generosity and a centenary of caring

One hundred years on we look back at 1918 with compassion. Europe, Britain and Commonwealth countries were still reeling from the aftermath of World War One as the Great Flu pandemic swept across the globe, arriving in South Africa in September, and claiming some 140 000 lives over the next two years.

Myrna Robins

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 12 February, 2018

The Cape Wine Auction 2018 raises R17.5 million for education

The 2018 Cape Wine Auction, held at Rustenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has raised R17.5 million for education in the Cape winelands and has amassed nearly R73 million in its five years of existence.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 8 February, 2018

Positive influence on quality of work in cellars

It is increasingly clear that there is a serious need for the transfer of practical, general knowledge to cellar assistants. The Winetech study groups aim to transfer knowledge in a holistic manner and to increase productivity amongst cellar assistants.

Santi Basson

Friday, 2 February, 2018

Unsung wine workers honoured with prestigious 1659 medal of honour

The unsung contributors to the wine industry were honoured with the iconic 1659 medal of honour tonight at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event at the historic Groot Constantia Estate.

Agri-Expo

Wednesday, 24 January, 2018

Cape Wine Auction offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend BFI London Film Festival and tickets to US Open Tennis courtesy of American Express®

The Cape Wine Auction is Africa’s most significant international wine charity auction and has broken records every year since its debut five years ago raising close to R55 million in the process.

Cape Wine Auction

Monday, 22 January, 2018

Giving Back to the Environment

Fairview is a third generation family owned farm and so naturally, there is a strong relationship between those who own and work the vineyards, and the very land that provides us with our raw materials.

Fairview

Tuesday, 16 January, 2018

The Friday Night American Express Barrel Auction ...precursor to The Cape Wine Auction

Serious wine aficionados are preparing their palates and sharpening their bidding skills for the fourth annual Friday Night American Express Barrel Auction, which is set to kick off at 5.30pm on February 9 at the Tokara Delicatessen on the Tokara Wine and Olive Estate.

Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 11 January, 2018

Hard work at Simonsig’s De Hoop Dagsorg centre pays off

Well done to the staff at our De Hoop Dagsorg centre for being awarded the Nadia Kamies Trophy for Best Planning and Consistent Application of an ECD (Early Childhood Development) Programme at the recent Masikhule End of Year function.

Simonsig Wine Estate

Wednesday, 10 January, 2018

Two Ultimate Sporting Lots at The Cape Wine Auction 2018

Despite it's name, it's not only rare and highly sought after wines that are up for offer at the 2018 Cape Wine Auction event, but exclusive invitations to some of the best sporting events for those fans with big cheque books and even bigger hearts.

Cape Wine Auction

Tuesday, 9 January, 2018

Pebbles Project Two Oceans Marathon 2018 Charity Entries

Pebbles Project has been selected as a one of the beneficiaries for the world’s most beautiful marathon, the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (OMTOM) 2018.

Charmaine Gola

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 5 December, 2017

Continuous growth for the 2017 Winetech study groups

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution through the transfer of knowledge to cellar workers in the South African wine industry. During 2017 more than 400 cellar workers were reached in the study groups in the different participating regions.

Santi Basson

Tuesday, 5 December, 2017

The Cape Wine Auction 2018 ... the latest on the lots for next year's auction

The Cape Wine Auction is regarded as one of the most significant international wine charity auctions ever conceived in South Africa, uniting the industry around a single goal of raising money for education.

The Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 24 November, 2017

Mike Ratcliffe - the Man Behind the Cape Wine Auction

Mike Ratcliffe - MD of the Warwick and Vilafonté Wine Estates and is one of the most innovative producers of wine in South Africa.

Cape Wine Auction

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 22 November, 2017

Can you do the 'à la volée'?

I learnt this new term last week at Graham Beck, as I joined the #CircleofExcellence group for their MCC workshop with Mr Bubbles himself.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Wednesday, 22 November, 2017

Villiera scoops The Drinks Business Green Company of the Year Award 2017

Villiera was honoured to receive the coveted Green Company of the Year at The Drinks Business Green Awards ceremony held at The Ivy, London on Monday, 20 November.

Villiera Wines

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 27 October, 2017

Transformation is happening in the winelands

Education, Training, Upliftment, Empowerment - all words we bandy about, and it was such a pleasure to see it really working at the latest SKOP graduation, which was also a wonderful celebration of 30 years of making a difference in the winelands. #wineforgood

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Friday, 22 September, 2017

Stand a chance to win while doing good!

SMS 'PEBBLES' TO 42646 to stand a chance to WIN!

Pebbles Project

Thursday, 7 September, 2017

Sophia Warner - Pebbles Founder & Director #PebblesWomen #WomensMonth

A Q & A with Sophia Warner - founder and director of Pebbles.

Pebbles Project

Tuesday, 5 September, 2017

Cape Wine Auction Trust’s Beneficiary Workshop

The Cape Wine Auction Trust has held its yearly beneficiary workshop at Boschendal Estate in the Western Cape.

The Cape Wine Auction Trust

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Education is an important focus

“We always think nothing big ever happens in Bonnievale,” begins a letter that arrived in the Bonnievale Wines post box last week. Written by a learner, it followed an educational excursion that Bonnievale Wines helped realise.

Bonnievale Wines

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Employee development is key

Rowan and Caryl Beattie, owners of Esona Boutique Wine, are fanatical about developing people.

Rowan Beattie

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Wine with roots in the community

The wine industry is a significant contributor to the South African economy and has been the livelihood of thousands of families for centuries. Go deeper and you’ll also discover that the roots of wineries in their communities go even deeper, especially in Bonnievale.

Bonnievale Wines

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Elethu black-owned farm pays dividends

The successful 100% black-owned grape farming initiative that benefits Bonnievale Wines workers, is approaching a significant milestone.

Bonnievale Wines

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Bonnievale Wines and the Universals Rugby Team

Bonnievale Wines are proud sponsors of the local Universals Rugby team.

Bonnievale Wines

Friday, 1 September, 2017

The Jakes Gerwel Entrepreneurial School

Most learners from Bonnievale come from under-resourced backgrounds, fatherless homes and broken family structures. Secure character is what made Prof Jakes Gerwel a world changer behind the scenes and apt role model. In this school, the first priority is to invest in the character of the learners.

Philip Jonker

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Bon Courage Child Care Initiative

Bon Courage started a childcare initiative to set the mind of parents working on the estate at ease while they work.

Anneline Smuts

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Rooiberg Winery gives back with their Game Reserve Range

Rooiberg Winery donates a contribution to the Wilderness Foundation for each bottle of their Game Reserve range sold.

Rooiberg Winery

Wednesday, 23 August, 2017

Community Keepers to Aid 20 000 School Kids’ Personal Development by 2025

Childhood psychological problems may have a long-lasting impact on individuals’ social development and quality of life, reports the RAND Corporation in a recent UK study.

Community Keepers

Tuesday, 22 August, 2017

Leopards Leap announces #Words4Wine for 2017

Leopard’s Leap Wines is delighted to announce the 2017 edition of its #Words4Wine campaign as part of its sponsorship of the annual Cape Town-based Open Book Festival.

Leopard's Leap

Friday, 18 August, 2017

The Beachhouse wines beach clean up project

It’s time to show some love to our beaches. Living on the coast means that you should already have a love for the ocean, and that you probably already know the devastation caused by plastics that find their way into the sea.

DGB (Pty) Ltd.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Sunday, 6 August, 2017

Winners of the 'Oscars' of the Hotel industry announced - #interhotelchallenge

The Distell Inter Hotel Challenge has become a red-letter annual event on the hotel industry calendar. 2017 marks the fifth anniversary of this initiative, a first in South Africa and a first internationally.

Showcook.com

Thursday, 3 August, 2017

Creating the Blend - A Documentary

The South African wine industry has come a long way since 1994. Inclusivity, upliftment and growth of our industry and its people are at the forefront. While there is still much to be done, we should also recognise the many entities that consistently aid the wellbeing and positive growth of the 291,000 people who are employed within our industry.

Wines of South Africa

Thursday, 3 August, 2017

Wacky Wine Weekend raises R10,000 for The Herberg and Thunderchild

Robertson Wine valley has recently taken on the Thunderchild project as their official charity partner. This partnership was launched during the Wacky Wine Weekend in June 2017.

Thunderchild Wines

Wednesday, 2 August, 2017

Education grant to transform the lives of South Africans in the Winelands

Through a fund directed by James Walton, the Walton Family Foundation has approved an initial grant of over R4 million to the Indaba Education Fund, which provides early childhood teacher training, learning materials and infrastructure to transform the education of young, at-risk children living in the South African Winelands.

Doug Carew

Saturday, 29 July, 2017

Achievements recognised by EKOV and Wine Training SA

The Elsenburg Alumni (EKOV) welcomed their latest batch of students at Aan de Doorns in June, with their SKOP program also celebrating 30 years of training!

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 26 July, 2017

Come and #tastesunshine with wine.co.za on Braai Day - wherever you are in the world

South African Wines are attracting more and more attention around the world - and as part of wine.co.za's 21st celebrations, we invite you all to #tastesunshine with us on Braai Day (aka Heritage Day) on Sunday 24th September.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Tuesday, 25 July, 2017

Compagniesdrift crosses the mentorship Rubicon

The Compagniesdrift black empowerment enterprise was founded in partnership with the Myburgh Family Trust as an initiative that aspires to benefit farm workers in an economically viable manner.

Tshepang Molisana

Tuesday, 25 July, 2017

KWV helps Boost Education in Farming Communities

In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, which calls for transformation in the world and making an impact for at least 67 Minutes, KWV hosted students from the Pebbles Project at their Emporium in Paarl, Western Cape.

KWV Wines

Thursday, 20 July, 2017

Rainwater Harvesting at Villiera Wines

It is a well-known fact that in the Western Cape, we have reached a critical point in our drought crisis.

Villiera Wines

Wednesday, 19 July, 2017

From cork to compost: True sustainability in winemaking

From cork to compost: True sustainability in winemaking 5 minutes with Roland Peens of Wine Cellar and Johan Reyneke of Reyneke wines...

Wine Cellar Fine Wines

Tuesday, 18 July, 2017

#SocialStories | A visit to Bosman Family Vineyards | Part 1

Documenting #WineforGood, Upliftment and Transformation in the South African Wine Industry through #socialstories.

Alec Meirelles & Spicer de Villiers

Wednesday, 12 July, 2017

Wine, Women and Equity

Documenting #WineforGood, Upliftment and Transformation in the South African Wine Industry through #socialstories.

Julia Moore

Tuesday, 4 July, 2017

#SocialStories | Opening Doors Part 1

Documenting #WineforGood, Upliftment and Transformation in the South African Wine Industry through #socialstories.

Alec Meirelles & Spicer de Villiers

Monday, 3 July, 2017

Transformation and integration - #wineforgood

The South African wine industry, like the country itself, has lived through political turmoil and a fair amount of negativity with regards to its history. However, through radical transformation and a number of innovative projects, this perception is gradually changing as the industry is remade from within.

Visitwinelands.co.za

Thursday, 29 June, 2017

Effecting real change from the grassroots

Workers on the historic Meerlust Wine Estate and the neighbouring Compagniesdrift have long benefitted from projects and programmes to uplift and develop themselves and their families.

Julia Moore

Monday, 26 June, 2017

Making a Difference at The Headstart Trust

The late Elspeth Jack first moved from Cape Town to the Napier district twenty years ago. Elspeth’s keen interest in the local community and her desire to stimulate social upliftment left an indelible mark on her son Bruce, who continues her work through the Headstart Trust.

The Drift

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 19 June, 2017

Bonnievale News : June 2017

Elethu Black-Owned Farm pays dividends | Wine with roots in the community | Education is an important focus...

Bonnievale Wines

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 19 June, 2017

Ayama produces first Vermentino in South Africa

Italians Michela and Attilio Dalpiaz bought a farm on the Paardeberg, which they named Ayama, bringing more than their own Italian genes to South Africa!

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Monday, 19 June, 2017

The VinPro Foundation invests in the future of 5 GSB Wine Business Management Graduates 2017

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin

VinPro Foundation, Jamey Adriaanse

Monday, 19 June, 2017

Active corporate citizenship can aid transformation in the Western Cape wine industry

To bring about much needed transformation in the Western Cape wine industry, including fostering young, previously disadvantaged and female talent, companies need to play an active role in the industry.

Epic MSLGROUP

Monday, 12 June, 2017

Lourensford hosts HGG Gala for Good Gourmet dinner in aid of Masincedane

This year Lourensford brings a brand new and exciting black tie event to the calendar. The first ever HGG Lourensford Gala for Good aims to bring celebrities, business, and charitable work together in aid of the Masincedane Community Service’s remarkable caring, training, employment preparation and upliftment projects in the Helderberg community.

Lourensford Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE

Thursday, 8 June, 2017

Education and empowerment in the cellar - the way to go!

Excellence. It is simple, it is what we all strive for, in the vineyard, in the bottle and in the cellar.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Wednesday, 7 June, 2017

Wine training at your fingertips

The South African wine and brandy industry can now capture and track all information on training and development in one convenient place, with the launch of the online Learner Management System (LMS).

VinPro, Jana Loots

FEATURED ARTICLE

Tuesday, 6 June, 2017

PYDA adds to the wine workforce

Transformation in the wine industry is happening. It's slow, but it is happening and the Pinotage Youth Development Academy is playing an important role.

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 5 June, 2017

Cape Town winners of the 2017 SAWTC announced

The Cape Town provincial leg of the South African Wine Tasting Championships took place at the luxurious TAJ Cape Town Hotel on the 3rd of June 2017. The SAWTC is the only event awarding wine tasters. It selects Team South Africa to fly the national colours at the World Championship of Wine Tasting - organised by the Revue du Vin de France, the French wine magazine published since 1927.

SAWTC

Monday, 29 May, 2017

Nederburg Auction - Autioneers Bursary Initiative

South Africa’s longest running fine wine auction, the Nederburg Auction, introduced an initiative to assist aspiring young viticulturists who have the desire and motivation to complete their studies in Viticulture and kick start their careers.

Nederburg Wines

Monday, 29 May, 2017

#Winederland: Transformation in the wine industry bears fruit

He knew from the moment that he tasted his first communion wine that wine was his calling, his passion and his future.

iol.co.za, Elriza Theron

Thursday, 25 May, 2017

Indaba Education Fund Bursaries for Teacher Training in the Winelands

The Indaba Education Fund (IEF) is offering bursaries to students requiring financial support to complete South Africa’s first ever Association Montessori Internationale Assistants to Infancy 0-3 Years Diploma. The 18 week course runs across 3 modules starting on 7 August 2017 and will be hosted at the Indaba Montessori Institute based at the Sustainability Institute outside Stellenbosch.

Indaba Education Fund (IEF)

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wednesday, 24 May, 2017

Mahalia Kotjane: A Cape Winemakers' Guild Protégé Perfecting Excellence

There is a beautiful phrase in isiZulu that resonates with me deeply. The phrase “izandla ziyagezana” means ‘one hand washes the other’. It is as proverbial as it is profound.

Tshepang Molisana

Friday, 12 May, 2017

Every great success starts with a big vision

Looking back at 1987, South Africa was in a precarious position of isolation, PW Botha was the ruler of the day and a state of emergency was called after the May elections. Anglican Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Desmond Tutu, noted “We have entered the dark ages of the history of our country”.

Wine Training South Africa

Wednesday, 26 April, 2017

Bot River flaunts fine wines and bold beards

'Best of Bot’ auction rakes in R100 000 for school-level educational projects

Bot River Wine Route

FEATURED ARTICLE

Friday, 21 April, 2017

Raising the wine bar

Education is always beneficial - and sommelier education is of course very good for the wine industry!

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Thursday, 20 April, 2017

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés put their first wines in barrel

Harnessing their diverse personalities and unique interests, three Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés are putting heart and soul into crafting their very first wines – now safely in barrel after the 2017 harvest.

Cape Winemakers Guild

FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 17 April, 2017

Dave Hughes Tribute Dinner

It would not be immodest to say that the South African wine industry would not be the same were it not for the role played by Dave Hughes – particularly during the isolationist period before international barriers came down post-apartheid. He’s a man who is accorded respect and honour, locally and abroad, not because he demands it but because people give it freely due to his modesty and humility.

Celia Gilloway

Wednesday, 12 April, 2017

The Test Kitchen takes to the streets of Langa with pop-up charity events

On 27th and 28th May this year, the township of Langa, in Cape Town, will play host to the top restaurant in South Africa, The Test Kitchen. #wineforgood

The Test Kitchen

Tuesday, 21 March, 2017

Can you make a difference in someone's life?

21 March is not only the Autumn and Spring Equinox, but also Human Rights Day. Read on to find out how wineries are making a difference in people's lives and how you, too, can make a difference. #wineforgood

wine.co.za, Judy Brower

Thursday, 16 March, 2017

Are you ready for Agri’s got Talent 2017?

Agri’s got Talent a collaboration between HORTGRO the Vinpro Foundation and Western Cape Department of Agriculture is a well-known skills development project attracting the attention of workers on fruit and wine farms.

Jamey Adriaanse

Tuesday, 14 March, 2017

Circle of Excellence makes a difference

Empowerment, mentorship and encouragement go hand in hand in the Circle of Excellence project.

Santi Basson

Monday, 13 March, 2017

The benefits of ongoing training

Over 30 years WTSA built a ladder of training to fulfill the need for ongoing training and development of the Cellar Assistant in the South African Wine Industry.

WTSA Team

Wednesday, 8 March, 2017

Nuy Winery gives back to the community

Nestled in the picturesque Nuy Valley on the R60 between Worcester and Robertson, Nuy Winery has established them as a force to be reckoned with.

Yolandi de Wet

Thursday, 2 March, 2017

Esona's hands-on approach

At Esona, we take a hands-on approach when it comes to the fair and ethical treatment of our close-knit team of farm workers.

Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 1 March, 2017

These boots are made for walking!

In partnership with Neptun Boots, Pebbles Project has ensured that this year’s winter has a warm solution in place for our Winelands communities especially for those rainy and muddy days.

Charmaine Gola

Monday, 27 February, 2017

Graham & Rhona Beck Development Trust

Through the Graham & Rhona Beck Development Trust (GRBDT) Graham Beck Enterprises has contributed significantly to the development of the local communities within the Langeberg Municipal region (situated in the Robertson Wine Valley) in the areas of Education, Skills Development, Arts, Sports as well as in the Healthcare/Wellbeing and Housing requirements of our own employees.

Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 27 February, 2017

Amorim Cork boosts upskilling of CWG Protégés

Skills development of talented young winemakers and viticulturists through the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme has been stepped up with substantial support by Amorim Cork for the second consecutive year.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Thursday, 23 February, 2017

Klein Handjies Preschool at Boschendal sets new standards for farm education

“Change the first five years and you can change anything.” History, says Lynette Carolissen, principal of the Klein Handjies Preschool at Boschendal estate near Franschhoek, may well show that the decision by Boschendal’s new owners to support this preschool was the most beneficial of all the changes and improvements that they have brought about since taking over the estate in 2012.

Boschendal Estate

Tuesday, 21 February, 2017

Weltevrede Estate Restoring Faith

The Edge of Life fund pays out once a year to charities who specifically focusses on the restoration of self worth in individuals.

Robertson Wine Valley

Tuesday, 21 February, 2017

Lourensford Lot at Cape Wine Auction raises R600 000 for education in the winelands

The Lourensford Estate lot, featuring an all-inclusive two-nights stay for three couples at Christo Wiese’s private Kalahari game lodge, was extremely popular among bidders and raised R600 000 at the Cape Wine Auction in Franschhoek on the weekend of 10-11 February 2017.

Lourensford Estate

Monday, 20 February, 2017

American Express® From the Winelands to the World winner announced

American Express® and Cape Wine Auction are delighted to unveil the winner to their From the Winelands to the World campaign aimed at inspiring school children from the local wine farm region.

American Express® and Cape Wine Auction

Thursday, 16 February, 2017

Ashton Winery giving back to the less fortunate

Did you know that for every litre of grape juice that Ashton Winery sells, a rand is donated to Meals on Wheels Community Services.

Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 15 February, 2017

The Thunderchild Project making a difference

None of the children in Herberg Children’s Home in Robertson originate from homes and communities where the sun proverbially always shines and where there is always lovely weather.

Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 13 February, 2017

Cape Wine Auction breaks record with R22.3 million raised

In a spectacular show of generosity and opulence the Cape Wine Auction broke their own record by raising a staggering R22.3 million on 11 February at the Anthonij Rupert Wyne, sponsored by Nedbank Private Wealth.

Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 10 February, 2017

Institute for Grape and Wine Sciences celebrates successes of its first five years

An overview of the work that has been done in the first five years since the founding of the Institute for Grape and Wine Sciences (www.igws.co.za) at Stellenbosch University in 2013. It is funded by the Reinet Foundation, Vinpro and Sanlam.

Institute for Grape and Wine Sciences

Thursday, 9 February, 2017

Cape Winemakers Guild pays it forward with 4 new Protégés

The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme is ploughing knowledge and experience back into the wine industry with the intake of three new aspirant winemakers and a viticulturist for 2017.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Thursday, 9 February, 2017

Idiom & Smit Family Lot at the Cape Wine Auction

Internationally celebrated father and son artists, Anton and Lionel Smit, have joined forces to create a larger-than-life portraiture sculpture to be auctioned off at the Cape Wine Auction

Idiom Wines

Tuesday, 7 February, 2017

Bouchard Finlayson to present its revered Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir at the 2017 Cape Wine Auction

Bouchard Finlayson has selected six bottles of its revered Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir as auction lot for this year’s fundraising Cape Wine Auction (CWA), sponsored by Nedbank Private Wealth. The lot will also include a three-night stay at The Red Carnation Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.

Bouchard Finlayson

Monday, 6 February, 2017

SA Cellar worker: from Winetech study groups to Circle of Excellence

Discussions were recently held with 3 winemakers and 4 cellar workers to determine the value of the Winetech study groups and whether they make a difference.

Santi Basson

Monday, 6 February, 2017

School children dream big with the Cape Wine Auction and American Express®

South Africa’s most talked about charity auction, the Cape Wine Auction, is gearing up to take the winelands by storm and one of its sponsors has added to the cause with a worthwhile initiative of their own.

Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 3 February, 2017

PEBBLES. CHANGING LIVES in the Hemel-en-Aarde

Friday, 20 January 2017 saw the official launch of the Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project. Pebbles was established in 2004 and focuses on the children and families of the Winelands communities in the Western Cape.

Creation Wines

Thursday, 2 February, 2017

Cape Wine Auction lot shows the power of creative collaboration

Internationally celebrated father and son artists, Anton and Lionel Smit, have joined forces to create a larger-than-life portraiture sculpture to be auctioned off at the Cape Wine Auction on 11 February.

Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 27 January, 2017

Cape Classics and Indaba Wines bring transformative education to vulnerable children in the winelands

New York based wine importer Cape Classics is making great strides to transform the South African wine industry through the establishment of the Indaba Education Fund (IEF), a fully accredited 501(c)(3) organization which provides early childhood teacher training, learning materials, and educational infrastructure to young, at-risk children living in the South African Winelands.

Cape Classics

Thursday, 26 January, 2017

Tesselaarsdal Wines - proudly South African

Tesselaarsdal was founded in 2015 by long-standing Hamilton Russell Vineyards employee, Berene Sauls. This wine is named after the historic Overberg farming hamlet of Tesselaarsdal, not far from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge wine appellation, in which Berene was born – a descendant of the freed slaves who were bequeathed the land by former East India Company settler, Johannes Tesselaar in 1810.

Tesselaarsdal Wines Pty Ltd.

Wednesday, 25 January, 2017

Wine Training SA

WTSA is a Non-Profit organisation driven by passionate staff and consultants, committed to change the lives of individuals in the South African Wine Industry.

WTSA Team

Tuesday, 17 January, 2017

Fairtrade Fortnight 2017

Fairtrade Fortnight is a fun-filled highlight of the year, when campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow our food in developing countries.

Fairtrade Foundation

Thursday, 12 January, 2017

Pebbles Project and MAD Leadership Foundation partner to give back to the children of the Winelands

The main emphasis of the Pebbles Project is education. We work with children and families in the Winelands farming communities in the Western Cape. We focus on the entire life of the child and the challenging circumstances in which they live in order to make a significant and lasting difference.

Rachel Ward

Monday, 2 January, 2017

Wine Training SA - Empowerment through Knowledge

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, we look back on a very exciting and fruitful Training year at Wine Training SA (WTSA).

WTSA

Saturday, 31 December, 2016

Good news from the winelands #wineforgood

wine.co.za taking a stand to showcase the good in the South African Winelands

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Monday, 12 December, 2016

Iconic wine estate on biological farming & sustainable community upliftment

350 new jobs | R30-million in annual wages directly benefiting local communities | 950 grass fed cattle, 4000 pasture raised chickens and 300 000 new fruit trees | A new preschool for surrounding communities |Support for multiple entrepreneurial ventures...

