Weltevrede has released a Vanilla Chardonnay and Muratie has released its first flagship white wine, the Muratie Laurens Campher 2010. 28 Mar 2011
Southern Comfort has introduced its new line extension in South Africa, Southern Comfort Lime. The original and distinctive spirit of New Orleans - known for its unique combination of fruit, spice and whiskey flavours - is balanced with an extra zest of lime flavour to produce a perfectly mixed, ready-to-pour drink. 23 Mar 2011
As the nights grow longer, it is time to bring out the new Cape vintages released by Knorhoek and Zonnebloem. 21 Mar 2011
Liquidity, the South African distributors of Patrón ultra-premium tequilas, will serve up Patrón Silver to South Africans for the first time in March. 3 Mar 2011
The Allesverloren 2008 Tinta Barocca has been released by Danie Malan, owner and winemaker of the estate. Described as an easy-drinking wine that offers a rich abundance of berry flavours, softened by vanilla and oak spice aromas, it retails for about R77 a bottle. 20 Jan 2011
Bovlei Cellars in Wellington has released a new brand named after Thomas Kipling the celebrated South African war hero and humanitarian. The range comprises five wines the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Merlot, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, non-vintage Dry Red and the 2009 Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc. 6 Apr 2010
Waterkloof wine estate, situated on the slopes of the Cape's Schapenberg with an eagle's view of False Bay, has launched its 2008 Sauvignon Blanc vintages encompassing four tiers, all classic in style but each expressing a defining sense of origin. 28 Jan 2009
Constantia Glen's third vintage of its Sauvignon Blanc - the 2007 - has been handsomely rewarded by USA's Wine Spectator in the January tasting highlights. 23 Jan 2009
Renowned Stellenbosch estate, Simonsig, has risen to new heights as the winner of the South African Airways Chairman Award 2009. 18 Nov 2008
Delaire, the Stellenbosch boutique wine estate perched high on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass, is celebrating the completion of its new state-of-the-art cellar with the release of a trio of new terroir driven wines. 8 Oct 2008
The House of JC Le Roux has become the first producer to win the prestigious Wine Magazine Amorim Cap Classique Challenge with a rosé - JC Le Roux Pinot Noir Rosé 2006. 25 Sep 2008
Following the global trend of premiumisation in beer, the South African Breweries (SAB) yesterday announced the introduction of a new premium apple ale in the flavoured alcoholic beverages (FAB) sector. Blakes & Doyle Premium Dry Apple Ale will hit the shelves on 1 October 2008. 17 Sep 2008
Following the recent introduction of Grolsch into the South African market, South African Breweries (SAB) announced yesterday, 2 September 2008, that it will be launching a new premium brand, Dreher Premium Lager. 3 Sep 2008
Fleur du Cap has released its first white wine under screw cap with the new 2008 vintage of its Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc. All 2008 vintages of the brand's white unfiltered wines will be bottled under screw cap instead of cork to safeguard the quality and flavours by eliminating any risk of cork taint. 2 Sep 2008
Africa's largest wine and liquor maker, Distell, expects to show continued growth in revenue and earnings, but at more modest levels because of the slowdown in consumer spending in South Africa and globally. 21 Aug 2008
Steenberg Vineyards has announced the release of the maiden vintage of its anticipated icon white blend, Magna Carta 2007. This limited edition vintage blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon was awarded five stars in Platters' Guide 2008. 20 Aug 2008
Monis, one of the oldest names in fortified wines in South Africa, has made the cut once again as a foremost producer of muscadel in the world, with its 2001 vintage securing a gold medal and top 10 ranking at the 2008 Muscats du Monde competition held in France recently. 15 Aug 2008
Nederburg gains as Germans grow a thirst for wines rather than beer. 20 May 2008
The South African wine industry has received a significant boost with the announcement of the first FM Wine Business Awards. 14 Apr 2008
Two South African wineries, Simonsig and Perdeberg, showed their true colours at the Swiss International Wine Awards last weekend, celebrating a combined total of 30 awards, including three golds and a Special Wine Award. 10 Apr 2008
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