Following the recent introduction of Grolsch into the South African market, South African Breweries (SAB) announced yesterday, 2 September 2008, that it will be launching a new premium brand, Dreher Premium Lager. 3 Sep 2008
Fleur du Cap has released its first white wine under screw cap with the new 2008 vintage of its Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc. All 2008 vintages of the brand's white unfiltered wines will be bottled under screw cap instead of cork to safeguard the quality and flavours by eliminating any risk of cork taint. 2 Sep 2008
Africa's largest wine and liquor maker, Distell, expects to show continued growth in revenue and earnings, but at more modest levels because of the slowdown in consumer spending in South Africa and globally. 21 Aug 2008
Steenberg Vineyards has announced the release of the maiden vintage of its anticipated icon white blend, Magna Carta 2007. This limited edition vintage blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon was awarded five stars in Platters' Guide 2008. 20 Aug 2008
Monis, one of the oldest names in fortified wines in South Africa, has made the cut once again as a foremost producer of muscadel in the world, with its 2001 vintage securing a gold medal and top 10 ranking at the 2008 Muscats du Monde competition held in France recently. 15 Aug 2008
Nederburg gains as Germans grow a thirst for wines rather than beer. 20 May 2008
The South African wine industry has received a significant boost with the announcement of the first FM Wine Business Awards. 14 Apr 2008
Two South African wineries, Simonsig and Perdeberg, showed their true colours at the Swiss International Wine Awards last weekend, celebrating a combined total of 30 awards, including three golds and a Special Wine Award. 10 Apr 2008
Durbanville Hills is one of the first cellars in the Western Cape to recover and purify waste water in an attempt to re-use water in a sustainable manner. 10 Apr 2008
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