Once a year, wine enthusiasts get the opportunity to sample the cream of South Africa's wines under one roof. It is almost time for another exciting instalment of the Veritas public tastings, an event showcasing the top-performing double gold and gold medal winning...
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Sep 23, 2014
Some of the world’s best wine and brandy critics will gather together from 15-19 September at Boland Park cricket grounds in Paarl to judge entries to Veritas, the longest running and most prestigious wine competition in South Africa, celebrating 24 years of...
Sep 10, 2014
Aspiring young wine writers will be pleased to know that entries are now open for the Veritas Young Wine Writers Competition 2014. The competition, presented by the SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), is aimed at identifying exciting new voices in the wine...
Jul 23, 2014
WANTED! SA’S BEST WINES AND BRANDIES The South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) is on the lookout for the best wines and brandies South Africa has to offer. The Veritas Awards, a competition synonymous with excellence, is awaiting entries up until...
Nov 26, 2013
l to r Bennie Howard (SANWSA vice-chairman), Marthelize Tredoux, Charles Hopkins (SANWSA chairman), Ricardo Gouveia, De Wet Viljoen (SANWSA) Photo: Lionel Besterfield Marthelize Tredoux was last night (25 November) elected as the overall winner of the first ever...
Nov 26, 2013
WHAT ROLE DOES WINE PLAY IN EVERYDAY LIFE? Benjamin Franklin said it best; “Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy." Wine is multifaceted and plays numerous roles in everyday life... 8 basic ones according to me: Mentally, it’s the muse...
Nov 26, 2013
TEUG EN AAN TAFEL Wyn. Die maak, verkoop en geniet daarvan is ‘n fluïede en veranderlike wêreld. Die landskap daarom en die mense wat dit bewoon raak al meer divers en wyd verspreid. Van studente by universiteite wat sit met boksies wyn tot ware kenners en fynproewers...
Oct 9, 2013
It has become customary for Veritas to annually highlight the contribution of a handful of industry giants. The Veritas legends are invariably men and women who have retired and whose dedication and enthusiasm has led to the promotion and growth of the local wine and...
Oct 5, 2013
KWV again triumphed as best wine producer at Veritas this year with no less than four double gold and 13 gold medals followed by Nederburg with four double gold and nine gold medals, Boplaas Family Vineyards with four double gold and six gold medals and De Grendel...
Oct 3, 2013
The esteemed Veritas wine competition for market ready wines annually grants wine aficionados across the country a chance to taste the top winning wines and brandies. These tasting opportunities, which are sponsored by Deloitte, are held in Cape Town, Johannesburg,...
Oct 3, 2013
Jul 16, 2013
Jul 16, 2013
South Africa’s largest and most established wine institution, the South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) has announced a venture which aims to enhance the art and importance of high quality wine journalism. The new Young Wine Writers Competition invites...
Feb 28, 2013
Foodies and wine enthusiasts are in for a treat when they join Taj Cape Town and Veritas Wine Awards for a superb evening of Indian cuisine and top South African Wines. The dinner will be held at Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town on Thursday 14 March 2013. Guests will...
Oct 6, 2012
KWV, last year’s Veritas champion, won the most double gold medals (5) for their wines, as well as 2 double golds, the most coveted symbols of excellence for their brandy entries. Nederburg was close on their heels with no less than 4 double gold medals. KWV’s double...