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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
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Wednesday, 6 March, 2024

Out and About with wine.co.za: Discovering new things in the Winelands in summer 2024

The New Year brought with it plenty of new things: A new harvest, new experiences, and new wines. Here are some of the things we discovered in January and February 2024.
wine.co.za
Friday, 15 December, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Summer celebrations in the Cape Winelands

As the year winds down, the local wine industry hosted a fabulous lineup of celebrations. Here are some of the events we've attended lately.
wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 5 December, 2023

What's new in the Winelands this summer?

From a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant to a luxury winelands hotel, here's what’s new in the Cape Winelands.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
Friday, 1 December, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Awards season 2023 - Part II

The past few months have seen South African wine shine at wine competitions. Here are a few of the award ceremonies of October and November 2023.
wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

Worth the road trip: The best off-the-beaten-path wine farm destinations

A guide to seven of the best off-the-beaten-path wine farm destinations in the Western Cape.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Friday, 17 November, 2023

ReInvent 2024 - Are you ready for 2024 and beyond?

ReInvent 2024, a wine marketing conference brought to you by Platypus Digital and wine.co.za, will help you develop a sharpness of vision for 2024. Please note that the conference has been postponed until early Winter 2024 and dates will be confirmed closer to the time. 
wine.co.za
Friday, 17 November, 2023

Maximise sales in peak season with well-trained staff

The wine.co.za DTC Academy is presenting a “Peak Trade, Customer Service and Selling” workshop for tasting room and hospitality staff on 22-23 November.
wine.co.za
Friday, 10 November, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Spring, a season of celebrating all things new in wine

Spring 2023 has seen the launch of a book honouring a wine estate's heritage, a new winelands hotel, new wine releases, and more. Here are some of the events we've attended lately.
wine.co.za
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Thursday, 12 October, 2023

Are average service levels enough?

“Let’s approach this peak season with mediocre service,” said no hospitality manager ever.
wine.co.za
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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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Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

A guide to uniquely South African fynbos and wine pairings

In the spirit of Heritage Month, we share a list of uniquely South African fynbos and wine pairings.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
Monday, 18 September, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Winter winelands adventures, wine tastings and launches

This might've been one of the coldest winters the Cape's seen in a very long time, but the weather didn't keep us inside. Here are some of our events attended in July and August 2023.
wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

Black Friday, sales and promotions. Are you buying customers?

This October our DTC Academy workshop series is all about sales. We're taking a look at their impact on your DTC strategy and what consumers think about them.
wine.co.za
Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

Get ready for peak season with online front-of-house training

With the peak tourism season around the corner, the wine.co.za DTC Academy is presenting an online workshop on front-of-house skills this November.
wine.co.za
Wednesday, 23 August, 2023

Sign up for wine.co.za's upcoming DTC workshop on wine tourism

wine.co.za's first virtual DTC workshop series was well received. In honour of Tourism Month, our September workshop will focus on wine tourism.
wine.co.za
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Monday, 14 August, 2023

Discover our services: Enabling the South African wine industry with wine.co.za's specialist services

wine.co.za presents our comprehensive range of services to promote South African wineries and wine businesses.
wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 2 August, 2023

8 Winelands Women’s Day celebrations

A list of fabulous events taking place in the Winelands on Women’s Day, 9 August 2023.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Tuesday, 25 July, 2023

Grow your business by growing your audience

wine.co.za is pleased to invite you to attend the first of its DTC workshops, which will be housed within their new DTC Academy.
wine.co.za
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Monday, 10 July, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Winter wine happenings in June 2023

June 2023 saw the wine.co.za team getting together for our annual team party and the start of the exciting 2023 awards season.
wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 4 July, 2023

wine.co.za remains strong

wine.co.za assures all its clients that WineNet and CellarDirect are not at risk in any way, after the announcement that Southern Skies has gone into liquidation.
wine.co.za, Judy Brower
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Monday, 19 June, 2023

The 10 best winter accommodation specials in the Winelands

From luxurious hotel stays to scenic farm-style getaways, here's our selection of the best winter accommodation specials in the Cape Winelands.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Tuesday, 6 June, 2023

Spoil dad with these Father’s Day events in the Winelands

Here is your guide to winelands events and activities to spoil the special man in your life this Father’s Day 2023.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

The best things to do on Mother’s Day in the Winelands

Here is our list of some of the very best things to do on Mother’s Day in the Winelands.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Tuesday, 25 April, 2023

12 Magical autumn experiences in the Cape Winelands

From dreamy spa days to special food and wine pairings, take your pick from these magical autumn experiences in the Cape Winelands.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: All about harvest and Sauvignon Blanc

March 2023 was an exciting month for the wine industry as the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon competition was held in South Africa for the first time.
wine.co.za
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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
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Thursday, 30 March, 2023

What's on in the Cape Winelands this Easter weekend 2023

A roundup of Easter events taking place in the Cape Winelands during the weekend of 7-10 April.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

8 Family friendly wine farms to visit this autumn

Our list of 8 family-friendly wine farms in the Cape to visit this autumn, offering something for everyone in the family.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
Thursday, 23 March, 2023

Your guide to live music events on wine farms in Cape Town and surrounds

An exciting lineup of live music concerts at wine farms in the Cape Winelands and surrounds to diarise this autumn.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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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Tuesday, 7 February, 2023

Romantic Valentine’s Day date ideas in the Cape Winelands

This February, surprise your loved one with one of these romantic Valentine's Day date ideas in the Cape Winelands.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Friday, 3 February, 2023

Out and About with wine.co.za: Wine launches in summer 22/23

Have a look at the wine launches that the wine.co.za team has been privileged to attend during the summer months of 2022-2023.
wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 17 January, 2023

2023 Cape Winelands bucket list: 23 Things to do

Your bucket list of incredible activities and experiences in the Cape Winelands to check off in 2023.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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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
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Friday, 16 December, 2022

Out and About with wine.co.za: Awards Season 2022

2022 has seen South African wineries sparkle at multiple wine competitions, from the SA Terroir Wine Awards 2022 to Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2023.
wine.co.za
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Monday, 12 December, 2022

#VinoPeople: Danielle Coetsee, maker of Boschendal's iconic Cap Classiques

Danielle Coetsee, Boschendal's award-winning Cap Classique winemaker, talks about her pursuit of passion.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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
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Monday, 5 December, 2022

Celebrate summer: Your summer winelands event diary

A list of festive celebrations, summer festivals, and family-friendly events in the Winelands in December 2022.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Thursday, 1 December, 2022

Want to join our new shop tastewine.co.za?

Being a teenager is always challenging, but also brings freedom, exploration, and excitement. Our wine.co.za SHOP turns 13 this month and as we move into our teen years, we're launching a new shop.
wine.co.za, Judy Brower
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Wednesday, 21 September, 2022

Taste Friday Instagram Series: Join wine.co.za for a live wine tasting with Delheim

The wine.co.za team invites you to join their Instagram Live Wine Tasting with Delheim via our live stream on Instagram on Friday 30 September.
wine.co.za
Friday, 12 August, 2022

Out and About with wine.co.za: Wine tastings, awards ceremonies and more in June/July 2022

Media days, wine tastings, awards ceremonies, launch parties... Take a look at these snapshots from the events that the wine.co.za team attended in June and July 2022.
wine.co.za
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Monday, 27 June, 2022

Where are we going with wine.co.za?

There is nothing permanent except change and we have lots to report on from wine.co.za 
wine.co.za
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Monday, 13 June, 2022

Top 10 wine farm stays to enjoy this winter

From vineyards suites to mountain cottages, the winelands is the perfect destination for a winter escape.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb
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Friday, 10 June, 2022

Taste Friday Instagram Series: Live Wine Tasting with RAKA

Join our Instagram Live Wine Tasting with RAKA wherever you are by tuning in to our live stream on Instagram on Friday 24 June 2022.
wine.co.za
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Friday, 3 June, 2022

10 Ways to spoil your dad in the Winelands this Father's Day

A list of fun and exciting things to do in the Winelands with your dad in celebration of Father's Day on 19 June.
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
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Friday, 13 May, 2022

