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The results of the Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2024 are now live. This is the ultimate guide to the best value South African wines for budget-conscious wine lovers. Here are the Wine of the Year award winners: - Red Wine of the Year: Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 - White Wine of the Year: Alvi's Drift Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Sparkling Wine of the Year: Nicholson Smith Agencies Brut NV - Sweet Wine of the Year: Cloof Wine Estate Cheeky Chenin Blanc 2024 See the full results: https://lnkd.in/d9uuXadq #ultravaluewinechallenge #ultravaluewines #buybetterwine #wineawards #southafricanwine

Did you know that the biggest wine bottle is called a melchizedek? The biggest wine bottle is called a melchizedek or midas. It holds 30L of wine, which is equivalent to 40 standard bottles or 200 glasses. It's named after the biblical figure Melchizedek, the King of Salem and priest of the Most High. #WineFactWednesday #winefacts #winebottles

Jordan Wine Estate and Painted Wolf Wines have announced a partnership aimed at collectively making a lasting impact on wildlife conservation.

"Contrary to global trends, red wine is driving both listings and price growth in South Africa." This is just one key finding from Wine Business Solutions' latest Wine On-Premise South Africa report, the most comprehensive guide on the best on-premise distributors and wine lists. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnX6Y8yB #winebusinesssolutions #winebusiness #redwine #wine #southafricanwine

It’s more than halfway through 2024. How's the South African wine industry faring this year? The wine category as a whole is growing, albeit at a snail's pace, according to Vinimark - The Wine Company. With only 4,8% growth in the past 6 months, this micro-uptick in wine is in step with broader consumer trends in a somewhat depressed market where personal care and health lead general FMCG sales. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dyYKUW5q #southafricanwine #wineindustry #winenews #vinimark

#WineHappenings | Veritas Tasting Durban 2024 Each year, wine lovers can sample the Double Gold and Gold Veritas Award winning wines at Veritas and Deloitte's series of wine tastings and gourmet evenings countrywide during October and November. Durban, join on 7 November and taste the winners under one roof. Where: Deloitte Durban, The Skye, Umhlanga Ridge When: Thursday, 7 November 2024 Time: 17h00 Cost: R220 pp Book now: https://lnkd.in/dhViJWSi #veritasawards #experienceexcellence #winecompetition #durbanevents

#wineforgood | Pebbles Project's impact film nominated for top prize at international sustainability film festival Pebbles Project is thrilled to share that their short film, "Kindness", has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Big Syn International Film Festival! This fest is the world's biggest sustainability film festival, judged by Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy award winners, among others. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKhp39na #pebblesproject #bigsynfilmfest24 #bigsyn #socialimpact

#BreakingNews | Yvette van der Merwe has been appointed as president of OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine The South African wine industry celebrates a historic moment as Yvette van der Merwe, executive manager of SAWIS, is appointed as the president of the OIV. She is the first woman from Africa to hold this position. Congratulations, Yvette! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dymBdryr Photo: Baptiste Paquot #oiv #womeninwine #southafricanwine #southafricawine #winenews

The winners of the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards have been announced! These awards celebrate wineries that lead the way within the wine tourism industry.

#WineHappenings | Veritas Tasting Johannesburg 2024 Veritas Awards and its partner, Deloitte, are presenting the wine tastings of the prestigious winners of the Veritas Double Gold and Gold medals in October and November in the main centres. The Johannesburg tasting of the Veritas award-winning wines and brandies is on 31 October. Where: Deloitte Johannesburg, Waterfall City When: Thursday, 31 October 2024 Time: 17h00 Cost: R270 pp Book now: https://lnkd.in/ddfZPsSG #veritasawards #experienceexcellence #winecompetition #winetasting