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Events · Jul 15, 2026
wine.co.za Diary lists Pinotage on Tap 2026 at Diemersfontein Wine Estate in Wellington on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with ticket pricing and event details for the annual Pinotage celebration.
wine.co.za DiaryAvailability · Jul 10, 2026
Manzanos Wines USA describes modern Pinotage styles and reports that Bruce Jack Reserve Pinotage is distributed through its nationwide US network, providing a current producer/importer availability update.
Manzanos Wines USAReview · Jul 8, 2026
wine.co.za published a July 8 video page for Van Loveren African Java Pinotage, describing an oak-matured Pinotage with roasted coffee bean aromas, blackberry, mulberry, and dark chocolate notes.
wine.co.za VideosEvents · Jul 7, 2026
wine.co.za lists Simonsig Vintages in Conversation: Pinotage Vertical Tasting, an exclusive tasting of Pinotage across vintages paired with a three-course dinner at the Simonsig tasting room on 9 July 2026.
wine.co.za DiaryEvents · Jul 1, 2026
Wines of South Africa's events calendar lists Pinotage Week in 15 wine bars in the Netherlands and Pinotage Day 2026 in South Africa, both dated 10 October 2026.
Wines of South AfricaEvents · Jun 29, 2026
The official Pinotage Association Perold Absa Cape Blend page lists the 2026 competition timeline: entries close June 29, late entries close August 3, judging is August 19, and the award ceremony is September 30, 2026.
Pinotage AssociationEvents · Jun 29, 2026
The official Pinotage Association Pinotage Rosé page lists the 2026 competition timeline: entries close July 29, late entries and samples are due August 3, judging is August 18, and the award ceremony is September 30, 2026.
Pinotage AssociationEvents · Jun 28, 2026
The official Pinotage Association Absa Top 10 Pinotage page lists the 2026 competition timeline: samples due June 29-30, judging July 7-10, and the award ceremony on August 27, 2026.
Pinotage AssociationAwards · Jun 25, 2026
wine.co.za reported the 2026 National Wine Challenge Special Awards, where Stellenbosch Family Wines Carlo Pinotage 2023 received Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class, Double Platinum, and Top 100 NWC recognition.
wine.co.zaEvents · Jun 25, 2026
The Pinotage Association page for the Absa Vintage Award of Excellence says the 2026 judging took place June 18-19 and the award ceremony is scheduled for July 30, keeping the age-worthy Pinotage competition in the current awards calendar.
Pinotage AssociationReport · Jun 23, 2026
Winemag reported that the 2026 Prescient Fund Services Pinotage Report tasted 45 entries from 29 producers and named Diemersdal 2025 best overall at 95 points.
Winemag.co.zaAwards · Jun 23, 2026
The official 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show results list Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2023 as Trophy for Best Pinotage with a 97/100 rating.
Investec Trophy Wine ShowAwards · Jun 19, 2026
Lanzerac received a Silver Award at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa for a film tied to its Pinotage coffee-table book and Pinotage heritage storytelling.
GetawayAwards · Jun 19, 2026
Decanter highlighted South Africa's eight Platinum medals and singled out Du Toitskloof Granite Pinotage 2024 from Swartland as a notable Pinotage success.
DecanterEvents · Jun 18, 2026
Winemag promoted its 23 June 2026 PFS Winter Series public tasting in Cape Town, with Pinotage among the featured report categories.
Winemag.co.zaAwards · Jun 16, 2026
The 2026 National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine results reported that Pinotage gained five wins in the red wine category.
wine.co.zaReview · May 22, 2026
Alder Yarrow argues that lower-oak, fresher Pinotage styles are changing the category and reviews examples from David & Nadia, FRAM, Wolf & Woman, Scions of Sinai, Natte Valleij, and others.
VinographyVideo · May 18, 2026
wine.co.za published a video segment where Jono le Feuvre asks 2026 Investec Wine Trophy Award judges about Pinotage.
wine.co.za videoAwards · Apr 13, 2026
Nederburg announced that The Winemasters Pinotage 2024 received a Gold Medal at the Global Asia Wine Masters 2026.
wine.co.zaProducer Update · Feb 4, 2026
The Pinotage Association framed the 2026 season as Pinotage 101 after the centenary year, calling for diverse styles, authenticity, and premium market access.
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