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Johan Jordaan Earns Consecutive Master Chenin Blanc Winemaker Award

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026 3,983 0

Another year, another win for acclaimed winemaker Johan Jordaan, who solidifies himself as a Master Winemaker after winning his second Master Chenin Blanc Winemaker award last night.   Stellenbosch, South…

Agri Experts Laud Massive South African Wine Year

by Bonface Orucho@BirdStoryAgencyJuly 6, 2025February 10, 2026 879 0

South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favoured by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glasses to…

Blaauwklippen Raises the Bar as Best Heritage Wine Estate in the World

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 24, 2025February 10, 2026 1,351 0

South Africa’s oldest wine estate, Blaauwklippen, has been named Best Heritage Wine Estate at the 2025 Global Brand Awards in Dubai. Marking a proud moment for local legacy and world-class…

Glasses Keep Clinking, Another Win in SA’s Wine World, This Time a Local Best!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 12, 2025February 10, 2026 178 0

The International Wine Challenge has given us several reasons to celebrate over the past week, this time celebrating the best South African white wine.   Somerset West, South Africa (12…

Local Winemaker Johan Jordaan Named Global Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 10, 2025February 10, 2026 407 0

Recently at the prestigious Master Winemaker 100 awards held in Paris, South Africa’s Johan Jordaan earned a major new title for his work in Chenin Blanc winemaking.   Stellenbosch, South…

Cheers to Big Wins! SA Wine Earns 2 Trophies at 2025 International Wine Challenge

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 4, 2025February 10, 2026 597 1

It’s another international wine win for South Africa this week as the team at Le Grand Domaine celebrate not one, but two wins!   Stellenbosch, South Africa (04 June 2025)…

South African Wine Estate Wins Award for Biodiversity at Its Best!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 29, 2024February 10, 2026 8,567 1

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has claimed the coveted Amorim Biodiversity Award for its sustainable initiatives, beating out competition from all over the world!   Global, South Africa (29…

South African Sparking Wine Wins Grand Gold in Belgium

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 15, 2023February 10, 2026 3,151 0

Desiderius Pongrácz (2015) has been awarded a Grand Gold at the 2023 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles held in Belgium; this is the only South African-made sparkling wine to win this…

South African Wine Wins Prestigious International Award

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2017February 10, 2026 221 0

The 2016 vintage of Nederburg’s Heritage Heroes The Anchorman Chenin Blanc has won a platinum medal at the 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards in London, for the best South African…