South Africa Wine

Happy World Tourism Day!

Celebrate the excitement of travel by visiting and experiencing our stunning Cape winelands. With amazing views, award-winning wines, and warm hospitality, South Africa's winelands are a must-visit for any traveller. So why not plan a trip and experience the magic for yourself?

Vinpro and South Africa Wine, are hosting an information day in your region. Get the latest wine industry and viticultural trends and research on your doorstep.

The dates of the regional information days are as follows:

2 October: Paarl/Swartland
3 October: Stellenbosch/Cape South Coast
10 October: Robertson/Klein Karoo
15 October: Worcester/Breedekloof
17 October: Olifants River

The registration cost for the respective regional days varies between R200 and R250 per person.

Visit https://loom.ly/NyGmo3I for more info and to register.

Celebrate Heritage Day with a glass of South African wine.

South Africa's wine heritage dates back to 1659! Pair your favourite glass of red or white with a local dish. Visit Wines of South Africa for recipes: https://loom.ly/7NjIlmk

South Africa Wine is a proud member of Aware_ZA. We promote and support the responsible use of alcohol.

Prioritise your baby’s health. Don’t drink during pregnancy. Choose love, choose sobriety.

No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/oNSa3aE

Happy Grenache Day!

Grenache favours warm climates and thrives in South African regions such as Swartland, Piekenierskloof and Stellenbosch.

Though plantings of this variety make up less than 1% of the vineyard plantings in South Africa, there are roughly 50 producers of single varietal grenache noir. Many of these are made from old vines.

Old Vine Project | Wines of South Africa | WineLand Magazine | | Visit SA Winelands

South Africa Wine/ Vinpro Streeksingligtingsdag In Robertson / Klein Karoo

Sluit by ons aan op 10 Oktober 2024 by Robertson Wynmakery Landboukoöperatief vir 'n omvattende werkswinkel oor blaartoedienings.
Vergrootglas op Blaarspuit - Ontdek insigte van voeding tot biostimulante saam met kundiges in die bedryf.
Koste: R250

🗓️ Skedule:
08:30 – 08:50: Registrasie
08:50 – 09:00: Opening & Verwelkoming deur Hennie Visser, Vinpro
09:00 – 09:30: Doel van blaarmonsters, interpretasie, hoe, wat en waar deur Dr Pieter Raath/Bennie Diedericks, Labserve
09:30 – 10:00: Oorsig oor die gebruik van blaarvoeding en biostimulante in wingerd met Robert Wilsdorf, Viking
10:00 – 10:30: Gesondheidsbreuk
10:30 – 11:00: Kelp-gebaseerde biostimulante en voedingstowwe in wingerde deur dr Heino Papenfus, Kelpak
11:00 – 11:30: Tandpyn: ʼn Proaktiewe benadering om wingerdstok leeftyd te verleng met Aiden Morton, Gerald Fortuin, Tokara
11:30 – 11:45: Afsluit- en Huistoe-boodskappe deur Hennie Visser, Vinpro
Registreer nou: https://sales.vinpro.co.za/event/2024-south-africa-wine-vinpro-regional-information-day-robertson-klein-karoo/

Vir meer inligting, kontak:
📧 Marie-Louise - [email protected] | 📞 023 626 3017

Moenie hierdie kans mis om jou wingerdbestuursvaardighede te verbeter en met professionele mense in die bedryf te skakel nie. Sien jou daar!🍷🌱

We are excited to see four Agri's got Talent Top 10 finalists for 2024 from the wine industry!

Congratulations to Chanthel Boonzaaier and Arno du Toit from DGB Social (Franschhoek and Wellington), Chester Vincent Fisch from Mountain Ridge Wines (Wolseley), and Franklin Hermanus from Graham Beck Bubbly (Robertson).

These talented individuals will compete in the final on October 11, 2024, at Dawn Mountains, Simondium. This competition, blending life skills and vocal talent, is a testament to the incredible people working in South Africa's fruit and wine industries.

Best of luck to all the finalists!

our Research, Development and Innovation team prides themselves on knowledge transfer and have amassed quite the collection of e-books.

The books are available in both English and Afrikaans and available here: https://loom.ly/ScJVLOA

South Africa reports some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, resulting in a notable prevalence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

FASD is caused by prenatal alcohol use and refers to abnormalities in the foetus (unborn baby). The World Health Organisation estimates that the national FASD prevalence rate in South Africa might be as high as 11%. The global rate is less than 1%. Based on this an estimated 5 million South Africans might have FASD.

South Africa Wine is a proud member of Aware_ZA. We promote and support the responsible use of alcohol.

No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.

Read more: https://loom.ly/D0Q8U9U

Africa's vast and diverse continent is rapidly emerging as a dynamic and untapped market for South African wine. With its rich cultures, growing economies, and a burgeoning middle class eager for new experiences, Africa presents a unique opportunity for South African wine producers to expand their horizons.

Read more: https://loom.ly/n96lE8c

Vinpro and South Africa Wine, are hosting an information day in your region. Get the latest wine industry and viticultural trends and research on your doorstep.

The dates of the regional information days are as follows:

2 October: Paarl/Swartland
3 October: Stellenbosch/Cape South Coast
10 October: Robertson/Klein Karoo
15 October: Worcester/Breedekloof
17 October: Olifants River

The registration cost for the respective regional days varies between R200 and R250 per person.

Contact [email protected] for more info and to register.

Empower the future of our industry. 🌱

South Africa Wine has officially launched the 2024 Graduate Placement Programme, and we need your support to make it a success. This initiative aims to upskill young professionals, offering them opportunities across the wine value chain, from viticulture to logistics.

