Context matters: What really rules when judging wine
‘It’s like watching a foreign film without subtitles,’ quipped a participant at Vinimark’s recent ‘How to Taste and How to Score’ [...]
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With consumer confidence at its highest since 2019, the local wine industry charts strategic course for 2025 despite previous year’s headwinds
The South African wine industry begins 2025 with cautious optimism, according to leading distributor Vinimark’s first-quarter Market Review. This follows a challenging [...]
South Africa’s finest wines shone at Vinimark’s Night of the Stars
Some of South Africa’s most celebrated wines took center stage at Vinimark’s Night of the Stars, held on Tuesday, 25 February, at the One&Only Hotel in Cape Town. [...]
From foolproof hacks to trusted techniques – your guide to food and wine pairing
A great food and wine pairing is a feast for the senses. With so many possibilities, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, but creating memorable sensations comes down to just [...]
It’s here! World-renowned French Champagne from La Maison Pommery makes its South African debut
With a remarkable legacy and importance in the history of Champagne, La Maison Pommery is a proudly traditional Champagne house from Reims, France whose global reach now [...]
A brighter spotlight on South African wine: premium brands choose Vinimark to elevate international visibility
Adding to a thriving portfolio, Vinimark welcomes Vilafonté’s three leading wines and Riebeek Valley Wine Co’s Kasteelberg range to its export offering. With an [...]
Local Champagne lovers can enjoy the bubbly preferred by Buckingham Palace – Bollinger!
Queen Victoria of Britain first fell in love with Champagne Bollinger in 1884 when a London wine merchant introduced her to it. She was so impressed that she awarded [...]
With consumer confidence at its highest level in five years, 2025 is looking more optimistic for the South African wine industry
Taking a wider lens, the macroeconomic outlook for the local wine industry hints at slightly brighter days ahead, according to leading distributor Vinimark’s latest Market [...]
The heavyweights of the lighter red category: why winemakers are finding great promise in Cinsaut and Pinot Noir
Cinsaut – formerly known as Hermitage – and Pinot Noir hold a significant place in the history of South African wine, being the two cultivars that were combined [...]
Who says Dessert Wines are passé? South Africans have rediscovered their love for the fortified category. Here’s why:
Fortified wines are gaining traction in South Africa, showing unit and value growth. Vinimark’s Head of Insights and Business Advisory, Oelof Wiedeman, confirms [...]
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