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Friday, 29 November, 2024

South African wine industry opposes drastic excise tax increases

South Africa Wine strongly opposes the government's proposed excise tax increases on wine, which could see rates rise by 80%.
South Africa Wine
Monday, 21 October, 2024

South African wine industry leader receives prestigious international honour

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine has awarded Wendy Jonker Hanekom its prestigious Merit Award.
South Africa Wine
Friday, 18 October, 2024

Yvette van der Merwe makes history as the first woman from Africa to become OIV president

Yvette van der Merwe of SAWIS has been appointed the president of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 16 October, 2024

New era of professionalism in the wine industry

The South African Wine Industry Professional Body recently achieved a significant milestone by registering as a non-profit company.
South Africa Wine
Wednesday, 16 October, 2024

South Africa Wine launches graduate placement programme to nurture future industry leaders

South Africa Wine is proud to announce the 2024 Graduate Placement Programme, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the wine industry.
South Africa Wine
Tuesday, 8 October, 2024

Grape4Green project: Make the circle bigger

South Africa Wine supports the Grape4Green project, an initiative led by Stellenbosch University to advance the circular economy in the grape and wine industry.
South Africa Wine
Wednesday, 7 August, 2024

Waterkloof Estate’s Roelien Harolds reaches for greater heights

Management at Waterkloof Estate believes in providing employees with as many opportunities as possible and spending time with them to ensure knowledge transfer occurs successfully is an investment.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 24 July, 2024

South Africa Wine put research at the fore

South Africa Wine's 2024 research book details the strategies and research dedicated to ensuring the growth of the South African wine industry.
South Africa Wine
Monday, 15 July, 2024

Gerrie Grootboom of Roodezandt RF - A role model who motivates and inspires

We often refer to role models in the workplace, but we do not always realize that they share certain qualities and skills that can have a considerable impact on colleagues and the workplace. But how do we identify and define a role model?
Santi Basson
Thursday, 30 May, 2024

South Africa Wine Summit: Opportunity for repositioning is here

On 23 May, wine industry leaders, stakeholders, and media convened at the CTICC to exchange insights and discuss the future of South African wine.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 6 May, 2024

Systems and holistic approaches key to human development

South Africa Wine’s People Development division is a value-driven entity. It provides coordinated access to support learning and development, addresses industry skills gaps, and generates related reports.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 15 April, 2024

South Africa Wine Technical Yearbook – evolving, adapting and an industry favourite

In an industry where knowledge is king, South Africa Wine's Technical Yearbook reigns supreme, illuminating the path forward for the viticulture and oenology community, one insightful article at a time.
South Africa Wine
Wednesday, 20 March, 2024

Blend and bond: The South Africa Wine Summit marks a new dawn for the wine industry

Aptly named Blend and Bond, the upcoming South Africa Wine Summit embodies the collaboration that defines the SA wine landscape.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 26 February, 2024

Wine tourism soars to new heights in 2024

The start of each new year allows one to reflect, not only personally but professionally as well, on the state of work, the world of wine, and how environmental changes will likely impact us in the coming year.
South Africa Wine
Friday, 23 February, 2024

Excise increase a blow to the wine and brandy industry

The excise hike introduced by the National Treasury will further hamper the South African wine industry's economic recovery.
South Africa Wine
Thursday, 8 February, 2024

Addressing crucial priorities: Call for urgent action in upcoming State of the Nation Address

In anticipation of tonight's State of the Nation Address, South Africa Wine highlights several matters requiring immediate attention.
South Africa Wine
Monday, 22 January, 2024

Opstal Estate: Rock-solid between the Slanghoek and Badsberg Mountains

The Slanghoek and Badsberg Mountains embrace the Slanghoek Valley and demarcate its boundaries. The valley has a rich history which can be linked to Opstal Estate.
Santi Basson
Monday, 11 December, 2023

La Bri - Transfer of knowledge promotes positive self-esteem

According to Irene de Fleuriot, general manager, and winemaker, one of the exceptional features of La Bri is that the people who work here do not simply leave the service of the estate.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

First crop estimate for 2024 suggests good outlook | #Harvest2024

Wine grape producers expect a good and somewhat larger 2024 wine grape crop compared to the relatively small harvest of 2023.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 4 December, 2023

Cellar Assistants Programme - Information days and senior cellar assistants’ workshops add value

The Cellar Assistants’ Programme is known for the knowledge transfer to cellar assistants and aims to achieve this practically and holistically.
Santi Basson
Friday, 24 November, 2023

Campaign to celebrate South African wine kicks off

We look forward to another birthday celebration for South African wine on 2 February 2024.
South Africa Wine
Tuesday, 14 November, 2023

Clarity regarding permit requirements for the EU and UK EPA TQR

In the past 2 weeks, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development published gazettes outlining the procedure for exports. South Africa Wine provides clarity.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 1 November, 2023

Roodezandt RF - Employer involvement establishes leaders

As visitors enter the picturesque village of Robertson, one cannot ignore the prominent house on Voortrekker Street with a Neo-Classical gable and sash windows.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 31 October, 2023

South Africa Wine launches professional body for career development

In a first for the wine industry, the South African Wine Industry Professional Body was launched in Paarl.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 19 October, 2023

Spirit of optimism about the 2024 South African wine harvest season

Following a smaller harvest in 2023, wine grape producers are positive that the South African harvest season on hand holds great promise.
South Africa Wine
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 5 October, 2023

Neethlingshof - A focus on knowledge development

Neethlingshof Wine Estate believes that knowledge development is an important aspect of the estate's philosophy.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 9 August, 2023

Women add value - they have the power to create, nurture and transform

Almost half of the women in South Africa are unemployed, statistics show.
Santi Basson
Thursday, 20 July, 2023

The value of healthy disagreements

Thirty years ago, with a lot of head-nodding and toeing the line, the yes–man or yes-woman was the stereotype of the ideal employee.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 28 June, 2023

Winetech Cellar Assistants’ Programme: Workshops for senior cellar assistants

The Winetech Cellar Assistants’ Programme will present workshops in August and September 2023 for senior cellar assistants.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 12 June, 2023

Reflecting on 2022 - Winetech Annual Report

Winetech is pleased to present its 2022 Annual Report, now available for download.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 5 June, 2023

Frontier ‘Eco2Wine’ EU Horizon Europe Doctoral Training Network project set to boost innovation in winemaking

Stellenbosch University is part of a consortium of worldwide academic institutions that have obtained funding from the European Union.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 8 May, 2023

Winetech information days for cellar assistants

The well-known Winetech Cellar Assistant Programme hosted for the first time an information day for cellar assistants during 2022.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 17 April, 2023

Uncertain times are a constant – be flexible and adaptable

Now more than ever before, leaders in South Africa are facing rapid change which has become the norm. Adaptable leadership is no longer an asset, but a necessity.
Winetech
Monday, 6 March, 2023

Winetech 2022 Technical Yearbook

One of Winetech’s key focus areas is the communication of research results, Winetech funded and international, to the South African wine industry. Using various knowledge transfer platforms, we aim to provide the industry with ideas for innovation that can contribute to the industry's sustainability in the long run.
Winetech
Monday, 6 February, 2023

Research into practice

Winegrape growers were invited to an information day to showcase the results of a research project which evaluates the drought tolerance of various cultivars.
Lucinda Heyns
Monday, 23 January, 2023

Winetech publications now available in digital format

Thanks to funding received from Villa, Winetech has digitized the older publications and they are now available online.
Winetech
Monday, 16 January, 2023

Latest Winetech research booklet released

Winetech's 2022 research booklet, containing information on their projects, is now available for download.
Winetech
Thursday, 20 October, 2022

Wine industry launches first e-learning platform for vineyard workers

For the first time ever, vineyard workers can hone their skills online, thanks to the launch of an e-learning platform.
Vinpro
Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

Innovation and technology help producers farm better

Winetech and Vinpro shared the latest research and innovation in viticulture during their recent information days.
Vinpro
Wednesday, 5 October, 2022

Chenin Blanc International Congress 2022

Experience an educational journey in Cape Town as Stellenbosch host the prestigious 2022 Chenin Blanc International Congress. 
Winetech
Wednesday, 7 September, 2022

