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#Article in our December issue. - Have you ever stepped into a place so breathtakingly beautiful that your first instinct is to reach for your phone to capture the moment? Welcome to Clouds Estate, where everything feels like it’s made for your camera roll.  - Get our December issue and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dgBwXb_S Ingerése Schoeman | CLOUDS WINE AND GUEST ESTATE #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #WineLandSA #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 

MAURITIUS SHINES AT THE 2024 UBUNTU INTERNATIONAL SOMMELIERS TROPHY History was made at the 2024 Ubuntu International Sommeliers Trophy, as Team Mauritius clinched the championship in its debut. A special mention goes to Olivia Ravat, who was named the Highest Scorer. Congratulations to Team South Africa and Team Zimbabwe for showcasing exceptional skill and passion, truly embodying the spirit of Ubuntu View the full results and highlights here: https://loom.ly/2zlJK2o #UbuntuTrophy #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659

ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE GRADUATES INSPIRE HOPE On Saturday, 7 December 2024, 189 students graduated from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in Stellenbosch with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas in Agriculture to Baccalaureus (bachelor’s degree). Fifty-two students successfully completed the learnership programme, 57 the diploma programme, 73 the B Agri programme and 7 received certificates in equine studies. Special Awards in the Learnership Programme went to: - Best student in Animal Production: NQF level 4: Danelle Groenewald - Best student in Plant Production: Viticulture NQF level 4: Valentino Januarie - Best student in Plant Production: Pomology: NQF level 4: Petrovene van Wyk DUX Awards were awarded to: - Danelle Groenewald from Philadelphia (learnership prgramme) - Engela Uithaler from Ladismith ( Diploma in Agriculture) and - Johanna Slabber from Mooreesburg ( B Agric). The National Wool Growers Association Award in Wool Production was awarded to Keanu Cilliers; Best Student in Animal Health: Small Stock went to Gert Viljoen and Johanna Slabber earned the Best Student in Animal Health: Large Stock award. Congratulations to all. Your success drives the future of agriculture! #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 #Elsenburg

#Article in our December issue. - Eric Matkovich is a Silicon Valley native whose experience working for large multinational IT companies helped him to develop a lifelong curiosity about culture and passion for progress. - Get our December issue and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dgBwXb_S  Johannes Richter | Eric Matkovich | Kara Matkovich #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #WineLandSA #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 

South Africa's wine grape harvest in 2025 is set to match the yield of 2023, with favourable weather enhancing both quality and optimism across vineyards.

BEST NEW SA WINE WRITER ANNOUNCED We are delighted to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of this year’s winners in the New SA Wine Writer Competition, which we presented in collaboration with the SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA). Best New SA Wine Writer for 2024 has been awarded to Skye Nolan assistant-winemaker at Bellevue Wine Estate, for her compelling article, The Rise, Pause and Reversal of Premiumisation: Where Does South Africa Stand? Her work reflects a deep understanding of the evolving wine industry and its challenges. The runner-up, Alisa Knoblauch, marketing manager at L’Avenir and Le Bonheur Estates, was recognised for her thoughtful perspective on reverse premiumisation and its implications for the industry. In the blog division, Mika Engelbrecht, winemaker at Neethlingshof Estate, received top honours for her engaging blog on appealing to Gen Z consumers through sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. These writers bring fresh perspectives essential to shaping the future of South African wine. Their work exemplifies the creativity and passion driving the industry forward. #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659

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#Article in our December issue. - Move over humans, there’s a new face in the vineyard – one with a characteristic flat mug, droopy jowls and an unmistakable bulldog grin. Meet Daphne, winner of the #SADogsofWine campaign and the first dog to have the cover of WineLand magazine all to herself. - Get our December issue and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dgBwXb_S  Wanda Augustyn | Vondeling Wines #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #WineLandSA #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 

Featuring #chefschoice in our December issue. - Kerry Kilpin’s culinary journey began on the pineapple farm in the Eastern Cape where she grew up. As a youngster she developed a love of baking and used to sell her cakes to the farmworkers’ children for pocket money. - Get our December issue and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dgBwXb_S Ingerése Schoeman | Steenberg Farm #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #WineLandSA #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 

Featuring #wineinfluencer in our December issue. - Moses Magwaza’s path into the world of wine is unique and inspiring. Starting as a gardener at the acclaimed Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Private Hotel near Pretoria, Moses transitioned through various roles, including porter and waiter, before being introduced to the fascinating world of wine. - Purchase our December issue here: https://lnkd.in/dgBwXb_S #WineLandMedia #WineLandMagazine #WineLandSA #SAWine #SouthAfricaWine #SAWineSince1659 Wanda Augustyn