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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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Making the Most of a Smaller 2023 Harvest
As the anticipation builds for the impending 2023 wine grape harvest spanning January to April, the latest prediction from viticulturists…
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Diemersdal Shines at First-Ever Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Competition Outside Europe
In a historic moment marking the first time the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon competition ventured beyond Europe’s borders, Diemersdal Estate…
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Chamonix Old Vine Chenin Blanc Achieves Outstanding 95pt Rating from Decanter
A Chenin Blanc wine originating from a 58-year-old vineyard nestled in the mountain vineyards of Chamonix Estate in Franschhoek has…
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South African and German Wine Legends Team Up to Create Lasting Riesling
Two esteemed family-owned wineries, hailing from the Stellenbosch region in South Africa and Germany’s Pfalz region, have joined forces in…
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Diemersdal Estate Introduces Sauvignon Blanc from Bracing 2023 Vintage
Just slightly more than a month after commencing its 2023 harvest, the renowned Diemersdal Estate located in Durbanville proudly unveils…
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South African Black-Owned Wine Brands Make a Mark in New York
In an exciting development, the bustling city of New York is poised to welcome the largest gathering of black-owned South…
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