Cavalli Estate – A successful approach to individual development

At Cavalli Estate, it is essential that employees take responsibility for the quality and efficiency of their work.
Santi Basson
Tuesday, 23 August, 2022

Wine industry shares wise farming tips at regional days

Precision wine grape farming will be in the spotlight during a series of Winetech Vinpro regional information days in September.
Vinpro
Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

Winetech 2022 Cellar Assistants’ Information Day – A new alternative approach to knowledge transfer

The Winetech Cellar Assistants’ Programme makes an important contribution to knowledge transfer to cellar assistants.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 20 July, 2022

Warwick Wines - A story of people and wine

Since 2009, Warwick's cellar assistants have been regular participants in the Winetech Cellar Assistants’ Programme.
Santi Basson
Friday, 8 July, 2022

Vinpro vineyard training yields good returns

Wine grape producers and their teams can reap great benefits from participating in Vinpro’s vineyard worker training programme.
Vinpro
Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Reflecting on 2021 - Winetech Annual Report

When one starts to reflect on 2021 you realise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and its effects will last. Google revealed that the most used phrase in 2021 was “new normal.”
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 14 June, 2022

Esona Boutique Wine Estate - The Very One

Robertson Valley was the one region that made an impression Rowan and Caryl Beattie, and so they could not let the opportunity to buy a 19-hectare farm outside Robertson pass them by.
Santi Basson
Tuesday, 7 June, 2022

South African wine industry ready to grow

South Africa’s wine and brandy industry is on a sustainable growth path, with a repositioned strategy and renewed focus.
Vinpro
Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Winetech 2022 transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants – A new approach

The Winetech study groups and senior workshops have made an important contribution through the years to the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 4 May, 2022

New cover crop book launched

Cover Crops in South African Vineyards by Dr Johan Fourie was launched in April.
Winetech
Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

Registrations now open for Winetech and Vinpro's 2022 regional information days

Winetech and Vinpro will bring the latest wine industry trends during a series of regional information days from 10-18 May.
Vinpro
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 20 April, 2022

Winetech Technical Yearbook 2021 now available

Winetech uses various platforms to spread new knowledge, such as Winetech Technical in WineLand Magazine.
Winetech
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
Thursday, 10 March, 2022

Saxenburg - Teamwork ensures success

Saxenburg is a second-generation family business with a philosophy which focuses on successful team effort.
Santi Basson
Thursday, 24 February, 2022

Winetech field days showcase research results

Over the years, Winetech has funded numerous projects relating to irrigation of wine grapes and water use in vineyards. Winetech is currently also funding various projects related to the effective use of water, reaction of grapevines to water stress, drought tolerant cultivars and rootstocks, as well as the management of wastewater.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 10 February, 2022

Winetech Cellar Assistants' Programmes - Why evaluate?

Evaluations are often considered intimidating, and it will be resisted due to an unfounded fear. Whenever an evaluation is about to take place, it always generates two kinds of responses.
Santi Basson
Monday, 31 January, 2022

Winetech 2022 Cellar Assistants’ Programme - Helderberg cellars participate in pilot programme

During the past two years the Covid-pandemic impacted on the Winetech cellar assistant programmes in numerous ways.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 23 November, 2021

Winetech 2021 Study Groups Cellar Assistants Perform

Cellar assistants participating in the Winetech 2021 study groups learned about post-fermentation processes, which included lees contact and clarification of young wines with fining agents and filtration. Maturation, stabilisation and blending, as well as bottling and packaging of wines were also discussed.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 12 October, 2021

Rickety Bridge - Opportunities for Individual Development

Rickety Bridge, located against the Dassenberg near Franschhoek, used to be part of La Provence, a 17th century Huguenot farm.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

Winetech Vinpro Regional Information Days 2021: Wine grape producers adapt for sustainability

South African wine grape and wine producers continue to adapt to economic pressures and the effects of climate change to ensure their own sustainability, and that of the wine industry.
Vinpro
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 9 September, 2021

Namaqua Wines - A Holistic Approach to Leadership and Development

When one hears the word Namaqua,one involuntarily thinks of the region's impressive wildflower display in spring, but also of the well-known cellar, Namaqua Wines in Vredendal. This cellar, approximately 20 kilometres from the cold Atlantic Ocean, is situated at the foot of the Maskam Mountains and on the banks of the Olifantsriver.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 25 August, 2021

The Value of Knowledge Transfer during Difficult Times

It is a grim reality that the South African wine industry has been severely weakened with the continued negative impact of Covid-19, with initial export restrictions, as well as several restrictions on alcohol sales.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 5 August, 2021

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons – Female cellar assistants with firm boundaries

At Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, females have been permanently part of the cellar team for some time.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 1 July, 2021

Waterkloof Wines: A vision for leadership development

Waterkloof believes that an investment should be made in their employees, because content cellar assistants make good wines.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 7 June, 2021

Jennifer Fredericks of La Motte - Perseverance and Dedication

During the early nineties, female cellar assistants were rarely found in the cellars, but today it is common practice to appoint female cellar assistants. Jennifer Fredericks, better known as Jenny, was one of the first female cellar assistants to be appointed in the wine industry.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 11 May, 2021

Lammershoek – Community Development for Successful Transfer of Knowledge

The historic farm Lammershoek, which literally means Lamb’s Corner, is situated against the Paardeberg in the sheltered Aprilskloof. According to legend ewes sought cover, with their lambs, in the valley against the predatory Black Eagles, also known as lammervangers.
Santi Basson
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

Information sessions reflect on Wine Industry status, vineyard trends

How is the wine industry doing one year after the launch of Covid-19, and what’s new in the field of wine grape growing? Winetech and Vinpro answer these and other questions during a series of regional information sessions in May.
Vinpro
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 17 March, 2021

Winetech 2021 Study Groups and Workshops for Senior Cellar Assistants during Times of Uncertainty

The global COVID-19 pandemic has a daily impact on us from all angles, including our health, finances, logistics, relationships, and education, which in turn requires us to develop new skills, learning from each other and from our failures. The past year has been disruptive and during this time it is easy to forget the importance of training and the transfer of knowledge and technology.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 3 December, 2020

Hidden Valley - Sound Relationships Ensure Growth

Hidden Valley estate is situated against the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains and is known for its approach of close collaboration with nature. This philosophy of close collaboration is not limited to the vineyards but is also implemented in the cellar where sound relations ensure successful transfer of knowledge to the cellar team.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 20 November, 2020

Making money in the wine industry is really tough

There are significant costs to producing, storing and marketing wine. It is important that everyone in the value chain understands these costs. Winetech's study groups and workshops certainly make a difference in empowering cellar staff with their educational workshops, the most recent of which covered the difficult topic of profitability
Judy Brower | wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 11 November, 2020

Alvi’s Drift in Top Gear

Alvi’s Drift is situated on the shores of the Breede River near Worcester and the colourful name is derived from the nearby low water bridge, which gives secure access over the river. The farm was established in 1928 and the first owner, Albertus Viljoen van der Merwe, known as Alvi amongst friends and family, was actively involved in the decision to build the bridge over the drift.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 15 October, 2020

Lutzville Vineyards – Enrichment and Development of Knowledge

Lutzville, which is situated close to the Olifantsriver, was previously known as Vleermuijsklip after a rock formation outside the village.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 6 August, 2020

Botha Cellar – Exposure and Continuous Transfer of Knowledge Make a Difference

Botha Cellar is situated near the Waaihoek Mountains on the Ceres road, approximately twenty minutes from Worcester. This cellar processes annually large volumes of wine with the assistance of twelve permanently employed cellar assistants. During the annual harvest, they act as team leaders to approximately forty temporarily employed assistants.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 3 July, 2020

Riebeek Valley Wine Company – A Firm Commitment to Mentorship

Riebeek Valley Wine Company is synonymous with quality wines, with a firm commitment to the development of cellar assistants’ knowledge.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 4 June, 2020

Fairview - A Holistic Approach to Individual Development

Fairview Estate, well-known estate in Suider-Paarl, follows a holistic approach to ensure employees’ well-being, with a focus on the advancement of good, sustainable practices.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 14 May, 2020

Roodezandt Winery - Involvement and interest a solid foundation for healthy relationships

Robertson was established during the 19th century, with the first plots allocated and laid out on the farm Over Roodezandt. Today, the name of the farm is reflected in Roodezandt Winery, which is prominently situated in Voortrekker Street.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 8 May, 2020

Backsberg: A commitment to continuous transfer of knowledge

Backsberg is a regular participant of the Winetech study groups, believing in a holistic approach to developing the cellar team’s knowledge.
Santi Basson
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
Wednesday, 11 March, 2020

Morgenster Shining Brightly

Morgenster, outside Somerset West, is a family business with a commitment to quality and a passion to inspire people. This estate has been a regular participant of the Winetech study groups and Winetech workshops for senior cellar assistants over the past few years.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 4 March, 2020

Winetech transition into the new decade

Winetech (Wine Industry Network of Expertise and Technology) has been the South African Wine industry’s research partner since 1999. Our main objective is to identify, prioritise, coordinate and fund relevant solution-driven research, development and innovation projects or initiatives that will directly contribute to strengthening the profitability and competitiveness of the industry.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 20 February, 2020

Winetech Study groups and Workshops for Senior Cellar Assistants Address Relevant Aspects in 2020

There is a serious need for transfer of knowledge and technology to all cellar assistants in the wine industry, as many cellar assistants have a lack of general knowledge regarding winemaking processes. The solution to these challenges might be found in participating in the Winetech study groups and senior cellar assistant workshops.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 2 October, 2019

Winetech Study Groups Top Achievers for 2019

A short evaluation took place after each of the study groups and the participants’ average marks achieved determined the top ten achievers for 2019. The highest average score achieved for 2019 was 98%.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

SA Innovation Summit – 2019 Winetech Pitching Den Winners

The top 15 Winetech Pitching Den finalists delivered their pitches at the 2019 SA Innovation Summit on Thursday 12 September. Attracting entrepreneurs from Africa, the U.S. and Europe, the competition presented an exciting level of agritech innovation holding potential for application to the South African wine industry.
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 6 September, 2019

Feeling lonely? Imagine what it was like 300 years ago

I was delighted when Janno Briers-Louw invited me to visit Eenzaamheid farm. I must say I knew virtually nothing about the farm - apart from the fact that Janno's aunt was the head-girl of the boarding house at Rustenberg High School for Girls which I attended for 5 dreadful years!
Judy Brower - wine.co.za
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 1 August, 2019

Opstal Estate – Mentorship adds value

Since 2014 Franco Magerman of Opstal Estate in the Slanghoek Valley has been a regular participant of the Winetech study groups. He was also one of the Top-Ten achievers for the Winetech study groups in 2017 and 2018.
Santi Basson
Tuesday, 16 July, 2019

Winetech Workshop for Breedekloof Senior Cellar Assistants

The first Winetech workshop for senior cellar assistants recently took place at Opstal Estate in the Breedekloof.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 5 July, 2019

Orange River Cellars Cellar Assistants Excel

Orange River Cellars, also known as ORC, is situated almost 1000 kilometres north from the Cape Winelands, but distance certainly did not prevent ORC cellar assistants from achieving excellent results in the 2018 Winetech study groups.
Santi Basson
Wednesday, 12 June, 2019

Protect and Prepare Vines for 2020

With the 2019 wine grape harvesting season firmly behind them, South African wine grape producers are already equipping themselves with research findings, technology and best practices to protect and prepare their vines in the run-up to the 2020 harvest, as was evident from a series of viticultural information days in May.
Vinpro
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 3 June, 2019

Star of Stellar Winery

Eunicè Brink participated in the 2018 Winetech study groups and was one of the top ten achievers for 2018.
Santi Basson
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
wine.co.za, Judy Brower
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 1 May, 2019

The Eenzaamheid Philosophy

Danwill Arries of Eenzaamheid, better known as Danny, has been a regular participant of the Winetech study groups since 2013. In 2018 he participated in the Winetech workshops for senior cellar assistants. Danny was one of the top-ten achievers of the 2018 Winetech study groups.
Santi Basson
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
Tuesday, 5 March, 2019

De Doorns Wine Cellar – Could transfer of knowledge ever be sufficient?

Markquin Windvogel, senior cellar assistant at De Doorns Wine Cellar, is a regular participant of the Winetech study groups and in 2018 he attended the Winetech pilot workshops for senior cellar assistants. In 2018 Markquin was one of the top ten achievers of the Winetech study groups.
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 11 February, 2019

Winetech 2019 Study Groups & Senior Cellar Assistants Workshops

The Winetech study groups and senior cellar assistants workshops make a considerable contribution in the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants in the South African wine industry.
Santi Basson
Tuesday, 5 February, 2019

Winetech and Vinpro showcases top vineyards

With the wine grape harvest in full swing throughout South Africa’s vineyards, Winetech and Vinpro recently announced the best vineyard blocks in five regions.
Vinpro
FEATURED ARTICLE
Monday, 4 February, 2019

La Motte develops successful cellar assistants

Godfrey Josiah of La Motte Estate, Franschhoek, has been a regular participant of the Winetech study groups since 2011. He has been also one of the top achievers of the Winetech study groups in 2017 and 2018. In 2018 Godfrey also attended the Winetech pilot programme for senior cellar assistants.
Santi Basson
Friday, 2 November, 2018

Mentorship - How to know if someone qualifies as mentor?

We all get advice from time to time from colleagues, friends and relatives. Even our children often have something to say about what we should do or not do!
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 3 October, 2018

Winetech Pilot Programme: Tasting Workshop for Senior Cellar Assistants

The influence of terroir on the quality of wine ...
Santi Basson
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 26 September, 2018

Winetech Study Groups Top Achievers for 2018

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants in the South African wine industry. The Winetech study groups are endorsed by industry organisations such as the Cape Winemakers Guild and Shiraz SA and aim to address development and the transfer of knowledge in a holistic and practical manner through closer collaboration with cellars.
Winetech, Santi Basson
Thursday, 23 August, 2018

Winetech 2018 Study Group 2

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in transferring knowledge and technology to cellar assistants. Three Afrikaans and Xhosa study groups are presented in participating regions at central venues.
Winetech, Santi Basson
Tuesday, 24 July, 2018

Winetech 2018 Study Group 1

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in transferring knowledge and technology to cellar assistants. Three Afrikaans and Xhosa study groups are presented in participating regions at central venues.
Winetech, Santi Basson
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
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 23 February, 2018

Winetech 2018 Study Groups and Workshops for Senior Cellar Assistants

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants in the South African wine industry.
Winetech, Santi Basson
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
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
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
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 28 September, 2017

Winetech gives recognition to cellar workers

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in the transfer of knowledge to cellar workers in the South African wine industry.
SA Cellar Worker Program
Friday, 9 June, 2017

Delheim's Assistant Winemaker: Nelson Buthelezi

Nelson Buthelezi, assistant winemaker of Delheim, Stellenbosch, father worked on the mines but the 8 Buthelezi children spend their childhood and youth in Ulundi, KZN.
Delheim Wines
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.
wine.co.za, Judy Brower
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
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, 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
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
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, 18 August, 2016

2016 South African Wine Tasting Championships – More than just swirl, smell and sip!

Tasting wine has long been considered an art, as well as a particular science. It is much more than the swishing and swashing of a wine in one’s glass or the discreet gargling action before spitting or swallowing.
Elsenburg, Kelly-Marie Jacobs
Saturday, 23 July, 2016

Dream Big

Joseph Phiri from De Grendel is a good example of the South African wine industry's commitment to the empowerment and training of cellar workers. By Lee-Anne Davidson
VinPro Foundation, Lee-Anne Davidson
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

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
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
Wednesday, 5 November, 2014

Top cellar worker from Roodezandt Wines

Gerrie Grootboom of Roodezandt Wines, Robertson, was announced as the winner of this year's SA Cellar Worker Program during an Information Day which was held at Goudini Spa, Rawsonville. This prestigious function was sponsored for the first time by Nedbank and Old Mutual.
Roodezandt
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
Wednesday, 15 January, 2014

2013 South African Cellar Worker of the Year and Franschhoek Farmworker of the Year Award

Justin Jacobs, Assistant Winemaker at GlenWood, has been awarded the SA Cellar Worker of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the wine industry.
GlenWood
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
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