Protégés of the Cape Winemakers Guild making their own wines

The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés are the future top winemakers of our country. They are closely mentored through the process of creating a wine from growing to selling. We see many promising rising stars emerging out of this programme.

Wine judging academy: Bring on the next generation

The Wine Judging Academy is a training ground for the next Michael Fridjhons of the SA wine industry. This year, a class of 20 were put through their paces.

The beautiful blend

As news of the De Grendel vintage arrives in my inbox, I smile at the thought of having a hand in the contents of one 250ℓtank in the wine farm’s cellar.

Winemaking at De Grendel: Part 1

Making wine is fun if you know what you are doing...

Diners Club Winemaker of the Year

Diners Club International’s Winemaker of the Year award focuses on a different category of South African wine each year, with the top entries lauded and prizes for the winning winemaker including a trip overseas (to the wine-producing country of his/her choice) plus R15 000.