The SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) which runs two of South Africa’s foremost wine shows – the SA Young Wine Show and Veritas Awards – has announced that the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, one of the most exclusive wine competitions worldwide, will be...
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Dec 5, 2018
Burgeoning young wine writer Llewellyn Lambert from Franschhoek, with a strong background in the hotel and hospitality industry and with his own online publication, has clinched the coveted Veritas Young Wine Writer title for 2018. Lambert, general manager of the...
Oct 15, 2018
The tradition of annually honouring a handful of industry leaders took place at this year’s 28th Veritas Awards ceremony on Saturday 6 October. This award serves as recognition for exemplary service to the industry over the years – acknowledging their commitment...
Oct 11, 2018
Entries are now open for the 2018 Veritas Young Wine Writers Competition. This contest, presented by the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), aims to identify exciting new voices in the wine industry. It also presents an opportunity for the wine...
Oct 6, 2018
The Veritas Vertex Award for the overall champion wine from among a record number of 1 677 entries for the Veritas Awards this year, was won by the Pongrácz Blanc de Blanc MCC, non-vintage – crowning Distell achievement as the overall best performance at this...
Oct 2, 2018
The more than 700 guests attending the Veritas Awards Dinner at the CTICC on Saturday 6 October will be enjoying a gastronomic feast of note. A trio of celebrated South African chefs have created an amazing four-course menu accompanied by a selection of Veritas...
Sep 27, 2018
Wine enthusiasts can look forward to experience the star-studded Veritas Double Gold and Gold medal winning wines and brandies at a series of public tastings to be presented countrywide. This is an absolutely fantastic opportunity not to be missed, with more than 260...
Sep 19, 2018
INTERNATIONAL WINE EXPERTS JUDGE AT VERITAS This week marks a highlight of wine and brandy judging on the South African calendar as some of the world’s best palates gather in Paarl to judge this year’s entries for the Veritas Awards. This is the longest running...
Dec 6, 2017
Burgeoning young wine writer Gosia Podgorska, originally from Poland but today a local wine marketing specialist, has clinched the coveted Veritas Young Wine Writer title for 2017. Podgorska, the marketing manager at Fairview Wine & Cheese, is versed in four...
Oct 13, 2017
The practice of annually honouring a handful of industry leaders once again took place at this year’s 27th Veritas Awards ceremony at the CTICC on Friday 6 October. These awards are all about recognition and giving back to those who served this industry over the...
Oct 7, 2017
The new Veritas Vertex Award for the overall champion wine from 1 638 entries for the Veritas Awards 2017, stole the show among a record number of medals at the gala dinner last night (Friday 6 October) at the CTICC in Cape Town. It was awarded to Spier 21 Gables...
Sep 28, 2017
Entries are now open for the 2017 Veritas Young Wine Writers Competition. This contest, presented by the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), aims to identify exciting new voices in the wine industry. It also presents an opportunity for the wine...
Sep 8, 2017
Some of the world's best judges are meeting at the Nederburg Auction Complex in Paarl this week to look for the best wines and brandies to receive the sought-after Veritas medals. A total of 1 638 wines and brandies from 256 participants are being tasted during the...
May 18, 2017
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR SA NATIONAL WINE SHOW The Board of the SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) elected a new Chairman at its AGM and Board meeting that were held in Paarl. Christo...
Dec 13, 2016
In the last few years, the South African wine industry established itself as a small, yet formidable force to be reckoned with on the global wine stage. The slow & steady slog to veer away from predominately producing cheap and cheerful wines and breaking onto the...