Taste Friday Instagram Series: Join wine.co.za for a live wine tasting with Spier

The wine.co.za team invites you to join their Instagram Live Wine Tasting with Spier wherever you are by simply tuning in to our live stream on Instagram on Friday 20 May.
wine.co.za
Monday, 25 April, 2022

From guns to wines: Meet Wilhelm Kritzinger from Bellevue Wine Estate

Back in 2019 Graham Howe wrote about "The Twenty Club" and winemakers with staying power. Wilhelm Kritzinger can now join the ranks of veteran winemakers who have spent 20 years making wines at the same farm.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb
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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
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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
Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

Harvest 2022: Announcing the winner of our #crushfunnies giveaway

Congratulations, Elsje Hugo! Elsje from Bellingham Wines is the winner of our #crushfunnies competition.
wine.co.za
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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
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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
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Wednesday, 22 December, 2021

Our highlights of 2021

In a year that took a lot from so many and left the wine industry high and dry. With much to look forward to, we had the opportunity to celebrate quite a few silver linings in 2021.
wine.co.za
Friday, 17 December, 2021

Happy holidays and thank you from wine.co.za

wine.co.za wishes you and yours a happy and safe festive season
wine.co.za
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Friday, 26 November, 2021

New board at wine.co.za introduced

After the recent sale of wine.co.za to Southern Skies, Judy Brower and Kevin Kidson are pleased to provide an update to the South African wine industry.
wine.co.za
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Friday, 29 October, 2021

Southern Skies acquires SA “wine online” pioneer wine.co.za

wine.co.za is pleased to announce its acquisition by Southern Skies Investment Holdings – a Cape Winelands based investment company run by Australian entrepreneur Andrew Douglas.
wine.co.za
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
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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
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Tuesday, 31 August, 2021

What a great team at wine.co.za

It takes a lot of effort and work to keep the wheels turning at wine.co.za and we are eternally grateful to our team, past and present, for their dedication and loyalty over the last 25 years! #winecoza25
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 25 August, 2021

The long and wining road with wine.co.za

Wine and food writer Graham Howe celebrates twenty-five years of contributing almost five hundred columns to wine.co.za, one of the longest running online wine columns in the world.
Graham Howe
Tuesday, 24 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Maryna Calow, Nikki Munro, Sophia Warner & Nora Thiel

We are delighted to celebrate our 25th birthday this year and humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received.
wine.co.za
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Saturday, 21 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Charles Withington, SASA, Higgo Jacobs & Tanya Beutler

We are very humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received for our 25th birthday. We are delighted to share them with you.
wine.co.za
Tuesday, 17 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Jean Vincent Ridon, Elmarie Rabe & Petra Mayer

We are delighted to celebrate our 25th birthday this year and humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received.
wine.co.za
Saturday, 14 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Malu Lambert, Gary Shearer, Heidi Duminy & Cathy Marston

We are delighted to celebrate our 25th birthday this year and humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received for our 25th birthday.
wine.co.za
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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
Wednesday, 11 August, 2021

Twenty-Five years of wine.co.za – a memory and a celebration

Kevin Kidson is a man of many enthusiasms – enthusiasms shared by his wife Judy Brower, so I was only a little surprised when he asked me to be editor of the about-to-be-launched winenews.co.za (WineNews) on the Internet. ‘Thank you,’ I probably said. ‘No,’ I definitely said. ‘I don’t know anything about wine.’ ‘I don’t want somebody who knows anything about wine. I want an editor.’ Hmm.
Lesley Beake
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Tuesday, 10 August, 2021

The SAWTC 2021 brings the excitement of the most playful wine tasting into your home

The South African Wine Tasting Championships is a competition allowing any wine lover to try to identify 10 wines anonymously.
SAWTC
Tuesday, 10 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Greg Sherwood, Fiona McDonald, Andrew Douglas & Pieter du Toit

We are very humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received for our 25th birthday. We are delighted to share them with you - with many more to come!
wine.co.za
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Friday, 6 August, 2021

#25YEARSYOUNG: See wine.co.za's Top 10 best loved wineries and wines

We bring you our Top 10 most viewed wineries and top 10 best-selling wines.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb
Tuesday, 3 August, 2021

What people say about wine.co.za - Allister Kreft, Madeleine Stenwreth & Harry Melck

We are very humbled by the very many wonderful messages of congratulation we have received for our 25th birthday. We are delighted to share them with you - here is the first set of many!
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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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
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Monday, 19 October, 2020

CellarDirect turns 1! and already launched 52 shops

Most wineries require a direct-to-consumer (DtC) platform which is both simple and effective. CellarDirect ticks both those boxes.
CellarDirect
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Monday, 25 May, 2020

Direct to Consumer wine orders well over R1m for May

wine.co.za has being bringing up new DTC online stores at an unbelievable pace in the last two months - and those stores have been taking orders at an unprecedented rate. wine.co.za has been working hard for 24 years, building a solid systems foundation and are delighted to be able to cope with the massive influx of online orders.
wine.co.za
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Sunday, 26 April, 2020

Level 4 Lockdown restrictions - industry comment needed urgently

The DTI has asked for comments on the Level 4 restrictions and we urge wineries and related business to submit their comments by midday Monday 27th April. wine.co.za will make an application for online sales to be permitted.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 7 April, 2020

Who are these thousands of people still visiting the winelands every day?

The lockdown and COVID-19 have changed our world forever. Wineries and restaurants are closed and hotels are empty. But we are delighted to report that wine.co.za still has over 5000 wine lovers visiting our beautiful winelands daily, from the comfort of their homes.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Friday, 27 March, 2020

wine.co.za COVID status as from 27 March 2020

In light of the 21 day lockdown in South Africa, the wine.co.za team are now all working from home. Our online services will continue, but we are unable to ship any wine during this time.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
Friday, 20 March, 2020

wine.co.za COVID-19 response

Nobody is immune to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. wine.co.za has taken steps to ensure business can continue as usual, and that our staff are protected against any possible infection. We must all work together to #flattenthecurve to minimise the impact, with a particular view to protect the vulnerable in our society.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Buying and selling wine doesn't get any easier!

In response to the impact of COVID-19, it is ever more necessary to have systems in place to facilitate online sales. We at wine.co.za are pleased to report that our Direct to Consumer solution for wineries has been running successfully for 5 months, and currently launching a new wine shop every day!
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
Friday, 6 March, 2020

Meet the Winemaker: Marinda Kruger-Claassen from Elgin Vintners on Radio Helderberg

Take a few moments to listen to Marinda Kruger-Claassen from Elgin Vintners, talking to Johann Myburgh about her journey from the friendly city of Port Elizabeth, to being a winemaker in the cool climate of Elgin. This is part of wine.co.za's Radio Helderberg monthly ''Meet the Winemaker'' interview series.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb (Editor)
Friday, 28 February, 2020

Judy Brower introduces wine.co.za - sponsor of Meet the Winemaker series on Radio Helderberg

wine.co.za is proud to be the sponsor of the monthly Meet the Winemaker series of interviews on Radio Helderberg. Before our first exciting winemaker goes on air next week Wednesday, co-owner Judy Brower looks back at our 24 year journey in the industry and what we're all about with presenter Johann Myburgh.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Is your website giving you a headache?

Keeping one's website up to date is challenging. Which is why wine.co.za has put so much effort into making it easy for wineries to keep their online presence dynamic and relevant.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

Out and About with wine.co.za: Celebrating 361 years of winemaking I Whimsical Wonderdal I Paul Cluver visit

Exploring beautiful places like Wonderdal at Hazendal Estate and Paul Cluver is always a treat and South African winemaking celebrated it 361st year with the annual Harvest Commemorative at Groot Constantia.
wine.co.za
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Friday, 7 February, 2020

Top 5 wines, events and wine news for January 2020

Our Top 5 wine events, news and favourite wines - as chosen by you, our readers, are always an interesting mix.
wine.co.za , Trudie Webb (Editor)
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Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

Direct to Consumer sales statistics

wine.co.za is building direct to consumer shops for South African wine producers. This report is a small sample of what participating wineries have access to using CellarDirect, in order to understand and grow their direct channels.
Kevin Kidson - wine.co.za
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Thursday, 14 November, 2019

Weddings and websites - what do they have in common?

When you are about to get married, all your energy is spent on the wedding day. Who to invite, the decor, the food, the venue, the dress, ceremony, wines, parents, friends, family and who sits where. Is anyone focusing on the marriage? What happens after the wedding day?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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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
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Tuesday, 12 November, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Swartland, Stellenbosch and Hermanus

We went tripping through the Swartland with Eben Sadie, Babylons Peak and Lammershoek. Then up the hill at Neethlingshof to see the journey from vine to wine and a surprise vegan lunch. Always so many activities to choose from at Benguela Cove.
wine.co.za
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Thursday, 7 November, 2019

Want to boost attendance at your wine events?

The wine calendar is very full and consumers are spoilt for choice, so why not take the high road and boost your event on wine.co.za?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 5 November, 2019

CellarDirect - your direct to consumer sales channel

CellarDirect is a new direct to consumer (DTC) service from wine.co.za that allows producers to build a direct channel, including powerful marketing, customer relationship management & re-targeting capabilities.
Kevin Kidson
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Monday, 4 November, 2019

Guess who is turning 21?

I only recently discovered that the variety, Carménère, is in fact considered to be only 21 years old, as it was re-discovered in Chile in the 90s and then officially recognised again in 1998. Why?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Friday, 1 November, 2019

Need a good place to tell your story?

''Less stuff, more stories'' was trend analyst Dion Chang's message at the Wine & Food Tourism Conference. But how to make sure that your stories reach the right audience?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Monday, 28 October, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Delheim 80th I Bosjes I Peter Falke I Cape Fine and Rare Wine Auction

Celebrating 80 years of winemaking at Delheim, visiting the dreamy Peter Falke, the reinvention of the Nederburg Auction... See our photos of our time out and about in the winelands.
wine.co.za
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Thursday, 24 October, 2019

Launching a new wine or business?

The economy is tight, business is tough, and as usual, wine.co.za comes to the party making it easy and efficient to boost your business or launch a wine to a global audience.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Neil Ellis 35th I Michelangelo Awards I Cape Wine Academy 40th I Food&Wine Conference

2019 has seen some important milestones and celebrations and iconic Stellenbosch producer, Neil Ellis, celebrated 35 years of winemaking at his Stellenbosch winery while The Cape Wine Academy has been providing wine education for 40 years. The Michelangelo Awards is also 23 years this year and we enjoyed the glitz and glam of the event.
wine.co.za
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Friday, 4 October, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Moet & Chandon Best Young Sommelier I WOSA 2019 Sommelier World Cup Finals I Tim Atkin Tasting

September saw sommeliers taking over Cape Town and Tim Atkin calling South Africa the most exciting wine-making country.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb
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Monday, 30 September, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Kanonkop, Quoin Rock, Adama Wines and Khayelitsha with Nederburg & Qhubeka

The wine.co.za team is privileged to see and experience the buzz of the Cape Winelands.
wine.co.za
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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
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Friday, 16 August, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Francois Pienaar at Marianne | Pinotage Top 10 Awards | Old Vines Tasting at Volkskombuis | Women in Wine at Allee Bleu

Anomalous August! From two weeks of relative quietness to a sudden rush of some of the best events all year! We celebrated the dedication of the '95 to Francois Pienaar at Marianne, witnessed excellence at the Pinotage Top 10 Awards, sipped heritage with an Old Vines tasting and honoured women with the Women in Wine at Allee Bleue.
wine.co.za, Thomas Davidson
Friday, 26 July, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Roodeberg Dr. Charles Niehaus | Avenue of Blue | SAWTC finals | PB Liquor Trade Show

Caught in the wiles of winter, we sought the warmth and comfort of the Roodeberg Dr. Charles Niehaus at Carne in Cape Town, uncovered the engima of the Avenue of Blue, basked in the brilliance of the South African Wine Tasting finalists and explored the variety at the PB Liquor Trade Show...
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
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Friday, 19 July, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Pebbles | Creation Wines | Tops at Spar Super Taster

In this week's Out & About, we visited the Pebbles Academy for the first day of school, experienced exception at Creation wines and even saw our very own Jaime-lee and Yoliswa contend for the title of Super Taster...
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
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Friday, 12 July, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report | Steenberg introduction of Elunda Basson | Old Road Co. | Winetech

Joyous July! During an unusual bout of sunny weather during the Cape winter we visited Morgenster for the Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report, we witnessed the introduction of new cellar master Elunda Basson at Steenberg, visited the fabulous Old Road Co. in Franschhoek and brushed up on our wine knowledge with Winetech!
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
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Monday, 8 July, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Chenin Congress | Distell Inter Hotel Cookoff | De Wetshof Chardonnay Experience | Old Mutual Trophy Tasting

In this week's Out and About our roving reporter witnessed the first Chenin International Congress, we tasted the finest foods at the Distell Inter Hotel Cookoff, enjoyed the De Wetshof Chardonnay Experience and sipped excellence at the Old Mutual Trophy Tasting.
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
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Friday, 28 June, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Wacky Wine Weekend I Franschhoek Wine Tram I Waterford Outing I Steenberg Excursion

In this week's Out and About we feature our own Yoliswa at the Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend, our editor's adventure on the Franschhoek Wine Tram and outings to both Waterford and Steenberg!
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
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Monday, 24 June, 2019

What is a wine.co.za Spotlight?

Time is our most precious commodity, so to ensure we save you time, and make life easier for you, we have created Spotlight pages on wine.co.za. A super-efficient way for organisations to showcase their awards, wines, wineries, stories, photos, events and even videos
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 14 June, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: SA Wine Tasting Champs Cape Town I Old Mutual Trophy Awards I Beyerskloof Expedition I Office Party

Jocund June! We witnessed the best of South African wine at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Awards and were blown away by Capetonian supertasters at the SA Wine Tasting Championships. We were treated to an exceptional experience at Beyerskloof and, when faced with multiple birthdays, a farewell and one welcome, we did what comes naturally when you work with wine, we threw a party!
wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)
Friday, 31 May, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Alto & Middelvlei Centenaries I Boplaas' Portuguese Journey I Distell Inter Hotel Challenge I Kunjani Excellence

Magnificent May. We witnessed the historic centenaries of Alto and Middelvlei, took a journey with Boplaas, admired excellence with the Distell Inter Hotel challenge and indulged in the elegance of Kunjani.
wine.co.za
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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
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Friday, 29 March, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Cavalli I Hebron at Piekenierskloof I Allesverloren charm I Balance at Company Gardens

March was a month to remember. We even joined the circus! We had food and wine experiences on our doorstep and ventured a little further to try new ones in Piekenierskloof. Follow our adventures in the winelands through our photos...
wine.co.za
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Monday, 18 March, 2019

We don't drink coffee at 5 o'clock!

How did a chance refusal of coffee at a small town in Uruguay lead to the unusual Spanish cultivar, Albarino, making its way to the bottle at Springfield Wine Estate in Robertson?
Judy Brower
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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
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Friday, 15 February, 2019

Out and About with wine.co.za: Wine Harvest Commemorative I Survivor Syrah Launch I Graham Beck Harvest I Pebbles After School Club Awards

The year has been off to a good start and kept the team out and about with wine launches and celebrations and jumping in to be part of the harvest. Follow our time in the winelands through our photos...
wine.co.za
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Friday, 7 December, 2018

Out and About with wine.co.za: Benguela Cove MCC launch I Year-End Function at Middelvlei I StreetSmart Handover

Wineries are gearing up for the festive season and our team got to wine down a bit with our annual staff party at Middelvlei. Just in time for the season, Benguela Cove launched their stylish new Cuvee58 MCC and it's always special to be part of a StreetSmart Handover and seeing their impact in the winelands.
wine.co.za
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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
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 30 November, 2018

Out and About with wine.co.za: Villiera MCC & Chocolate I Painted Wolf Tasting Room Launch I Quoin Rock Gate experience I Vinimark Bubbly Tasting

We tackle 16-course pairings, new wolf dens and bottomless bubbly. The wine.co.za team are always out and about, trying new experiences and sharing them with you.
wine.co.za
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Friday, 23 November, 2018

Out and About with wine.co.za: Quoin Rock Rebirth I Armand Kook Kaal I BLACC Fest I Celebration of Chard I PYDA Graduation

Naked chefs, winery rebirths, township wine festivals and Chardonnay celebrations in Robertson have kept the wine.co.za team out and about. Follow our month in the winelands through our photos...
wine.co.za
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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
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
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Friday, 28 September, 2018

Getting the world to taste the sunshine in our wines #tastesunshine

With South African Wines taking the world by storm, it is the perfect time for the annual #tastesunshine event, when we celebrate our Heritage Day and create more opportunities to share the sunshine in our wine.
wine.co.za
Monday, 24 September, 2018

What are you doing this #HeritageDay? How about tasting some sunshine?

There is a beautiful word we use in South Africa ; ‘kuier’
wine.co.za
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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, 12 July, 2018

Does wine.co.za have an APP?

Every man and his proverbial dog has an app.... so why not wine.co.za?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 4 June, 2018

Jolette Steyn keeps her crown: SAWTC 2018 Cape Town

The 6th edition of the Cape Town South African Wine Tasting Championships took place at the TAJ Hotel in Cape Town on the 2nd of June 2018.
Jean-Vincent Ridon
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Friday, 9 March, 2018

wine.co.za goes mobi

"Most people access the internet via mobile," says Arthur Goldstuck, managing director of researchers World Wide Worx. Wine lovers are no different and we see almost 50% of wine.co.za's readership is from a mobile device and expect that number to grow
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 12 December, 2017

LIVE Extreme Wine Pairing with Jean Vincent Ridon & wine.co.za

Keen to get up close and personal with our fab French Sommelier?
TOPS at SPAR Wine Show
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Thursday, 30 November, 2017

The shoe fits: we have a new editor

wine.co.za has had a number of editors over the years, and we are very sad to say goodbye to Renee Barnard, but we are very fortunate to have one of our Content Team stepping up into the role and we welcome Trudie Webb to the Editor position as from 1 Dec.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Tuesday, 26 September, 2017

Celebrating and sharing South African Wines on Heritage Day with #tastesunshine

wine.co.za celebrated their 21st with a wonderful Braai Day at The Shed
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Friday, 22 September, 2017

Time to #tastesunshine on Sunday 24th Sept

Are you ready for the world's largest tasting of South African Wine? You too, could have a little bit of sunshine, anywhere on the planet!
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 13 September, 2017

Looking back over the last 21 years at wine.co.za

Local wine portal, www.wine.co.za, is celebrating 21 years this year, having registered the URL wine.co.za as proud South Africans in the early days in 1996, when the internet was just a buzzword.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Monday, 28 August, 2017

wine.co.za comes of age! Join us on Braai day to #tastesunshine and celebrate #winecoza21

We are 21 today! wine.co.za was registered on 28 August 1996 and has gone through many iterations to get to where it is today.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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Wednesday, 23 August, 2017

Spreading the love through wine - #tastesunshine - SAVE THE DATE - Sun 24th Sept

Many of us feel that our wine is a little bit of sunshine in a bottle, and so wine.co.za is inviting you to share this sunshine with your friends/family/strangers - all around the world.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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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
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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
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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, 2 February, 2017

wine.co.za launches new social media event coverage service

Want to take the headache out of marketing event coverage?
Tomas Kranenburg - wine.co.za
Monday, 23 January, 2017

A message to all the wine novices!

In my last article I declared that I wanted to become a real wine expert within 10 to 20 years! It takes a lot of time, and glasses of wine, to become a real wine connoisseur. I climbed into my car, taking my notepad, my pen, my camera and an open palette, I had work to do. It was time to expand my wine knowledge, but I couldn’t do it on my own, therefore I brought in some help.
Brigitte Oosterhuis
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
Wednesday, 2 November, 2016

Hey, let's talk about wine!

