https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/786.html South Africa Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry news 15 Viticulture & Oenology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/786.html en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:13:49 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-winemakers-can-still-enter-diners-club-awards-186416a Entries for the 2026 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards are closing soon, with submissions open until Monday, 31 August 2026. 1-271018 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/last-call-for-2027-wine-harvest-commemorative-event-nominations-745932a The South African wine industry has until Wednesday, 19 August, to nominate individuals for the 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours, which recognise exceptional contributions to the country's wine industry. 1-270862 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/janeke-schroeder-proves-her-worth-through-hard-work-in-winemaking-856253a When Janeke Schroeder joined Durbanville Hills late last year, she brought years of experience from both boutique and high-volume cellars. Her first harvest with the team coincided with an exceptional 2026 vintage, bringing long days in the cellar and a demanding intake of high-quality fruit, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. 1-270659 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hazendals-new-era-of-winemaking-heritage-terroir-and-a-new-generation-301028a Under the guidance of cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer, Hazendal Wine Estate is shaping the future of South African wine through thoughtful winemaking, regenerative viticulture and a deep respect for the land. 1-270373 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenbosch-wine-routes-celebrates-55yrs-with-return-of-wine-town-festival-967974a Stellenbosch Wine Routes is marking 55 years of championing South African wine tourism with the return of Wine Town Stellenbosch, a nine-day celebration that showcases the region's world-renowned wines, culinary experiences and hospitality offerings. 1-270144 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-lovers-market-turns-flood-damaged-van-loveren-bottles-into-hope-842933a When devastating floods swept through parts of the Western Cape in May, the damage extended far beyond roads and infrastructure. Vineyards, farms and family businesses found themselves facing months of recovery, including wine producers, Van Loveren Family Vineyards. 1-269789 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-blaauwklippen-uses-documentary-storytelling-to-strengthen-destination-marketing-286357a Storytelling plays an important role in destination marketing, but for Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, it was also an opportunity to preserve more than three centuries of history. 1-269790 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wine-harvest-opens-nominations-for-2027-honours-519020a The Wine Harvest Commemorative Event has opened nominations for its 2027 honours, calling on the South African wine industry to recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sector. 1-269556 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/entries-open-for-2026-diners-club-wine-awards-620321a Entries have opened for the 2026 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards, with this year's competition focusing on white blends for the Winemaker of the Year award and red wine for the Young Winemaker of the Year award. 1-269361 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-grape-export-agreement-strengthens-sa-italy-ties-397638a South Africa and Italy have strengthened their agricultural and trade relations following the final approval of a technical agreement that will pave the way for the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. 1-269013 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa