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Friday, 2 February, 2024

Exuberant celebrations for South African wine industry

Congratulations to our wine industry on the 365th South African grape wine harvest, marking another year of excellence and tradition.
Pinotage Association

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Friday, 29 September, 2023

The symphony of South African excellence: Perold Absa Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé Awards - winners announced

The contest is an ode to diversity, an anthem to quality, and a testament to the country’s vibrant wine industry.
Pinotage Association

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Friday, 1 September, 2023

Announcing the exceptional winners of the 2023 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards

The spotlight shines on the world of South African winemaking as the results of the much-anticipated 2023 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards are unveiled.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 16 August, 2023

Pinotage Association unveils Absa Top 20 Pinotage finalists for the 2023 Pinotage Competition

The Pinotage Association is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Absa Top 20 Pinotage finalists for the 2023 Pinotage Competition.
Pinotage Association

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Tuesday, 25 July, 2023

Absa Vintage Pinotage Excellence Awards: Recognising exceptional excellence in South African winemaking

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Absa Vintage Pinotage Excellence Awards, a ground-breaking initiative that celebrates the artistry and outstanding craftsmanship of South African winemakers.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 7 July, 2023

2023 Absa Top 10 Pinotage wine judging commences with esteemed panel of judges

The highly anticipated Absa Top 10 Pinotage wine judging is officially underway, kicking off on 4 July and set to conclude on 7 July.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 21 April, 2023

Pinotage Wine, Music & Food Festival

The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Pinotage Food and Wine Festival, set to take place on 13 May.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 7 October, 2022

Perdeberg’s premium Pinotages For Pinotage Day

This weekend, celebrate National Pinotage Day with Perdeberg's premium range of stellar Pinotage wines.
Perdeberg

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Friday, 30 September, 2022

2022 Pinotage Rosé winners announced

The Pinotage Association announces the winners of the 2022 Pinotage Rosé Awards.
Pinotage Association

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Friday, 30 September, 2022

2022 Perold Absa Cape Blend winners announced

The winners of the 2022 Perold Absa Cape Blend competition have been announced, showing a big improvement in Cape blends.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

The 2022 Absa Top 10 Pinotage and Vintage class winners

The 2022 Absa Top 10 Pinotage awards ceremony was held at Nooitgedacht on 30 August 2022, celebrating some of the finest Pinotage wines.
Pinotage Association

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Tuesday, 23 August, 2022

2022 Absa Top 10 Pinotage finalists

The Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards is an annual competition held to celebrate the premium Pinotage wines of South Africa.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 1 June, 2022

Pinotage Association Absa Top 10 & Vintage Class Competitions

Entries for the Absa Top 10 Pinotage & Vintage class Competition opens on Monday, 30th May 2022.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022

Pinotage, because it tastes of the South

Emile Joubert tells the well-trodden tale of how the Pinotage grape came to be a national vinous treasure in South Africa.
Wine Goggle, Emile Joubert

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

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Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

2021 Pinotage Rosé winners announced

The Pinotage Rosé competition was launched in 2017 and is celebrated annually in conjunction with the Perold Absa Cape Blend competition. The 2021 award ceremony was hosted at Nitida wine farm, with the beautiful mountain backdrop of Durbanville, a perfect setting for a jovial celebration.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

2021 Perold Absa Cape Blend winners announced

The Perold Absa Cape Blend competition was launched in 2011 to promote Pinotage. Pinotage has its origins in South Africa and will always be synonymous with, Western Cape and South Africa. It cannot be mentioned without the name Abraham Izak Perold – the Father of Pinotage - coming to mind. 
Pinotage Association

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Tuesday, 31 August, 2021

Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards 2021 Winners Announced

The Pinotage Association and Absa are pleased to announce the winners in this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition, which marks 24 years since this prestigious award has started.
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 11 August, 2021

Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalist 2021

2020/21 has undeniably been the most challenging years endured in South Africa and across the world. Albeit, the wine industry has stood firm and remains optimistic, and wine competitions like the Absa Top 10, Perold Cape Blend and Pinotage Rose, remain relevant. 
Pinotage Association

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Friday, 2 July, 2021

2021 Perold Absa Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé competition - Entries now open

You are invited to enter now for this year's Perold Absa Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé competition.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 9 June, 2021

Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition - 1 week to go Late Entries

You are invited to enter now for this year's Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 23 April, 2021

Premiumisation of Pinotage

Pinotage prices are steadily increasing as connoisseurs crave the cultivar and are prepared to pay for premium Pinotages.
Pinotage Association

