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Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines wins World’s Best Rising Star for second consecutive year
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines has secured the prestigious World’s Best Rising Star title at the Golden Vines 2026 Awards in London, marking the second consecutive year the…
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Brookdale Estate Serves Up The Great Turnabout Winemaker’s Dinner
Chef Gary Coetzee and Winemaker Xander Sadie Swap Roles for One Night of Portuguese-Inspired Food, Wine and Storytelling Paarl, South…
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The Architect of the Bubble: Pieter Ferreira Honoured with Global Lifetime Achievement Award
For more than four decades, Pieter Ferreira has dedicated his life to the singular, obsessive pursuit of the perfect bubble.…
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Chamonix Unveils Elegant Pinot Noir Rosé from Outstanding 2026 Vintage
Franschhoek, South Africa — Chamonix Wine Estate has released its 2026 Pinot Noir Rosé, a vibrant, Provençal-style wine that captures…
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Kleine Zalze Earns South Africa’s Highest Honour at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Stellenbosch, South Africa — Kleine Zalze Wines has once again demonstrated its standing among South Africa’s leading wine producers after…
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Visio Vintners Earns Gold at Decanter World Wine Awards
Stellenbosch, South Africa — For Visio Vintners, a wine brand built on the principles of empowerment, participation and shared prosperity,…
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Diemersdal Estate Crowned Champion Winemaker at 25th Investec Trophy Wine Show
Durbanville, South Africa — Diemersdal Estate has reinforced its position as one of South Africa’s leading wine producers after emerging…
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