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Syrah and Chenin Blanc remain cornerstones of South African wine. Influential British Master of Wine Tim Atkin notes their ability to consistently express our region’s terroirs. Chenin Blanc, in particular, is celebrated for its versatility, while Syrah continues to impress across vintages. Sutherland and Stellenzicht are two of our Brand Partners excelling at Syrah. To hear more from Atkin on the Vinimark podcast, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/dq6GYP_k Photograph: Sutherland Wine, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenzicht Wines, #Vinimark #WineIndustry #WineTrends #WineMaking

‘Are we simply schooled into assuming Bordeaux blends are better, or are they really better than other blends?’ This the pointed question posed by Cape Wine Master and Vinimark Wine Education and Training Manager, Ginette de Fleuriot, playing devil's advocate at a Masterclass on Rhône-style blends. Featuring Boekenhoutskloof Winery Pty Ltd’s The Chocolate Block, David Finlayson’s Pepper Pot, Ernie Els’s Big Easy and more, the class concluded with the idea that a well-blended red wine, regardless of its provenance, is treasured sip by sip and not easily forgotten. Tap this link to read the latest on South African Red Blends: https://lnkd.in/dQMP4tBe Photographs: Ernie Els Wines, The Chocolate Block, The Wolftrap, and David Finlayson’s Pepper Pot. #Vinimark #RhoneStyleBlends #WineMasterclass

Groot Constantia received 14 top honours at 2024’s prestigious National Wine Awards. At 339 years old, Groot Constantia is our country’s oldest wine farm and one of the best-known South African producers worldwide. Its incredible legacy as a major local wine producer lives on with an ever-growing list of accolades and awards. Its beautiful portfolio of wines has earned it an enduring reputation for excellence, and it continues to make the first one to bring it fame: Grand Constance. Vinimark is proud to distribute Groot Constantia wines. To learn more about our Brand Partners, visit the Vinimark website: https://lnkd.in/drTc8cVn #Vinimark #GrootConstantia #WineIndustry #SouthAfricanWine

Light, fruity, and proudly South African Nero Rosé joins the Vinimark portfolio. The result of a powerful partnership between Bosman Family Vineyards and actor and wine lover Thapelo Mokoena, Nero Rosé is a symbol of collaboration and diversity, embodying excellence and celebrating heritage. Nero is the first and only South African wine to be made with Nero d'Avola, a Sicilian grape brought to South Africa two years ago by Petrus Bosman. We are proud to welcome this new wine from the exceptional Nero Wines on board, which joins its rich, bold red. Shop the Nero collection at this link: https://lnkd.in/ddaxCzGw Learn more about our Brand Partners: https://lnkd.in/dFumjqDz Photographs: Bosman Family Vineyards and Supplied #Vinimark #NEROWines #WineNews

Vinimark’s Free State Road Show was ‘an excellent opportunity to showcase our brand to the trade,’ says Michelle Elford, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Bon Courage Wine Estate. ‘It was a fantastic occasion to engage with various markets, listen to their feedback, and connect with both potential and existing clients while introducing them to our new products and the story behind our brand.’ Thank you to all who joined us in September and made the 2024 Free State Road Shows in Kimberley, Bloemfontein and Bethlehem so successful. Follow us for more news from our Brand Partners. Boekenhoutskloof Winery Pty Ltd, Bon Courage Wine Estate, Bosman Family Vineyards Delheim, Glenelly Estate, HER Wine Collection, Muratie, Neil Ellis Wines, Spier Wine Farm, Thelema Mountain Vineyards and Vinehugger. Photographs: Tania Allen #Vinimark #WineNews #WineIndustry

Happy Champagne Day! Champagne is an enduring symbol of ‘the good life’ and the go-to drink for the most special celebrations. On the last Friday in October, the world celebrates ‘happiness in a glass’. The origin of Champagne is said to reach as far back as the 16th Century. Exclusive to the French region of Champagne, it remains a beloved style of wine. Today, we raise a glass to Vinimark Brand Partners, Bollinger and Nicolas Feuillatte, for which we are the sole South African distributor. For a full list of our Brand Partners, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dFumjqDz Photographs: Champagne Bollinger, and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte #Vinimark #WineIndustry #Champagne #ChampagneDay

Exciting Opportunity at Vinimark - The Wine Company We are thrilled to announce an opening for a dynamic Sales Representative in our Western Cape Region On-Consumption Sales Department. Are you passionate about wine and have extensive sales experience in the liquor industry? Do you thrive by building strong, long-lasting relationships  with clients and Brand Partners? If yes, we want you on our team. Key responsibilities: - Achieve sales targets - Provide top-notch service to clients - Conduct wine service training - Stay updated on market trends Requirements: - 2-3 years liquor industry experience - Valid code 08 driver’s licence - Strong communication skills If this sounds like you, forward your CV to [email protected] by October 31, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to grow your career with Vinimark. Learn more about the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d9u6rwrv #Vinimark #WineIndustry #SalesRepresentative #JobOpening #JoinOurTeam

Today, 60% of South African premium wines are displaying medals. Assistant Professor of Wine Economics and Marketing at the Burgundy School of Wine and Spirits, Magalie DUBOIS, joined our panel of experts to discuss the relevance of wine awards in today’s world. ‘It’s all about the channels,’ says Dubois. ‘Usually the medals are used in B2C, so it really depends on where you are selling. If you’re selling, for example, at Spar, awards are a great way to help with sales.’ View our webinar to hear more thoughts from our panel: https://lnkd.in/dNNWK6PW Photograph: Supplied

It’s more than halfway through 2024 - how is the South African wine industry faring this year? Stay in the loop with these five key insights from the recent Vinimark Market Review led by Head of Insights & Business Advisory Oelof Weideman. - No cause for concern: The wine category’s micro-growth is in alignment with broader consumer trends. - A missing middle: South African wine brands are either growing at 20% or declining at 10 - 15%. - The people’s preference: Drinkers are starting to favour Red Blends and Chardonnay. - KZN: Steady growth is largely attributed to bag-in-box and Tetra Pak. - Eastern Cape trends: Impressive numbers mostly relate to Sedgwick’s Old Brown. Visit this link to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/d3hUYGcf Photographs: Supplied

You’ve read the much-awaited report, now hear it from the man himself! In our newly released podcast, we asked Tim Atkin to extract some of the most important themes in his 12th South African Wine Report. More than 2 200 wines are featured, including his discovery of exciting new winemakers and positive winemaking trends. Conversely, Tim also shares a few notes where he feels that South African wine could do better.  Visit our website to listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/dFtRhn3N #Vinimark #WineIndustry #WineTrends Photographs: Tim Atkin and Supplied