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 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-brandy-earns-top-honours-at-isc-and-veritas-awards-292687a South African brandy producers secured multiple awards at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London and the Veritas Awards in Cape Town, with KWV named Brandy Producer of the Year at the international competition. 1-272660 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenboschs-garden-town-ties-wine-tourism-to-conservation-858293a Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, with trail runs, vineyard walks, wine tours and conservation activities connecting tourism with agriculture and biodiversity in the Cape Winelands. 1-272629 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-sauvignon-blanc-sa-top-10-announces-2026-winners-636121a Sauvignon Blanc South Africa has announced the ten winners of the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, with nine wines from the 2025 vintage and one from 2026, as the competition marks its 20th edition. 1-272561 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/graham-beck-takes-cap-classique-expertise-to-england-969954a South African sparkling wine house Graham Beck is taking its traditional-method expertise into new territory with the launch of its first English sparkling wine, marking a shift from exporting a South African product to building a brand across international terroirs. 1-272164 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amorim-cap-classique-challenge-announces-2026-winners-297067a The 2026 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge has named KWV’s Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2020 Best Wine on Show, with the competition marking its 25th edition and attracting 138 entries across six Cap Classique categories. 1-271900 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-sauvignon-blanc-sa-top-10-announces-20-finalists-186216a The FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 has announced 20 finalists from 159 entries submitted by 95 producers, as the competition marks its 20th year. 1-271718 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-chenin-blanc-top-10-winners-announced-742122a Ten South African Chenin Blanc wines have been named the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, following three days of blind judging that assessed 150 entries from 97 producers across 36 Wine of Origin (WO) classifications. 1-271682 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/elizabeth-george-on-finding-confidence-in-the-wine-cellar-520810a Elizabeth George's career at Groot Constantia began in the vineyards before she moved into the cellar, where she has spent nearly three decades developing her expertise and witnessing the evolution of winemaking. 1-271066 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology South Africa 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