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Published on Thursday, 13 August, 2026
South African wines are conquering the world. Give them the glass they deserve!
The global reputation of South African wine is soaring, with local estates firmly establishing themselves among the world’s elite.
Crystal Direct
Published on Thursday, 13 August, 2026
SA Terroir Wine Awards: Top 2026 terroir wines crowned
The country’s finest wines from officially demarcated terrains have just been named at the 21st annual SA Terroir Wine Awards, where the top six trophies were awarded to wine producers from five different terrains.
SA Terroir Wine Awards
Published on Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Pieter Ferreira to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from IWC
Pieter Ferreira, affectionately known as “Mr Bubbles”, is to receive the IWC Lifetime Achievement Award in London, making him only the second South African to obtain this prestigious accolade.
Pieter Ferreira Wines
Published on Wednesday, 12 August, 2026
Nominations open for 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event
The esteemed Wine Harvest Commemorative Event announced the opening of nominations for the 2027 honours, with submissions closing on Monday, 17 August 2026.
SA Wine Harvest
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Thursday, 13 August, 2026
South African wines are conquering the world. Give them the glass they deserve!
The global reputation of South African wine is soaring, with local estates firmly establishing themselves among the world’s elite.
Crystal Direct
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
SA Terroir Wine Awards: Top 2026 terroir wines crowned
The country’s finest wines from officially demarcated terrains have just been named at the 21st annual SA Terroir Wine Awards, where the top six trophies were awarded to wine producers from five different terrains.
SA Terroir Wine Awards
FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Pieter Ferreira to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from IWC
Pieter Ferreira, affectionately known as “Mr Bubbles”, is to receive the IWC Lifetime Achievement Award in London, making him only the second South African to obtain this prestigious accolade.
Pieter Ferreira Wines
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 12 August, 2026
Nominations open for 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event
The esteemed Wine Harvest Commemorative Event announced the opening of nominations for the 2027 honours, with submissions closing on Monday, 17 August 2026.
SA Wine Harvest
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Rallying behind Johan Grimbeek: Winemaker facing cancer needs our help
The South African wine fraternity is calling on its members to support esteemed Kanu Wines winemaker, Johan Grimbeek, as he faces a challenging battle with brain cancer.
wine.co.za
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
The Old Vine Project - Part 2: Old vines are expensive. Here's why they're worth it
Keeping an old vine in the ground costs money, and it's not always an easy sell to the accountants.
Vinimark
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Boplaas 1932 Hanepoot crowned National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
Boplaas Family Vineyards' Block 1932 Hanepoot 2024 was named a National Winner at the prestigious SA Terroir Wine Awards.
Boplaas
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
10 best Waitrose wines for summer, according to a drinks expert
Becky Paskin shares the supermarket’s crisp Sauvignon Blancs, sparkling rosés and chilled reds to try now.
The Standard, Becky Paskin
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Is the wine crisis just another phase?
Liz Thach MW, president of the Wine Market Council in the United States, views the current market slump as cyclical.
Meiningers, Jeff Siegel
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