South African Wine Legends

Some facilitated change, inspired with new ideas, ignored authority, dreamt big, made wines that will live forever, were incredible tasters or were, simply, adored characters: these are the people – living and dead – without whom Wine magazine can’t imagine the winelands.

Dave Hughes, a man of wine and spirit

In under a minute Dave Hughes can give you a list of events that happened on this day in history. His life, and what it contributed to the local wine industry, isn’t that easy to condense...

Non-Bordeaux red blends: the fashion and fascination

Reflecting South Africa’s continuing fascination with Shiraz, the bulk of the wines which performed well in this month’s non-Bordeaux red blend tasting contained at least some of the Rhône grape. By Fiona McDonald.

Out to lunch

Pinot Noir, French food and superb company are the ingredients for the perfect lunch – and you’re invited – writes Suzy Bell.

Veritas Awards results

At this year's Veritas Awards, Spier was announced top achiever and 28 wine industry members honoured as "Living Legends".