Vinimark - The Wine Company

According to Tim Atkin MW, the often overlooked talent of winemakers in large cooperatives deserves greater recognition due to their unique skill set in producing consistent wines at scale. ‘Blending large volumes of wine requires a unique skill set. Maybe someone like me should be giving more credit to those people,’ he says. We celebrate the impressive efforts of our large-scale Brand Partners including Darling Cellars and Robertson Winery. Listen to the Vinimark podcast for more insights from Atkin: https://lnkd.in/dq6GYP_k Photographs: Robertson Winery, supplied, Darling Cellars #Vinimark #WineMakers #WineIndustry

Fortified wines are gaining popularity in South Africa, with brands like Allesverloren , Groot Constantia, De Krans Wines and Muratie at the helm. Why? The bigger picture suggests the COVID19 pandemic saw South African drinkers reaching for the forgotten bottles left in the cupboard, and these were often fortified wines. A continued interest in the category shows wine lovers have remembered why they liked it so much, and perhaps developed a new appreciation for just how delicious these wines can be. To learn more about the magic of dessert wines, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/grdRgGae Photographs: Allesverloren, Groot Constantia, De Krans and Muratie #Vinimark #WineIndustry #WineTrends

We are deeply appreciative of our colleagues who have reached meaningful service milestones, each contributing invaluable energy to Vinimark: - Eastern Cape Regional Sales Manager, Haydi Schultz, has shown remarkable loyalty and made a lasting impact with 25 years of service. Her commitment over the years is much appreciated, and we are very grateful for the difference she continues to make to our team in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth). - Michele Spangenberg, Accounts Payable Controller, has shown steadfast dedication, playing an essential role in our success for the past 15 years.  - Johannesburg Sales Consultant Tshepang Makhethane’s hard work has been vital to our shared progress over the past five years. - Vuyisile Tapi, Merchandiser at Vinimark, also celebrates five years of working at our Klapmuts headquarters, making a true difference along the way. Our heartfelt congratulations and thanks go out to each of them for their years of service and excellence! #Vinimark #WineIndustry #ServiceAwards 

The Platter’s results are out! Now in its 45th edition, the results of Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2025 were announced on Wednesday 20 November 2024, highlighting top South African wines and their producers, and sponsored by Diners Club International.  A special mention to the following Vinimark Brand Partners who have all excelled as category winners: - White Blends Cape Bordeaux: Constantia Glen TWO 2022 - Semillon: Boekenhoutskloof Winery Pty Ltd Semillon 2022 - Cape Blend: Orpheus & The Raven No.42 2022 - Grenache: SWARTBERG WINGERDE HOLISM Garnacha 2023 There were 28 wines from our various Brand Partners honoured with five stars, including David Finlayson, Le Riche Wines, Rustenberg Wines, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Porseleinberg , and more! Here’s to celebrating these remarkable successes and looking forward to many more shared milestones. Cheers! View all the awards here: https://lnkd.in/gysDBpj9 #Vinimark #WineIndustry #WineAwards #PlattersWineGuide2025

Clink a glass to the holidays with Robertson Wines Ltd cocktail recipe for Blushing Tropical Mimosas. Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Ingredients - 1 small jar of glazed cherries - 250 ml pineapple juice - 250 ml fresh orange juice - Grenadine (to taste) - RW Sweet White Sparkling Wine Method - Combine the pineapple and orange juice In a pitcher. - Add a glazed cherry to each glass. - Fill each glass halfway with the juice mixture. - Top off each glass with RW Sweet White Sparkling Wine. - Add a dash of Grenadine to each glass to create a ‘blush’ effect. Photograph: Robertson Wines Follow us for more festive ideas from the world of wine. #Vinimark #CocktailRecipe #FestiveSeason

The extreme heat of 2022 and heavy rains in 2023 posed challenges to South African vineyards, says Tim Atkin MW. He points out, however, that the impact varied by region, making it essential to assess vintages with greater nuance rather than broad generalisations. ‘You need to look within those regions and say... maybe the cooler regions were better,’ says Atkin. Listen to our latest podcast episode featuring Atkin here: https://lnkd.in/dT2_9mfg Photograph: Tim Atkin #VintageReport #SouthAfricanWine #ClimateChange

With more than 1500 restaurants across Pretoria, the city presents a significant opportunity for success in the wine industry that cannot be overlooked. This November, 24 of Vinimark’s Brand Partners participated in the Pretoria Road Show, where they had the opportunity to showcase their winemaking skills to an audience that included retailers, trade buyers and media professionals. The event, organised by Vinimark Sales Team members Annelette Bezuidenhout, Gaenor Gabriella Remy and Lynda Dyer-Lambie, was hosted at the five-star Menlyn Boutique Hotel. It focused on presenting the newest additions to Vinimark's portfolio, providing a platform for both producers and guests to connect and celebrate some of our country’s most innovative and exciting wine brands. Visit our website to see our full list of more than 50 exceptional Brand Partners: https://lnkd.in/dFumjqDz Photographs: Supplied. #Vinimark #WineIndustry #SouthAfricanWine Alto Wine Estate, Allesverloren, Boekenhoutskloof Winery Pty Ltd Bon Courage Wine Estate, Bosman Family Vineyards Cap Maritime, Creation, De Krans Wines Delheim FAT Bastard, Glen Carlou Vineyards Glenelly Estate Groot Constantia Kleine Zalze Krone, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Muratie, Neil Ellis Wines Orpheus and the Raven, Rietvallei Robertson Winery Spier Wine Farm Stellenzicht Wines Thelema Mountain Vineyards

South Africa Wine has launched its 2024 Graduate Placement Programme. The initiative connects talented tertiary graduates - particularly Black graduates as defined by BEE codes - with member companies for fixed-term placements of 6-12 months. Kachne Ross, People and Skills Development Manager at South Africa Wine, says, ‘We believe in the transformative power of skills development. By facilitating meaningful placements, we can strengthen the industry’s capacity for innovation.’ In partnership with AgriJobs, South Africa Wine is offering free recruitment services and contributing R5 000 a month to each graduate’s salary. Follow us for more news from the South African wine industry. Photographs: Supplied #Vinimark #SouthAfricaWine #GraduatePlacementProgramme #FutureLeaders

Congrats! On 12 November 2024, Vilafonté’s Mike Ratcliffe attended the prestigious @International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC - Club Oenologique) in London, proudly accepting two major trophies. At the black-tie event, Vilafonté was named Red Wine Producer of the Year and Outstanding Producer of the Year, winning both titles for the second time since 2021. Additionally, the 2019 Series C and 2019 Series M received Wine Trophy 2024 awards. These honours celebrate Vilafonté’s commitment to excellence and the global stature of South African wine.  Vinimark’s trade customers can shop Vilafonté’s range of exceptional wines on Mobi: https://lnkd.in/dXeidZVR  Photograph: Vilafonté #Vinimark #IWSC2024 #Vilafonté #WineExcellence

De Krans has unveiled a fresh look for its Classic range, just in time for festive gifting. A beautiful hand-illustrated buffalo has been introduced to De Krans’s branding, paying homage to the farm’s original name ‘Buffelsvallei’, which translates to ‘Buffalo Valley’. On the new labels, talented Stellenbosch-based design partner, GRAFT, brought artist John Pace’s marvellous illustration to life in a modern and minimalist style, complemented by white space and a vibrant pop of colour. Follow us to stay up to date with the latest news from our Brand Partners. Photographs: Tegan Smith for De Krans Wines #DeKrans #FestiveGifting #WineDesign