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Published on Monday, 16 February, 2026
The bitter truth: Wine vs beer
"Wine is definitely not a classless affair. I'll say it differently. There is classism ingrained in wine culture..."
Razeen Adams
Published on Friday, 13 February, 2026
Call to enter the Investec Trophy Wine and Trophy Spirits Shows
Enter the 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show and Investec Trophy Spirits Show competitions now!
Trophy Wine Show
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Monday, 16 February, 2026
The bitter truth: Wine vs beer
"Wine is definitely not a classless affair. I'll say it differently. There is classism ingrained in wine culture..."
Razeen Adams
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 13 February, 2026
Call to enter the Investec Trophy Wine and Trophy Spirits Shows
Enter the 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show and Investec Trophy Spirits Show competitions now!
Trophy Wine Show
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Court of Master Sommeliers returns to South Africa in 2026 with Chenin Noir
The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe programme will return to Johannesburg in June 2026, hosted by Chenin Noir.
Chenin Noir
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
A weekend for wine lovers at Boschendal
An escape to the Boschendal in the Cape Winelands, shaped by wine, landscapes, and the rhythm of the farm.
Boschendal
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
China to grant zero tariffs on South African wine under new trade pact
China and South Africa have signed an agreement that will grant South African exports, including wine, zero tariffs.
Vino Joy News, Morris Cal
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Liv-ex: fine wine market only at the start of recovery
The fine wine market is still only at the start of the recovery, but Liv-ex remains optimistic.
The Drinks Business, Arabella Mileham
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Harvest, heart and sunset moments at Perdeberg
As the golden light settles over the Paarl hills, there’s something magical happening at Perdeberg Wines.
Perdeberg
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