Q&A with Distell in wake of human rights report on South African wine trade

Following the Human Rights Watch report earlier this week, which alleged abuses of workers on wine farms in South Africa, Harpers Wine & Spirit asked the country's biggest drinks firm Distell what it does to make sure such practices don't happen on its farms.

South African vineyards accused of human rights abuses

An investigation into human rights abuses in South African vineyards has revealed some workers are forced to live in pig sties and don't have access to safety equipment or basic labour rights.

South African wine in upmarket push

South African wine is going upmarket in a new initiative with independent retailers and restaurants, which aims to show the country's quality and diversity in the more premium sector.

Insieme - Fairtrade meets natural wine

Stefano Girelli, from organic Sicilian estate, Feudo di Santa Tresa and Fair Trade South African producer, Stellar Winery, have teamed up to create Insieme (rrp £7.99).

South African producer Overhex signs with Copestick Murray

South African producer Overhex Wines, owner of the Balance label, has partnered with wine broker Copestick Murray in the UK and Ireland.

The? Prospector Syrah - more than just a name

More than just a name - the Jordan Wine Estate's new wine The Prospector Syrah 2008, is in acknowledgement of the public support the winery enjoyed in the successful campaign to save the Cape Winelands from a recent application to prospect and mine various minerals.

James Lawrence blog: South African wine paradise

James Lawrence is wowed by South Africa on his latest wine trip

South African wine set to lose protection from EU tariffs

South African wine prices in the UK may go up next year when a trade agreement lapses with the European Union.

South Africa to shine light on Chenin Blanc

South Africa to shine light on Chenin Blanc

Wines in the Pres, July 10-11, 2010

What have the national wine critics had to say this week? Find out with our round up of Wines in the Press for July 10, 11.

Claire Hu blog: South African wine opportunities in the UK

Here is a copy of an article that Claire Hu has written for www.wine.co.za

Richard Siddle,World Cup wine blog: Recovering from a Green day

Richard Siddle, World Cup blog, Day 5: The English are coming!

After a great last day sipping and tasting my way through Stellenbosch I have now flown up to Johannesburg to the heart of the World Cup in readiness for tonight's England game.

Richard Siddle, South Africa World Cup and wine blog. Day 4

Oh the shame, oh the embarrassment...
Here I am in South Africa on the day the country makes history and the World Cup comes to Africa for the first time. Here am I a lifelong football fan who can talk Christmas tree formations with the best of  them and who has long been the answer to England's left sided problems for years...but when asked in front of a crowded bar to blow on a vuvuzela - South Africa's icon musical emblem of the games - I fail miserably.

Richard Siddle, South Africa World Cup and wine blog. Day 4

Oh the shame, oh the embarrassment...
Here I am in South Africa on the day the country makes history and the World Cup comes to Africa for the first time. Here am I a lifelong football fan who can talk Christmas tree formations with the best of  them and who has long been the answer to England's left sided problems for years...but when asked in front of a crowded bar to blow on a vuvuzela - South Africa's icon musical emblem of the games - I fail miserably.

Richard Siddle, South Africa World Cup and wine day two

Richard Siddle, South Africa World Cup and wine day two

South Africa launches sustainability seal

The South African wine industry claims to have launched the world's first sustainability seal that guarantees eco-friendly production and bottle provenance.

South Africa overtakes France

South Africa's recent success in the UK off-trade is not merely the result of favourable currency movements, according to the country's generic body.