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 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:48:11 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-wine-quality-shines-at-25th-trophy-wine-show-734552a The Investec Trophy Wine Show marked its 25th edition in 2026, celebrating a quarter century of recognising excellence in South African winemaking. 1-268942 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vergelegen-opens-education-hub-for-primary-school-learners-289007a Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has opened the Cub Hub, its second after-hours education centre for the children of its workforce. The facility builds on the success of the estate’s first education centre, the Nexus Hub, which was established in September 2022 for high school learners. 1-268940 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/entries-open-for-20th-sauvignon-blanc-sa-top-10-competition-067165a Entries have opened for the 20th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, marking two decades of recognising South Africa's leading Sauvignon Blanc wines. 1-268767 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-wine-pivots-to-value-as-demand-slows-and-costs-rise-289627a Slowing demand, rising costs and growing global competition are prompting South Africa's wine industry to rethink how it creates value and attracts the next generation of consumers, speakers heard at the South Africa Wine Summit in Stellenbosch on 28 May. 1-268610 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/young-winemaker-banele-vakele-takes-tembela-wines-global-289117a South African winemaker Banele Vakele is gaining international recognition as a new generation of boutique producers strengthens the country’s position in global wine markets. 1-268470 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa