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Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

Durbanville Hills winemaker Wilhelm Coetzee passes away

Wilhelm Coetzee, red winemaker at Durbanville Hills, passed away on Friday, 12 September 2025.

wine.co.za

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 15 September, 2025

Summer starts now with Groot Phesantekraal’s all-new Sparkling Chenin Blanc

Groot Phesantekraal has just released its debut Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025.

Groot Phesantekraal

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Monday, 15 September, 2025

Where a story comes to life with every sip: Rijk Melck on Muratie and its heritage

As much as the saying about wine being poetry in a bottle is true, at Muratie, there's a story in every glass. And, who better to tell these stories than its custodian, Rijk Melck?

Renate Engelbrecht

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Results of the Pinot Noir Challenge 2025

The cool slopes of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley produced two of the highest-scoring wines at the Pinot Noir Challenge 2025.

Pinot Noir Challenge

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Obituary: Jan Boland Coetzee, South African wine and rugby great

Jan Boland Coetzee, one of South Africa’s most influential winemakers and a Springbok rugby legend, has passed away after a brief illness at the age of 80.

Decanter, Malu Lambert

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Trophy time as Kleine Zalze grabs top Michelangelo spot for Chardonnay

Kleine Zalze has been ordained winner of the Michelangelo Awards' Trophy for Chardonnay, claiming the esteemed competition’s silverware with the Family Reserve Chardonnay 2024.

Kleine Zalze

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Heineken Beverages backs its wine brands with big plans

Emboldened by its early but striking success in revitalising Nederburg, HEINEKEN Beverages is poised to begin a similar exercise with Durbanville Hills.

HEINEKEN Beverages

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Merlot, ribcanha and braaibroodjies: Bruce Jack's recipe for a real South African Heritage Day

This Heritage Month, Bruce Jack Wines is bottling the spirit of South African braai with the Bruce Jack Braai Box Merlot.

Bruce Jack Wines

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Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

The perfect storm in a glass: The threats darkening Spanish wine's horizon

Climate change, decreased consumption, tariffs, price hikes and greater competition in new terroirs complicate the Spanish market.

El Pais, Miguel Ángel García Vega

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Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

Quoin Rock redefines red wine and Cap Classique excellence

Quoin Rock celebrates another milestone year in 2025, with prestigious awards reaffirming its place among South Africa's finest.

Quoin Rock

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