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Selling sunshine
The UK’s thirst for bubbles is legendary, but while Prosecco dominates the volume and Champagne sits at the prestige peak, a "healthy middle" has emerged – and South Africa’s Cap Classique is perfectly positioned to claim it.
by SA Wine Industry15 viewsnewsletter-subscribersbrandingbubblycap-classiquegraham-beckiwsc - news
Discerning the market
Brad Gold's brand-building experience includes marketing positions at Distell, DGB, Oak Valley and Iona. As the founder of Golden Ratio Solutions, he is dedicated to helping wine producers clarify their marketing approach. In a period of mounting pressure, his message is consistent: better decisions, not fewer costs.
by SA Wine Industry15 viewsnewsletter-subscribersbrand-developmentbrand-sagolden-ratio-solutionsmarketingstrategy - news
Q&A with John-Murray Visser
John-Murray Visser is a PhD candidate in the Department of Soil Science at Stellenbosch University, where he also works as a senior research assistant.
by SA Wine Industry17 viewsnewsletter-subscribersviticulture-researchcultivarsjohn-murray-visserq-aresearcher - news
Charus du Plessis praat oor kelp
Charus du Plessis verduidelik waarom kelp steeds 'n waardevolle hulpmiddel is om plantgroei, stresverdraagsaamheid en plantprestasie te ondersteun.
by SA Wine Industry13 viewsnewsletter-subscriberspractical-in-the-vineyard - news
The price of progress
Technology promises greater efficiency and resilience, but access, cost and its effect on people deserve closer scrutiny.
by SA Wine Industry12 viewsnewsletter-subscribersagritechnologyinnovationmechanisationsensorssoil-probes - news
The business case for soil health
Soil has always been central to wine production, influencing vine health, yield, quality and the long-term sustainability of a farm. In a changing climate, the way producers manage soil and water is becoming a sharper measure of resilience.
by SA Wine Industry15 viewsnewsletter-subscribersinvestmentsoil-healthsustainabilitytokara - news
Q&A with Lilitha Mwasi Njobe
Lilitha Mwasi Njobe is a PhD candidate in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide. Her research investigates the role of extracellular vesicles in the transfer of herbicide resistance in Lolium rigidum, one of the world's most problematic agricultural weeds
by SA Wine Industry14 viewsnewsletter-subscriberstechnicalviticulture-researchbiological-controlbiological-control-agentsextracellular-vesicles - news
The future of DTC
In June this year, the specialised DTC platform Commerce7 introduced a slew of new features that promise to give wineries unprecedented insight into customer behaviour. These new capabilities offer a glimpse into the future of DTC, converting customer experiences into revenue streams.
by SA Wine Industry18 viewsnewsletter-subscribersaicommerce7direct-to-consumerdtce-commerce - news
Our living heritage
The word “heritage” usually conjures images of crumbling stone monuments or historical archives. However, a groundbreaking research project has reframed the conversation, positioning the vine itself as a form of living heritage – one that stands on the front lines of a shifting climate.
by SA Wine Industry16 viewsnewsletter-subscribersalternative-cultivarsaquila-environmentalcanopy-managementclimate-changedrought-resistant - news
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.
by SA Wine Industry18 viewsnewsletter-subscribersclimate-changedry-farmingirrigationperdeberg-winesprowein - news
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.
by SA Wine Industry20 viewsnewsletter-subscribersfinancefinancial-servicesfinancingjohn-deere-financial - news
Responsibly distilled
Brandy, while steeped in tradition, poses complex sustainability challenges. From energy-intensive distillation to water usage and vineyard management, producers are increasingly required to balance craftsmanship with environmental responsibility.
by SA Wine Industry23 viewsnewsletter-subscribersbrandypotstill-brandysa-brandystuart-bothatokara