South Africa Wine

Optimism is building for South Africa’s 2026 wine grape harvest. With ~75% of the harvest complete, the latest estimate points to a larger crop, supported by favourable conditions, improved cluster numbers and promising quality indicators across cultivars. #Winegrapeharvest

@SantamInsurance, South Africa’s leading general insurer, provides insurance solutions that support the wine industry, from crop protection to business continuity. We are proud to have them as a sponsor of the #SAWineSummit Secure your place today: qkt.io/KfQmBi.

Dr Etienne Terblanche will unpack Harvest 2026 in Context at the #SouthAfricaWineSummit, exploring the conditions influencing this year’s vintage. Secure your spot today: qkt.io/KfQmBi.  #ContextIsKing #SAWine @Vinpro_za

@RicoBasson will explore how heritage and innovation determine the industry’s global future at the #SouthAfricaWineSummit. Secure your spot today: quicket.co.za/events/357816-….  #ContextIsKing #SAWine

@Nedbank, head sponsor for the #SouthAfricaWineSummit, supports wine producers as they navigate rising costs, climate risks, and biosecurity challenges while driving growth. Learn more at the Summit. Ticket sales go live in March. View the programme here: drive.google.com/file/d/1paaMxp….

South Africa Wine welcomes the government’s decision to adjust excise duties on wine in line with inflation for 2026/27. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase of 3,39% on wine, brandy and sparkling wine. #excise2026

Hear from @Nedbank Economist Nicky Weimar on how global trade and South Africa’s economy create opportunities for wine producers. Ticket sales go live in March. View the programme here: drive.google.com/file/d/1paaMxp…. #SouthAfricaWineSummit #ContextIsKing #SAWine

South Africa Wine has urged the government to use SONA 2026 to make clear, time-bound commitments to implementation, with defined roles and accountability across national, provincial and municipal government. Read more: bit.ly/4qkZgVj #SONA2026

Meet Duncan Masiwa, MC for the South Africa Wine Summit 2026. Join us as we explore how context influences the future of South African wine. Ticket sales go live in March. View the programme here: drive.google.com/file/d/1paaMxp…. #SouthAfricaWineSummit #ContextIsKing #SAWine

Happy birthday, South African wine! 367 years built by people across the value chain. We're proud to be part of the journey. #SAWineSince1659 #HappyBirthdaySAWine

The Happy Birthday SA Wine campaign is about celebrating 366 years of winemaking. We invite everyone in the wine community to participate. Use our campaign assets, and help shine a light on South African wine. sawine.co.za/1659campaign/ #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659

We’re celebrating the birthday of South African wine on 2 Febraury, and we’d love you to join in. Our free Happy Birthday SA Wine toolkit helps the industry show up together. Download here: sawine.co.za/1659campaign/ #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #SouthAfricaWine

The SA Wine Industry Directory is here. Your go-to guide for producers, wineries & service providers - in print or digital. Stay updated and manage your own details at SAWID.online. Published by WineLand Media, a division of South Africa Wine. @WineLandSA  #SAWID

South African wine is one of the few wine industries that knows its exact birth date: 2 February 1659. To mark 367 years, South Africa Wine developed a free, industry-ready toolkit: Download here: sawine.co.za/1659campaign/ #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #SouthAfricaWine

On 2 February, we mark 367 years of South African winemaking. To support industry participation, South Africa Wine created a free social media toolkit you can customise with your brand colours. Download it now: sawine.co.za/1659campaign/ #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659

ESG is a team effort. We want YOU on board. Here’s how producers, exporters, and industry partners can align: Measure and share your carbon & water data Join the South Africa Wine learning networks Adopt ethical and regenerative practices loom.ly/Lnfi3xs #ESGPartners

We enter the new year with energy and optimism, eager to continue our work for the benefit of South African wine. Happy New Year! #Hello2026

In the first quarter of 2025, more than 9 800 arrests were made for drinking and driving. Thanks to education and awareness, 95% of offenders didn’t reoffend. Let’s keep that progress going. Before you raise a glass, plan how you’ll get home safely. #AwareSA @AwareOrg

Wishing you a blessed season of rest and meaningful time with the people who matter most. As the year draws to a close, we’re grateful to all our colleagues and partners for what we’ve achieved together. Thank you for a great year. #Goodbye2025

South Africa is starting the 2026 wine harvest with strong vines and healthy vineyards in all 10 regions. Thanks to quality, consistency, and careful management, another great season is expected. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5fzwwt8b. #WineHarvest2026 @RicoBasson @ivan2meyer