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Monday, 25 January, 2021

A good year for Pinotage despite pandemic disruptions

Ever since reports became public in the early months of 2020 of the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the pandemic has unfolded at high speed across the globe to cause widespread tragedy. 
Denene Erasmus

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Thursday, 8 October, 2020

Proudly Pinotage as Pinotage Day is celebrated

10 October is #PinotageDay - celebrations planned all over the world.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 7 October, 2020

2020 Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced

The winners of this year's Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition announced ...
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 23 September, 2020

2020 Perold Absa Cape Blend winners announced

The announcement of the Perold Absa Cape Blend winners is always a highly anticipated event, earmarked in the diaries of wine enthusiasts and producers alike.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 23 September, 2020

Pretty in Pink - 2020 Pinotage Rosé Competition winners announced

The winners of the annual Pinotage Rosé Competition was announced at a small function in Stellenbosch.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 14 September, 2020

2020 Perold Absa Cape Blend finalists announced

There is immense anticipation among wine enthusiasts as this year’s Perold Absa Cape Blend finalists are announced.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 14 September, 2020

2020 Pinotage Rosé competition finalists announced

Some fresh excitement is brewing as the finalists for this year’s Pinotage Rosé competition has been announced.
Pinotage Association

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Monday, 24 August, 2020

And the finalists are... 2020 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition in the final straight

What a fantastic level of interest there is in the annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition! Now in its 24th year, the competition attracted 149 entries from all the wine regions of South Africa.
Belinda Jacobs

Tuesday, 14 July, 2020

Searching for the best Pinotage Rosé wines – Entries now open

Last week to enter this year's Pinotage Rosé Competition
Pinotage Association

Friday, 10 July, 2020

In search of the best Cape Blend wines - Entries open

Entries now open for the 2020 Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition
Pinotage Association

FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 12 June, 2020

Entries open: Business as usual for Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition

Entries are now open for the 24th edition of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition
Pinotage Association

Friday, 15 May, 2020

SA Wine Industry - We can either succeed together or die alone

The South African wine industry is facing numerous challenges in these uncertain times and will need to pull together to weather the storm.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 22 April, 2020

The Pinotage '30 Seconds' Lockdown Challenge launched

An exciting Pinotage social media lockdown campaign will start this week.
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

Pinotage in concert with Anton Goosen, Schalk Joubert , Valiant Swart and Viljoen Retief

The Pinotage Association presents an open-air concert and picnic at Neethlingshof on 5 March 2020.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 26 November, 2019

First Pinotage Boland Biltong Champion crowned

Eikeboom Butchery from Stellenbosch was crowned the Pinotage Boland Biltong Champion
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

Pinotage shines at Veritas Awards with the most double gold medals

Pinotage wines receive the most double gold medals at the 2019 Veritas Awards.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 9 October, 2019

Celebrating Pinotage Day 2019 - The events, campaigns and promotions

Wine lovers all over the globe have embraced the celebration of South Africa’s national wine and this year's Pinotage Day promises to be exciting, entertaining and with a wider international involvement.  
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 9 October, 2019

A Rising South African Signature Star

The 12th October 2019 is an important date in the wine calendar. It is Pinotage Day! On this day, Pinotage is celebrated as South Africa’s specialty.
Bellingham Wines

Monday, 7 October, 2019

Celebrating International Pinotage Day, October saving and Yoga at Canto

We are feeling very “proudly South African”….with Heritage day that was recently celebrated, the Springbokke playing a big match today and International Pinotage day coming up, how can we not be?
Canto Wines

Thursday, 3 October, 2019

Pinotage Boland Biltong Competition launched

The inaugural Pinotage Boland Biltong Competition launched to celebrate #PinotageMonth
Pinotage Association

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Friday, 30 August, 2019

2019 Perold ABSA Cape Blend Winners Announced

Since 2011 the Perold Absa Cape Blend competition has delivered true masterpieces, showing not only the local wine community , but also globally , that Pinotage is not only growing in stature, but also increasingly being used in premium wine blends. The cream of the crop has once again risen to the top and winners can look back upon their very rewarding winemaking journey with Pinotage.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 30 August, 2019

2019 Pinotage Rosé winners announced

Pinotage Rosé Winners - Wine with exceptional freshness and high quality.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 23 August, 2019

2019 Perold  Absa Cape Blend finalists announced

Finalists announced for this year's Perold  Absa Cape Blend Competition
Pinotage Association

Saturday, 17 August, 2019

Survivor crowned 2019 ABSA Top Ten Pinotage

Survivor, the unbridled Swartland wine range, has been recognised as one of South Africa’s top Pinotage producers making the cut in the prestigious 2019 ABSA Top Ten Competition.
Survivor

Saturday, 17 August, 2019

Diemersdal Snaps-up Eighth Absa Top 10 Pinotage Trophy

Durbanville wine estate Diemersdal staked a place as one of the most successful producers in the history of the annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage Trophy awards by this year raking in its eighth Top 10 trophy. The Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2018 was selected as one of the Top 10 winners in this year’s prestigious competition, which was held for the 23nd time attracting 161 entries.
Diemersdal Estate

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Thursday, 15 August, 2019

The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winners Announced

This year's Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced at the awards ceremony at Boschendal.
Pinotage Association

Thursday, 8 August, 2019

Absa Top 10 Pinotage finalists blind tasting at Meerendal

Wine influencers and winemakers were invited to taste and review this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage finalist wines at a blind tasting hosted by The Pinotage Association at Meerendal.
Pinotage Association

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Thursday, 25 July, 2019

The 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Announced

Announcing the finalists for this year's Absa Pinotage Top 10 competition
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 23 July, 2019

Wine Masters impressed by the quality of Pinotage wines

The judges of the 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition share their impressions after the selection tasting.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

In search for the best Pinotage Rosé wines

Entries are now open for the 2019 Pinotage Rosé competition...
Pinotage Association

Monday, 8 July, 2019

Entries are now open for the 2019 Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition

Winemakers are invited to enter their creative blends for this year’s Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

Entries are open: Time to take up the 2019 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Challenge

Entries for the one of South Africa's top wine accolades, the Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition , are now being accepted.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 22 October, 2018

Pinotage on everyone’s lips during Restaurant Week

Pinotage partners with Restaurant Week to encourage consumers to have a #PinotageExperience
Pinotage Association

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Thursday, 4 October, 2018

International Pinotage Day 2018 - Events and promotions

A list of some of the events and promotions planned for #PinotageDay
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 12 September, 2018

IWSC celebrates best year yet for South African wines

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is celebrating its biggest and best year yet for South African wines, as the competition returns to Cape Town this week to present winning producers with their certificates and trophies.
Laurel Bibby

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Friday, 7 September, 2018

Pinotage set to shine at #CapeWine

The Pinotage Association intend to educate and treat visitors to unique and informative tutor tastings during #CapeWine2018 which will be held at CTICC from 12-14 September 2018.
Pinotage Association

Thursday, 6 September, 2018

Duimpie Bayly honoured for outstanding contribution to Pinotage

SA wine icon honoured for his immense contribution to the South African wine industry.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 3 September, 2018

2018 Pinotage Rosé Competition Winners Announced

Here is this year's Pinotage Rosé Competition winners
Pinotage Association

Friday, 31 August, 2018

2018 Perold /Absa Cape Blend winners announced

The 8th annual Perold/ Cape Blend Wine Competition winners were announced at a function held at the Lanzerac Estate in Stellenbosch.
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

2018 Perold /Absa Cape Blend finalists announced

The 10 Finalists of the 2018 Perold /Absa Cape Blend Competition are announced. This competition is in its 8th year and the five winners will be announced at an award function on 30 August 2018 at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch .
Pinotage Association

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Thursday, 16 August, 2018

The 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winners Announced

After much anticipation the presentation of the 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage trophies was held at Cavalli estate outside Somerset West on 15 August, commemorating 22 years of Absa’s involvement with the Pinotage Association, and setting the benchmark for South Africa’s most successful “indigenous” wine variety.
Pinotage Association

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Wednesday, 25 July, 2018

Counting Down ... Shortlist of Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Announced

The shortlist of one of the most sought-after SA wine accolades announced. #AbsaTop10Pinotage
Pinotage Association

Friday, 20 July, 2018

In search of the Best Cape Blends

This week is the entry deadline for this year's Absa Perold Cape Blend Competition.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 20 July, 2018

Calling all Pink Pinotage Producers! Do you have what it takes?

Entries for the popular Pinotage Rosé Competition close this week.
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 4 July, 2018

Pinotage to shine at CapeWine

Wine visitors to this year’s CapeWine trade show will experience and be informed of Pinotage and its uniquely South African wine aspects.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 3 July, 2018

Who will be the Pinotage champions this year?

Entries for the 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition to be assessed by distinguished judging panel.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 19 June, 2018

Exceptional growth in Pinotage as South Africa’s national grape

Wine lovers around the world have a soft spot for it! The Pinotage market is booming!
Pinotage Association

Monday, 18 June, 2018

Absa Top 10 Pinotage - Late Entry Deadline - 18 June

Producers are reminded that Monday, 18 June is the final closing date for late entries for one of South Africa's premium wine accolades, the Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition.
Pinotage Association

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Tuesday, 29 May, 2018

Pinotage Producers Step Forward... Time to enter the 2018 Absa Top 10

The countdown has begun! Submissions for one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine awards are now being accepted, with 4 June 2018 set as the deadline for entries in this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition.
Pinotage Association

Saturday, 14 October, 2017

Celebrating International Pinotage Day 2017 – Events and promotions

Wine lovers all over the world have embraced the celebration of South Africa’s national wine and this year's Pinotage Day promises to be exceptional, entertaining and with a more International presence.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 6 October, 2017

Absa Perold Cape Blend : Winning Cape Blends speak of South African synergy

Exceptional red wines win Absa Perold Cape Blend Awards
Pinotage Association

Thursday, 5 October, 2017

Inaugural Pinotage Rosé Competition Winners Crowned

Pinotage Rosé winners announced
Pinotage Association

Monday, 2 October, 2017

Pretty in Pink! Six finalists in Pinotage Rosé Competition

New Pinotage Rosé Competition introduced.
Pinotage Association

Wednesday, 6 September, 2017

International Pinotage Day – countdown to 14 October

Celebrations are starting to take shape for this year's International Pinotage Day.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 7 August, 2017

Absa Top 10 Pinotage 2017 – Best of The Best

Results of the 21st annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition have just been announced.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 23 May, 2017

In praise of fine ‘old’ Pinotage

Museum Class introduced to Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 2 December, 2016

Pinotage Shows its French Flair at La Cité de Vin

The hallowed halls of La Cité de Vin, arguably the world’s finest wine experience centre which is situated in Bordeaux, France, was recently introduced to the joys of Pinotage.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 17 October, 2016

Pinotage Day now truly here to stay

Three years after modest beginnings, International Pinotage Day has become an indelible part of the South African wine calendar. This year Pinotage Day was held on Saturday, 8 October and according to Beyers Truter, chairperson of the Pinotage Association, the concept to promote South Africa’s best-known home-grown grape variety and its wine exceeded every expectation.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 7 October, 2016

Absa Perold Cape Blend Winners show Greatness and Diversity

The 6th annual Absa Perold Cape Blend Wine Competition has affirmed what many local wine commentators have been saying for years: that South Africa's indigenous Pinotage grape is the ultimate all-rounder.
Pinotage Association

Friday, 7 October, 2016

Celebrating Pinotage on International Pinotage Day

Excitement is brewing as wine enthusiasts are preparing for this year’s International Pinotage Day. This annual day celebrates South Africa’s home grown grape varietal and the awareness and excitement levels has hit new highs this year. There is a buzz of activity as events and promotions are planned on numerous wine farms, restaurants and retail outlets.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 12 September, 2016

Celebrate South Africa’s Most Famous Home-grown Grape on Pinotage Day

South Africa’s national wine has now got its own day and on Saturday 8 October South Africa will be celebrating its third National Pinotage Day, a day where all wine-lovers are encouraged to raise a glass to the country’s most celebrated contribution to the wine world.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 6 September, 2016

Absa Honours South Africa’s Pinotage King

Who else? This was the collective feeling when Absa, sponsors of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition, added some extra luster to this year’s 20th Pinotage Top 10 by honouring the one and only Beyers Truter.
Pinotage Association

Tuesday, 30 August, 2016

First Absa Top 10 Protégés Get to Grips with Pinotage and the Joys of Wine Judging

Two young wine-making students had their work cut out for them when faced with the task of tasting 144 different Pinotage wines for this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition.
Pinotage Association

Monday, 29 August, 2016

Kanonkop and Rijk’s make history with 11th Absa Top 10 Award Win

Legendary Stellenbosch wine estate Kanonkop and Rijk’s Cellars from Tulbagh have furthered their dominance of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards by each raking in an unprecedented 11th Absa Top 10 Trophy.
The Pinotage Association

Friday, 19 August, 2016

20th Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Showcase Diverseness in Regionality

The Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition is South Africa’s leading grape variety-led awards occasion, and is this year being held for the 20th consecutive year. Among the 20 finalists for the 2016 event are iconic Pinotage producers, as well as new names.
SA Pinotage Association