AYAMA Wine founders and proud Italian owners of Slent Farm, Michela and Attilio Dalpiaz, have brought a true taste of Italy to our South African soils. Being the very first Vermentino to be grown and harvested in South Africa, the Italian couple, with a serious love for viniculture, have seen their dreams come true. The first official South African Vermentino harvest took place in 2016, accruing incredible local and international uptake.

The 16^th annual Muskadel SA Awards function, sponsored by Enartis SA, was held at Noop, Paarl on 24 May.  Amongst 31 entries, seven more than in 2017, Bon Courage Wine Estate in Robertson scooped up two platinum awards, making them the top performer at this year’s competition.