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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

From the Cape to Piedmont: Idiom Wines takes on Braida at the wine rugby match

Five wine pairings, two distinctive winemaking traditions and one spirited contest - as Braida and Idiom Wines bring the wine rugby match to Piedmont, two days before the Springboks take on the Azzurri in their Nations League encounter in Turin.

Idiom

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Tuesday, 3 November, 2026

What does Heineken’s wine review really say about South African wine?

Heineken’s decision to place its South African wine business under strategic review has landed with a thud in an industry already grappling with falling consumption, pressure on margins and questions about where future growth will come from.

wine.co.za, Carla van der Merwe

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Monday, 2 November, 2026

Forging new ground: the wine pioneers of KwaZulu-Natal’s Midlands

When most South Africans think of wine, their minds automatically turn to the sun-drenched valleys and Mediterranean rhythms of the Western Cape. Yet, an adventurous vanguard of producers is carving out a totally unexpected wine frontier in the picturesque Midlands, in KwaZulu-Natal.

Maryke Roberts

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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

South Africa Wine calls for urgent trade engagement

South Africa Wine is concerned by the US government’s announcement that it intends to end South Africa’s preferential trade access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from 1 January 2027.

South Africa Wine

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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

Wine industry leaders call for collaboration and skills development

Addressing surplus challenges and empowering the next generation were central themes at the SAWIPB affiliates breakfast in Paarl. Stakeholders highlighted how structured graduate placements, technology adoption, and cross-sector partnerships are essential to securing a resilient future for South African agriculture.

Food for Mzansi, Tisetso Manoko

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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

Why South African wine producers are betting big on Kenya’s premium market

With exports reaching US$8.3 million despite declining shipment volumes, South African wine producers are investing in consumer education, retail partnerships and premium experiences to deepen their foothold in Kenya.

Business Today Kenya, Ooro George

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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

One last toast to Firehorse

After many cups of coffee, glasses of wine, and delicious meals shared in the beautiful Firehorse, our much-loved temporary restaurant will come to an end on Sunday, 8 November.

Vergelegen

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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

South Africa: the business case for old vines

The progress made by those flying the flag for South Africa’s old vines can be seen through a spate of new commercial milestones, db discovers.

The Drinks Business, Sarah Neish

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Tuesday, 3 November, 2026

A wedding at Waterford Estate: The perfect start to your forever

There are places that become part of your story long before you realise it. Places you return to, places you remember, places that seem to hold a little more meaning each time you visit.

Waterford Estate

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