On Wednesday September 2nd, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)* and the Great Wine Capitals Global Network had the pleasure to meet virtually to celebrate the recent observer status of the Network at the OIV. The President of the OIV, Regina...
Stellenbosch becomes the first destination in South Africa to be awarded Safe Travels Stamp by the WTTC
Stellenbosch has become the first destination in South Africa to be awarded the prestigious Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The WTTC has recognised Stellenbosch for the quick and rigorous adoption of recommended hygiene and sanitary...
Visit Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Vintners Join Forces to Encourage the Napa Valley Community to Show Their Napa Valley Spirit
The Napa Valley Vintners and Visit Napa Valley, which support Napa County’s two largest industries – wine and tourism, have joined forces to celebrate the collective sense of pride amongst Napa Valley’s residents and its workforce.
Cape Town and the Cape Winelands officially joins the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network
Wesgro, Cape Town & Western Cape Tourism, Trade & Investment agency, is pleased to announce that the Cape Town and the Cape Winelands have officially joined the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) global network – the leading global club of major world city regions with internationally-renowned wine offerings.
A new classification for the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc
On February 20, 2020, a page was turned for the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc and their quality assessment procedure. The new classification will now be awarded for five years and consist of three categories: Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Superieur and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. A clear, impartial, objective classification which will enable consumers to buy Crus Bourgeois with complete confidence.
News from the fire ground: The journey towards recovery
Islander Estate Vineyards News | by Yale Norris
It has been a little over four weeks since the fire storm that claimed The Islander Estate Vineyards estate.
As we begin to move from the immediate crisis response towards planning our rebuild, we want to share more information with the many industry partners, customers, community members & volunteers who have supported us in these difficult weeks.