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Opinion & Analysis

Editorial: Is South African wine losing faith in itself?

26 May 2026

South African wine currently finds itself in a curious position. Technically, aesthetically and intellectually, it has probably never been stronger. Economically and psychologically, however, it often appears uncertain of itself....

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Tim James: How South African wine coverage really works

25 May 2026

When I suggested last week that perhaps some wine commentators – and others in the wine trade – tended to ignore older-established producers in favour of what is new, it...

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Greg Sherwood MW: Could dry white save Bordeaux?

20 May 2026

For centuries, the word "Bordeaux" has conjured a distinct visual of deep inky rivers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, historic chateaux flanked by manicured vineyards on gravelly soils,...

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Storm new releases

20 May 2026

Is South Africa capable of rivalling the best of Burgundy? Equally, in an era of climate change, one might ask whether Burgundy itself still warrants the reverence traditionally accorded to...

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Scions of Sinai new releases

18 May 2026

Bernhard Bredell established his label Scions of Sinai in 2016, the name inspired by Sinai Hill, a granitic outcrop in the Helderberg foothills. The release of the 2025 vintage therefore...

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3 June 2022

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Prescient Fund Services Winter Series 2026: Call for entries

18 April 2026

Category Reports, sponsored by Prescient Fund Services, will be released across four seasonal series: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Entries are now open for the following reports in the Winter...

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Reviews

Paul Wallace Reflection Chardonnay 2025

15 May 2026

Elgin’s strongest variety, white or red, is (fight me) Chardonnay and Paul Wallace Wines (founders Paul and Nicky plus winemaker son Bobby) have produced a fine example in the form...

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OIV State of the World Wine Sector in 2025

14 May 2026

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) recently released its annual overview of world wine. Key trends as follows:  Vineyard area keeps shrinkingThe world’s vineyard surface has now fallen...

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Top wines of April 2026

1 May 2026

Here are our 11 most highly rated wines of last month: Anysbos Disdit White blend 2024 – 98 (read original review here) Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2024 – 98 (read original...

Opinion & Analysis

Tim James: Cape wine’s two cultures of taste

18 May 2026

Two recent tastings reminded me of divergences at the broadly-upper end of Cape wine going beyond the wines themselves into wider cultural effects. As I write, I’m wondering if I...

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Michael Fridjhon: Bordeaux’s bubble bursts – and lessons for Cape wine

13 May 2026

An interesting corollary of the general decline in wine sales worldwide has been the collapse of the wine investment market. This is not something immediately evident to the average South...

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Opinion & Analysis

Podcast: The Cold Soak – the month in SA wine reviewed

11 May 2026

Introducing The Cold Soak, a podcast where we discuss  what’s been happening in South African wine over the past month – new releases, industry chatter, bold moves and questionable decisions....

Recipes

Recipe: Thai Steamed Clams

1 May 2026

Everything that’s great about Thai food – aromatic and spicy. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 kg frozen clams 1 tbsp (15ml) sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic,...
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Reports

iTOO Next Generation Awards 2026: Top 10

19 May 2026

Introduction Results of the this year’s Next Generation Awards sponsored by special risks insurance brand iTOO and convened by Winemag.co.za are live. The aim of this new competition is to...

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Prescient Fund Services Chenin Blanc Report 2026: Top 10

14 April 2026

Introduction This year’s Chenin Blanc Report convened by Winemag.co.za and sponsored by Prescient Fund Services is now out. There were 50 entries of single-variety Chenin Blanc and 18 Cape White...

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Prescient Fund Services Shiraz Report 2026: Top 10

14 April 2026

Introduction This year’s Shiraz Report convened by Winemag.co.za and sponsored by Prescient Fund Services is now out. There were 59 entries and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight)...
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