6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (295+ words) Is experience quantifiable? In winemaking, it tends to be measured in seasons turned, harvests seen through and bottles crafted. The Lady May 2021leads with notes of cr'me de cassis and blackcurrant, framed by cherry tobacco, graphite and a subtle herbal nuance....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (141+ words) The International Wine Education Centre (IWEC) and the Applelotter Scholarship team are delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Applelotter Scholarships for WSET wine courses, as per below: Two scholarships for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines which goes to: The…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (291+ words) Beyond the vineyards, there is a living landscape filled with indigenous flora, birdlife and fragile ecosystems that form part of the character of our farm and the future we hope to protect. As we celebrate Biodiversity Month, we are reminded…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (439+ words) TAJ Cape Town has provided a home for the Reaching for Young Stars programme for two years, supporting its mission to grow and develop participants through a diverse and wide-ranging curriculum. The programme equips students with skills and knowledge spanning…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (428+ words) By May, the table begins to change almost instinctively. Lunches stretch a little longer into the afternoon. Dinner feels less hurried. The first real chill arrives just after sunset and suddenly the wines poured in February feel slightly out of…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (328+ words) In North America, the United States ranks as the fifth-largest vineyard holder with 415, 000 hectares. This represents a decline of 0. 9% compared to 2024, marking the seventh consecutive year of contraction, which is largely driven by the ongoing uprooting of grapevines in California....

6+ hour, 21+ min ago  (874+ words) The Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Stellenbosch over the weekend of 15-16 May, during which it presented its annual awards to this year's recipients. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM and awards ceremony…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (214+ words) As winter settles over Stellenbosch and the vineyards slow into their quieter season, there's something especially comforting about spending time at Rust en Vrede. The cooler days invite a different kind of experience " slower, warmer, and centred around exceptional wine,…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (391+ words) Even though wine sales in the U. S. market hit an all-time high of $115 billion in 2025, experts are concerned that higher wine prices are masking structural issues in the market, according to the new 2026 BMO Wine Market Report. "What we're seeing isn't…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (331+ words) This proud event will feature the finest wines from the 2025 showdown, including the overall winner " namely the Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy laureate " in the form of the KWV The Mentors Perold 2022, a Cape Blend of Pinotage/Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec....