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South African wines are grown in one of the world's most special places – with ancient soils, two oceans, soaring mountains and unparalleled natural beauty. The South African winelands are renowned for their breathtaking scenery and the wines are as full of variety as the myriad of cultures that form this Rainbow Nation.

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Regenerating the classics: Vergelegen and Meerlust

29th October 2024

Regeneration is part of life. Time inevitably progresses and we can’t do anything about it. Because of this, we can’t stand still or stay the way we are and hope to succeed. And a wine business must...

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Jamie Goode is a London-based winewriter who is currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express. As well as writing he also lectures and judges wine.

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Where to find SA wines

Have you tried a fantastic South African red, white or rosé wine but don't know where to find it?

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South African wine industries pride themselves on sustainable wine production.

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Visiting South Africa

The winelands of South Africa are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful in the world.

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Find South African wine events in your region.

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