WHY South Africa’S KEY WINE INDUSTRY role players ARE SO IMPORTANT
364 years ago the first wine was made in South Africa from grapes planted in Cape Town – an occasion noted by Jan van...
Smaller harvest, top quality expected in 2023
In the run-up to the 2023 wine grape harvest, January to April, the fourth estimate by viticulturists and producer cellars indicates a smaller crop...
The Cape Wine Auction raises almost R8 million in one evening!
The Cape Wine Auction 2023, in partnership with Mastercard, raised close to R8 million for charity at this year’s event, and has now accumulated...
The Cape Wine Auction – an exportable concept worldwide
… says Raymond Ndlovu, Chairman of The Cape Wine Auction Trust
Regarded as one of the most significant international wine charity auctions, and one which...
HEINEKEN’s Sedibeng brewery goes solarÂ
HEINEKEN South Africa has taken a bold step in moving closer to reducing carbon emissions in all its operations, by launching a solar power...
The economic impact of the beer sector in SA
Compiled by Robin Hayes
On 12 September South African Breweries (SAB) launched a research document that detailed the economic impact of the beer sector in...
Why microbes matter to Nederburg
“I’m always surprised by those who see Mars as our next frontier for exploration. What about the ground beneath our feet? We’re just beginning...
Scotch whisky sold for $8 000
A second mini bottle produced in 1919 went for nearly $9 000 at the same auction.
By Mike Pomranz,Â
THE market for rare whiskies — and especially...
Koni Wines – a new approach.
CHANGE has been forced upon all of us in recent years, not just in South Africa, but across the globe. Many concrete systems have...
KWV Brandy – best in the world – International Spirits Challenge
KWV Brandy has once again been highlighted for its premium, international status, taking for the fourth time the highest award in the final round...
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