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Higher quality standard for wine judging in South-Africa
The long-established examination for wine evaluation by aspiring wine judges in South Africa has been upgraded and will henceforth be presented by the SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) – a significant boost to refine and maintain judging standards in wine competitions.
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Backsberg Family Wines | Harvest Report 2026
The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn't wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit - Citrus Hill Chardonnay - was already arriving at the cellar.
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The dry-farming advantage
A new industry-led initiative for dry-farmed vineyards took to the global stage this March during its official launch at ProWein Düsseldorf. The Dry-Farmed Collective, an initiative of Perdeberg Wines, brings together growers, producers, researchers, and advocates committed to protecting and promoting the country’s rain-fed vineyards.
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Q&A with Jaco Kriel, John Deere Financial
Jaco Kriel has been in the banking industry for over 30 years, fulfilling a variety of roles, from teller to portfolio manager, business development officer for commercial asset finance, and Absa Private Banker. He is Finance Specialist for John Deere Financial in the Western Cape.
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