Winemag.co.za is an independent South African wine publication focused on clear, considered reviews and informed commentary. It serves engaged consumers, produces and trade who value judgement, context and consistency, offering reporting grounded in experience rather than hype or promotion. Wine magazine was published from October 1993 until September 2011 and now lives on in digital form as Winemag.co.za with an average of approximately 25 000 users and 75 000 page impressions per month.
Prescient Fund Services: a multinational financial services company, empowers success and showcasing SA wine excellence through the Winemag Category Tasting Reports. This year, they will be released in four seasonal series: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Amorim Cork South Africa: is a subsidiary company of the Amorim Group in Portugal, the world’s largest natural cork producer and distributor. Amorim Cork sponsor the annual Winemag.co.za 10-Year-Old-Wine Report.
Aspiring: shipping company Aspiring will serve as our official logistics provider for all competitions in 2026. Founded in 1996, Aspiring offers tailored packaging and delivery solutions for wine, art, and tourist curio clients. Aspiring is also sponsor of the Wine Design Awards 2026. Launched in 2015, the competition exists to reward outstanding wine design and its influence on purchasing decisions
iTOO Special Risks: The Next Generation Awards, proudly sponsored by special risks insurance brand iTOO, aim to spotlight the country’s most promising young winemaking talent.
We’re gearing up for another year of expert panel tastings and both wine enthusiasts and producers can mark their calendars accordingly. All wines tasted blind using the 100-point quality scale, inline with international convention. Full 2026 Winemag programme tabled below:
| Month | Winemag.co.za Report | Entries Open | Entries Close | Sample Deliveries | Judging Dates | Report Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Feb |
10-Year-Old-Wine Report |
12 Jan | 25 Feb | 26 Feb | 3 Mar | 10 March |
| Feb- Apr |
PFS AUTUMN SERIES: Chenin Blanc & Cape White Blend Minority Report: White & Red Shiraz |
2 Feb | 18 Mar | 19 Mar | 25-31 Mar |
15 April |
| Apr – May | iTOO Next Generation Awards | 23 Mar | 29 Apr | 30 Apr | 5 May | 19 May |
| Apr -Jun |
PFS WINTER SERIES: Pinotage Signature Red Blend Sweet Wine & Fortifieds |
20 Apr | 3 Jun | 4 Jun | 10-12 Jun | 23 Jun |
| Jun- Aug | Aspiring Label Design Awards | 25 May | 31 Jul | 3 Aug | 11 Aug | 28 Aug |
| Sept – Oct |
PFS SPRING SERIES: Cabernet Sauvignon Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Chardonnay |
11 Aug | 2 Sept | 3 Sept | 9-15 Sept | 6 Oct |
| Sept- Oct | Old Vine Report | 7 Sept | 7 Oct | 8 Oct | 13 Oct | 21 Oct |
| Nov – Dec |
PFS SUMMER SERIES: Cap Classique Rosé Sauvignon Blanc & Sauv-Sem |
5 Oct |
11 Nov | 12 Nov |
17-20 Nov | 2 Dec |
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