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South African wines are grown in one of the world's most special places – with ancient soils, two oceans, soaring mountains and unparalleled natural beauty. The South African winelands are renowned for their breathtaking scenery and the wines are as full of variety as the myriad of cultures that form this Rainbow Nation.

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Think world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, think Stellenbosch

Think world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, think Stellenbosch

by Admin | 20th October 2021

Stellenbosch is not only South Africa’s largest Wine of Origin region and home to more than a third of the Cape’s wineries but it also has the largest vineyar...

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HOW FAIRTRADE WORKS WITH PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT FARMERS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC

HOW FAIRTRADE WORKS WITH PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT FARMERS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC

by Admin | 6th August 2021

South Africa is one of the most famous and well-respected wine growing regions in the world but it is no secret that workers and producers often struggle to make a decent...

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Celebrate 50 Years of Cap Classique

Celebrate 50 Years of Cap Classique

by Admin | 28th April 2021

2021 sees Cap Classique celebrate 50 years of producing South Africa’s leading sparkling wine – a milestone in the country’s proud 360-year winemaking h...

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The price of South African wine

12th November 2021

Every now and then on social media, someone pops up and says that South African wines are too cheap. They should cost more. And the suggestion is often made that the reason they don’t cost more is cultura...

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Jamie Goode is a London-based winewriter who is currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express. As well as writing he also lectures and judges wine.

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Where to find SA wines

Have you tried a fantastic South African red, white or rosé wine but don't know where to find it?

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Sustainability

South African wine industries pride themselves on sustainable wine production.

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Visiting South Africa

The winelands of South Africa are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful in the world.

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Events

Find South African wine events in your region.

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