Boschendal Estate

Monday, 12 December, 2016

Graham Beck - Health and Welfare

Graham Beck Wines continues to invest in health promotion, job creation, the elimination or eradication of poverty and community safety through programmes that address substance abuse (LSAAG), Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), teenage pregnancies and parenting skills.

Graham Beck

Monday, 12 December, 2016

A world class African vineyard

A recent New York Times article headline declared: “Eating something really good has a humbling effect.”

Tshepang Molisana

Thursday, 8 December, 2016

Lanzerac supports the Pebbles Project

The festive season represents a time where we all should be looking externally into our communities to see how we can bring a little Christmas magic to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Lanzerac Wines

Monday, 5 December, 2016

The Graham & Rhona Beck Development Trust

Through the Graham &Rhona Beck Development Trust (GRBDT) Graham Beck Enterprises has contributed significantly to the development of the local communities within the Langeberg Municipal region (situated in the Robertson Wine Valley) in the areas of Education, Skills Development, Arts, Sports as well as in the Healthcare/Wellbeing and Housing requirements of our own employees.

Graham Beck

Thursday, 1 December, 2016

The Beck Family Legacy

Chris du Toit Graham Beck Enterprises CEO fondly remembers his discussions with the late Rhona Beck – wife of founder Graham Beck and inspirational matriarch of this pioneering South African wine industry family.

Graham Beck

Wednesday, 30 November, 2016

Qhubeka and Nederburg launches first bicycle assembly facility in the Western Cape

Nederburg is working closely together with the NPO Qhubeka to establish its first bicycle assembly facility in the Western Cape, endorsed by the Western Cape Government.

Nederburg

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

Powered by our People – The Graham Beck Social & Ethical Ethos

Our aim to achieve ‘Nothing Less Than the Best’ in our wines applies equally to our commitment to the farming communities on whose support we rely. Our investment in long term strategies to educate and empower not only those within the Graham Beck team and their families, but in our wider communities, is an investment in our future growth and sustainability.

Graham Beck

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

Cape Wine Auction 2017

Get ready for one of SA’s most talked about, and prestigious wine industry charity auctions; guaranteed to get the airwaves talking in more ways than one.

The Cape Wine Auction

Friday, 25 November, 2016

Settlement reached between Robertson Winery and CSAAWU Trade Union

Robertson Winery wishes to confirm that following a protracted strike of thirteen weeks, the Company and the representative trade union, CSAAWU, have concluded a three year substantive agreement. This agreement was reached on the 23rd November 2016.

Robertson Winery

Thursday, 24 November, 2016

Facet Foundation expands the fleet of mobile Graff Learning Centres

Graff Diamonds’ charitable initiative, For Africa’s Children Every Time (FACET), is delighted to announce the expansion of the Graff Mobile Learning Centre fleet in the heart of South Africa’s Cape winelands.

Delaire Graff

Tuesday, 22 November, 2016

VinPro supports collaboration on labour issues

Yesterday VinPro gave its full support to a plan of the Western Cape Government to rectify shortcomings with regard to farm worker housing, health and safety. The National Department of Labour, VinPro, Wieta and Fairtrade, together with Agri Western Cape resolved to collectively address challenges on wine farms.

VinPro

Monday, 14 November, 2016

Pearl Oliver, head Sommelier at Taj Cape Town, has reason to be proud

Taj Cape Town celebrates Lilizela Flagship Tourism Award for Service Excellence

Taj Cape Town

Monday, 7 November, 2016

BLACC launches to reach emerging black African wine enthusiasts

Initiated by South African based bespoke representation company Vula Afrika; Black Cellar Club launched in September of this year.

BLACC

Friday, 4 November, 2016

SA Cellar Worker of the Year dreams of becoming a winemaker

Ivan Xelelo, a senior cellar assistant at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, has been named SA Cellar Worker of the Year 2016, taking a big step closer to realising his dream of becoming a winemaker.

Lourensford Wines

Thursday, 3 November, 2016

Emerging Leaders - Villiera Wines

As a result of an M&S Plan A conference in 2015, Simon Grier of Villiera met with Mr Joseph Jacobs, operations leader SA of Emerging Leaders and a plan was set in motion.

Villiera Wines

Wednesday, 2 November, 2016

#Words4Wine: The next chapter

After the success of the #Words4Wine initiative at the annual Open Book Festival in September, sponsor of the festival, Leopard’s Leap Wines, decided to add another chapter to this project by which pre-loved books are collected for those in need of reading material.

Leopard's Leap

Tuesday, 1 November, 2016

In our Vineyards - new viticulture practices

Villiera Wines started working with Livio Tognon of Simonit&Sirch (Italian vineyard specialists) in 2014. Livio visitsus from Italy in mid-June until November in order to train our vineyard pruning team.

Villiera Wines

Tuesday, 1 November, 2016

In our Vineyards - new viticulture practices

Villiera Wines

Saturday, 29 October, 2016

Ivan Xelelo - excels as top SA Cellar Worker

Driven and committed to succeed, Ivan Xelelo had one goal this year – to be South Africa’s top cellar worker.

VinPro Foundation

Friday, 28 October, 2016

Sustainability of the South African wine industry - Black-owned brands

Black-owned brands within the South African wine industry.

Wines of South Africa

Friday, 28 October, 2016

Sustainability of the South African wine industry - Education initiatives

An important part of the process of redressing social ills and past imbalances is an ongoing focus on education, spearheaded by various trusts and initiatives, from pre-school through to tertiary education and skills transfer for adults.

WOSA

Friday, 28 October, 2016

Sustainability of the South African wine industry - Empowerment projects

Take a look at all the empowerment projects within the South African wine industry.

WOSA

Tuesday, 25 October, 2016

KZN vineyard harvests fruits of Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme

Paying it forward at Highgate Wine Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, Thornton Pillay is determined to make his experience garnered as a Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé count in his home province.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Thursday, 15 September, 2016

Cellar workers excel

The top participants in the Winetech Study Groups for cellar workers were just announced, and stand the chance to be honoured as the 2016 SA Cellar Worker of the Year.

VinPro

Thursday, 15 September, 2016

Cellar workers excel

The top participants in the Winetech Study Groups for cellar workers were just announced, and stand the chance to be honoured as the 2016 SA Cellar Worker of the Year.

VinPro

Monday, 22 August, 2016

Transforming the wine industry

I can’t think of a more irritating phrase than “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s complacent, it’s lazy and it and its partner phrase “but we’ve always done it like this” are words which have no place in today’s rapidly-changing society.

Cape Times, 19 August 2016

Thursday, 11 August, 2016

Solms-Delta and government in historic deal

One of the more remarkable moments thus far in the extremely sluggish transformation (in racial terms) of the Cape wine industry has just taken place.

Grape, Tim James

Thursday, 11 August, 2016

Anna Foundation Invitation for New Farm Projects

Local non-profit, the Anna Foundation which runs after-school programmes for farm children, has an opening to take on two new projects in the Stellenbosch or Paarl region.

Carolyn Clark

Friday, 5 August, 2016

Singer from Villiersdorp wins Agri’s got Talent

The search for the golden voice in the fruit and wine industry ended on a high note when Neville Fortuin from Little Oaks, Villiersdorp, was crowned the Agri’s got Talent 2016 winner on Friday night.

VinPro Foundation

Monday, 1 August, 2016

Nederburg Salutes Team Dimension for Qhubeka

Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, Africa’s first-ever UCI*-registered World Tour cycling squad, triumphantly concluded the iconic Tour de France on Sunday, 24 July 2016, with riders Edvald Boasson Hagen, from Norway, and Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, from South Africa, finishing in the top 10 in the final stage. Boasson Hagen crossed the line in fourth place, and Janse van Rensburg placed 10th.

Nederburg Wines

Friday, 29 July, 2016

Cape Winemakers Guild celebrates a decade of empowering young talent

The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a trail blazer for transformation in the wine industry by mentoring and empowering aspirant winemakers and viticulturists, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Thursday, 21 July, 2016

South African Wine Tasting Championship 2016 (SAWTC)

The SAWTC is the only competition aimed at the wine lovers, amateur and professional, dedicated to put your taste to the test. The provincial winners will have a chance to join the Team South Africa going to the World Championship in France on the 8th of October 2016.

SAWTC

Thursday, 7 July, 2016

VinPro Foundation investing in the leaders of tomorrow

The VinPro Foundation awarded five bursaries in 2016 to previously disadvantaged graduates to study towards a Wine Business Management Course at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (GSB).

VinPro Foundation, Unathi Mantshongo

Thursday, 7 July, 2016

VinPro Foundation investing in the leaders of tomorrow

VinPro Foundation, Unathi Mantshongo

Friday, 24 June, 2016

Pebbles gets a GOLD

The Pebbles Project After-School Club programme walked away with a gold award in the Department of Social Development Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards 2016.

Sophia Warner

Friday, 3 June, 2016

Winetech Study Groups & SA Cellar Worker Programme : Turning opportunity into profit

Winetech Study Groups & SA Cellar Worker Programme turn opportunity, exposure and experience into rands and cents for South African wine cellars and their workers.

Unathi Mantshongo

Tuesday, 31 May, 2016

SA cellar workers eager for knowledge

Cellar workers in the South African wine industry have a greater thirst for knowledge than ever before and continuously empower themselves with information about the latest technology and best practices.

VinPro

Friday, 27 May, 2016

Winetech Study Group sessions schedule for 2016

Education is a constant in the South African Winelands and the 2016 Winetech Study Groups have kicked off for the year already.

Santi Basson

Friday, 27 May, 2016

Background to Winetech studygroups and SA Cellar worker Programme

The Winetech study groups and SA Cellar worker Programme make a considerable contribution in the transfer of technology to cellar workers in the South African wine industry.

Santi Basson

Wednesday, 25 May, 2016

Education, education, education and again education

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

Judy Brower

Friday, 20 May, 2016

PYDA students gain internationally-recognised WSET qualifications

21 Pinotage Youth Development Academy graduates gained internationally-recognised certificates from WSET upon completion of their Level 2 course.

Cathy Marston

Monday, 16 May, 2016

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés create their own unique wines

Excitement is mounting amongst second year Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés as the dream of making their first wines becomes a reality with their creations safely in barrel after the 2016 harvest.

Cape Winemakers Guild

Friday, 13 May, 2016

Paul Roos Wine: “Building South Africa one child at a time…..”

The birthplace of Paul Roos (Springbok rugby legend and Rector), is a modest farm in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. For five generations the Roos boys have cultivated this land. The current owners, Tjuks and Johan, opened a crèche on the farm back in 1983, for the benefit of the children of the farm workers.

Augustus Dale

Monday, 18 April, 2016

Grape to Glass for Inter Hotel Challenge

The 2016 Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge is on... and the 23 participating hotels have nominated their candidates & have been matched with some of Distell's top wine and spirit brands. Find out more about the plans...

Showcook.com

Wednesday, 9 March, 2016

VinPro Foundation backs raw talent in the Winelands

How are we investing in and helping to realise our people’s talents and dreams? By recognising that the majority of people working on South African wine and fruit farms have other valuable talents that they are able to use to effect change in the lives of the people around them.

VinPro Foundation

Tuesday, 2 February, 2016

VinPro Foundation celebrates graduates

The VinPro Foundation recently commended three of its bursary holders in cellar technology, viticulture and oenology for graduating at the end of 2015.

VinPro Foundation

Thursday, 5 November, 2015

Robertson cellar worker reigns supreme

Riaan Fielies from Windfall wine farm outside Robertson is South Africa's top cellar worker.

SA Cellar Worker Programme

Thursday, 5 November, 2015

Robertson cellar worker reigns supreme

Riaan Fielies from Windfall wine farm outside Robertson is South Africa's top cellar worker.

SA Cellar Worker Programme

Tuesday, 29 September, 2015

Wine industry honours cellar workers

The South African wine industry will honour its top cellar workers at an informative information day at the end of October.

VinPro

Thursday, 23 July, 2015

Meet the 2015 Inter Hotel Cape Legends Finalists: Mpho Masiu

2015 sees the announcement of the annual Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge now in its third year with 25 hotels from the Cape, Port Elizabeth and KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng on board. Meet this year's extraordinary Wine Steward Finalists:

Inter Hotel Cape Legends

Tuesday, 9 June, 2015

How do we change South Africa?

Education, education, education...

Judy Brower

Friday, 29 May, 2015

PYDA launches talent in the Cape Winelands

The Pinotage Youth Development Academy recently graduated its 2nd class of 25 students during a ceremony that took place at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. These graduates are entering the wine industry and related sectors as a group of work-ready, well-rounded, confident graduates, who are ready to be the change in the industry and their communities.

PYDA

Tuesday, 31 March, 2015

Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge 2015

2015 sees the announcement of the annual Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge now in its third year with 25 hotels from the Cape, Port Elizabeth and KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng on board.

Cape Legends

Tuesday, 17 February, 2015

First participant in the Pebbles School Leavers programme to be attending University

We are extremely proud of Bradley who has enrolled at Stellenbosch University to study a BA Language and Culture.

Pebbles

Friday, 3 October, 2014

SA Cellar Worker Program finalists announced

The top three finalists for the 2014 SA Cellar Worker of the Year Award, which is jointly funded by VinPro and Winetech, was announced recently. The finalists, all three from Robertson, are Petrus Prins from Robertson Coöp, Marius Stevens from Graham Beck Wines and Gerrie Grootboom from Roodezandt Wines.

VinPro

Friday, 3 October, 2014

SA Cellar Worker Program finalists announced

VinPro

Tuesday, 11 September, 2012

Cellar Worker of the Year the pride of Durbanville Wine Valley

“I competed against the best cellar workers in South Africa, worked hard and studied even harder. All these things make me proud of this award,” says De Grendel Wine Estate’s Joseph Phiri, South Africa’s Cellar Worker of the Year.

Durbanville Wine Valley Association

Friday, 9 September, 2011

Franschhoek cellar worker comes out tops!

Baron Willemse, cellar worker at Vrede en Lust Wines in Franschhoek, has clinched the title of SA Wine Industry Cellar Worker of the Year 2011.

Franschhoek Wine Valley

Tuesday, 19 April, 2011

EKOV: SKOP Training Programme

EKOV (Elsenburg Cellar Technology Alumni Association) and its training arm – Wine Training South Africa (WTSA), a section 21 company – have been actively involved in training in the South African wine industry over the past 24 years.

Wine Training SA

Wednesday, 28 November, 2007

Wine Training South Africa's annual seminar

SKOP courses have been presented in the wine industry for the past 20 years. However, in the past year we became aware of a great need for Safety Training at many wine cellars. We therefore decided to address this issue with the assistance of an expert in the field.

Wine Training South Africa

Tuesday, 13 December, 2005

Wine industry honours farms and workers

A worker from Graham Beck wine estate in Robertson who contributed significantly to the upliftment of his community as well as three wine farms, were honoured last week (8 December) in Stellenbosch during the third Farm Health Awards.

RUDNET

Wednesday, 13 November, 2002

How do we change and build?

The launch of the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association

Lesley Beake

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