By investing in talented graduates today, we’re building a stronger, more diverse, and innovative future for our entire industry. Let’s shape the next generation of leaders together. 💼🍇

Get involved now—visit https://loom.ly/KnSM7ok or email [email protected] to learn more.

Let's raise the bar for SA wines together.

Join us for a Knowledge Donation Day hosted by South African Wine Industry Professional Body and sponsored by the Wine Certification Authority (WCA). This workshop on Wine Faults is a golden opportunity to deepen your expertise with hands-on learning led by Dr. Jeanne Brand (Wine Sensory Expert) and Dr. Karien O'Kennedy (Wine Microbiology Expert).

🗓️ Date: 19 Sep 2024
🕒 Time: 09h00 – 12h00
📍Venue: Veritas Offices, Simonsvlei Wines

Only 30 seats available. Don't miss out—RSVP to [email protected] today.

We support research, development and innovation in the viti- and viniculture sphere. Read our latest research article on minerality not being linked to soil type.

This study aimed to explore the concept of minerality by analysing 16 542 Chablis Premier Cru tasting notes from CellarTracker, spanning from 2003 to 2022. The analysis was paired with data on weather, topography, and soil from the Chablis area to assess whether consumer wine notes support any existing theories about the source of minerality.

Read more: hhttps://loom.ly/2f_Diuw

The Wine Arc is the brand home for black-owned wine brands and entrepreneurs and a symbol of our wine industry transformation. It is also a vehicle for these brands to grow a strong business platform and access to markets, e-commerce facilities and a differentiated consumer sector.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/5aSfrk4

We take the health and safety of the people working throughout the South African wine and brandy value chain and their communities seriously. We remain committed to creating an environment in which people can enjoy our products responsibly.



Aware_ZA | Wines of South Africa | Visit SA Winelands | WineLand Magazine

We support research, development and innovation in the viti- and viniculture sphere. Read our latest research article on mycorrhizal fungi and vine performance.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are an integral part of the rhizosphere and assist with nutrient uptake in plant roots, making them an attractive option for use as biofertilisers. This Washinton State University (USA) study evaluated commercially available strains and local inoculants for their effects on root growth, colonisation and nutrient uptake using living field soils in pot experiments.

Read more: https://loom.ly/1w3dgbE

Vinpro and South Africa Wine, are hosting an information day in your region. Get the latest wine industry and viticultural trends and research on your doorstep.

The dates of the regional information days are as follows:

2 October: Paarl/Swartland
3 October: Stellenbosch/Cape South Coast
10 October: Robertson/Klein Karoo
15 October: Worcester/Breedekloof
17 October: Olifants River

The registration cost for the respective regional days varies between R200 and R250 per person.

Visit https://loom.ly/BHaxWTw for more info and to register.

Groot Constantia is appealing to the public to assist in the search for their recently stolen 300-year-old brass bell.

The 110kg bell dates back to 1716 is about 30 to 35cm in height and width and is notable for its green discolouration. It was reported stolen from the Hoop op Constantia homestead, declared a National Monument by the minister of education in 1984.

Acting CEO of Iziko Museums, Bongani Ndhlovu, said that the theft of heritage objects was a serious criminal offence that continued to rob South Africans of irreplaceable national assets. “These valuable objects help us understand and recognise our past and contribute to creating an inclusive South Africa,” Bongani concluded.

We urge you to contact Groot Constantia on 021 794 5128 if you have information that can lead to the recovery of the bell.

Tim Atkin MW awards 100 points in his just released South Africa Report. Alheit Vineyards' single-origin, dry-farmed, old vine Chenin Blanc, the 2023 Nautical Dawn was also awarded the title of 2024 Overall White Wine of the Year.

The 2024 edition of the report also features three wines with 99-point scores. These are:

- 2022 Porseleinberg Syrah (shared Overall Red Wine of the Year)
- 2022 Sadie Family Columella (shared Overall Red Wine of the Year)
- 2023 Sadie Family Mev Kirsten

Saluting South Africa’s winemakers, cellar and vineyard workers and growers, their tenacity, self-reliance and flexibility, Tim says: “South Africa is incontrovertibly producing the greatest wines in its history.”

Visit www.timatkin.com to purchase the report.

Congratulations to Vusi Dalicuba from Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate on winning the VinLog Merlot Trophy at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, for his 2022 Vergenoegd Löw Amalie Merlot. The wine also earned a score of 90 points in the newly released 2024 South Africa Special Report by Tim Atkin MW.

Vusi is making waves in the wine industry and was also runner-up at this year's inaugural Next Generation Awards sponsored by FedEx Express and convened by Winemag.co.za.

Since 1931, WineLand Magazine has been the go-to source of information for the South African wine industry. WineLand Magazine (formerly known as Die Wynboer) is a monthly print publication, published and distributed by WineLand Media, a division of South Africa Wine, a non-profit company created to provide critical services to the wine and brandy industry value chain players to enable the industry to become more robust, transformed, agile and competitive.

The September edition is out now, get yours here: https://loom.ly/iaId2hk

The South Africa Wine Roadshows kicked off in the Breedekloof today. Looking forward to the next two weeks of spreading our message and growing our industry.

South Africa Wine is a proud member of Aware_ZA. We promote and support the responsible use of alcohol.

In the ninth month of the year, we focus on . South Africa is considered to have a high prevalence of FASD, impacting children of mothers who drank alcohol during pregnancy.

No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/oNSa3aE