What do you have to do when tasting wine and you’re not an experienced taster? I didn’t know, but I have learnt what NOT to do! In the past month I have been to two really different wine events, with varying atmospheres and different types of people. After both events, I came home with very different feelings, both positive, but still different.
Brigitte Oosterhuis
Thursday, 6 October, 2016

Adventure at Avontuur Wine Estate

This time around, Sheryl took the three Dutch interns to the Avontuur Wine Estate. They were given a tour around the farm and had a wine tasting with an added twist!
Brigitte Oosterhuis
Monday, 19 September, 2016

First wine tasting of our Dutch interns at Morgenster Estate

Hereby the second update from our interns. This time they will tell you about their experiences of their first wine tasting. The whole wine.co.za team was invited to Morgenster Wine Estate and it was not just a regular wine tasting, it was a special one! Enjoy!
Brigitte Oosterhuis
Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

First impressions of a Dutch intern

From the start of September wine.co.za has three Dutch Interns on board. One of these interns, Brigitte Oosterhuis will give a regular update of their experiences at wine.co.za. See her first impressions below... Enjoy!
Brigitte Oosterhuis
Thursday, 21 July, 2016

The harbour of opportunity in the wine industry

Are we sitting on a gold mine at wine.co.za?
Judy Brower
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
Thursday, 17 March, 2016

Want to tell us what you think of wine.co.za?

Evaluating oneself is part of growing up and we would love to know what you value about wine.co.za
Judy Brower
Wednesday, 15 April, 2015

Sommeliers - do we need them?

How are we going to raise South Africa's per capita wine consumption from 7 litres per annum? With #RootstockSA trending just below #Rhodesmustfall during the Rootstock event on Thurs 9th April, perhaps we are already on our way - by raising the profile of wine through initiatives like this!
Judy Brower
Thursday, 19 March, 2015

Why don't we make our own Prosecco?

According to Jancis Robinson, Prosecco is all the rage in Europe & the UK. I love bubbles and have been thinking about Prosecco and wondering why we don't seem to have an equivalent in South Africa. If there was, how would I know?
Judy Brower
Friday, 6 March, 2015

Do you 'nose' your wine?

At wine.co.za we feel passionately about empowering and informing people. The vast majority of people in South Africa are not necessarily exposed to a wine culture. Being in the wine industry ourselves we take it for granted that everyone knows that wine is made from grape juice and that harvest takes place in the summer.
Judy Brower
Friday, 20 February, 2015

Top 5 on wine.co.za?

What to do in the winelands... where's the best place to have breakfast? who offers great lunch on a winefarm? where can I stay in the Cape winelands?
Judy Brower
Friday, 30 January, 2015

Hitting the high notes at wine.co.za

We are delighted to report on some milestones at wine.co.za
Judy Brower
Wednesday, 10 December, 2014

Glazed Gammon and Slaphakskeentjies

Two festive recipes to keep everyone's hunger at bay over Christmas. You're welcome
Judy Brower
Thursday, 4 December, 2014

Sending Wine gifts is just so easy...

Do you need to ensure your holiday house has wine for the holidays? Need a last-minute gift? Look no further.... wine.co.za's new shop has made it so easy...
Judy Brower
Monday, 10 November, 2014

Need to send a gift or stock up with wine for the holidays?

Time is the most precious commodity, and wine.co.za's new shop will save you plenty of angst & time! We bring you a great selection of wines & beautifully packaged wine gifts to send to your business associates & loved ones - prices include delivery anywhere in South Africa. What could be simpler?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
Friday, 24 October, 2014

Do you want tourists to know about your restaurant?

It's a bit of a no-brainer really... especially since wine.co.za is running a special of 10% off if you come on board or upgrade your winery listing.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
Monday, 29 September, 2014

wine.co.za offers great new Tourism Search feature

Trying to find a restaurant (that’s child-friendly) in the winelands? Or looking to take granny (in her wheelchair) for breakfast in the Helderberg?
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
Friday, 5 September, 2014

Happy 10th birthday to the Pebbles Project

It is no small feat to have grown Pebbles over the last 10 years to a successful and reputable non-profit organisation.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
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