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The Wine Harvest Commemorative Event celebrates SA’s 🇿🇦 wine birthday, asks for the Blessing of the Harvest and honours role players. #HappyBirthdaySAWine

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The exact origin of the SA wine industry is pinpointed to a diary entry on 2 February 1659: “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes.” #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659

The exact origin of the SA wine industry is pinpointed to a diary entry on 2 February 1659: “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes.” #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659
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As grape berries embark on their journey towards ripeness, they undergo an enchanting transformation. This 2025, visit your favorite South African wines’ vineyards and witness this miracle firsthand. #HappyBirthdaySAWine

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In February 2024 the honouree in the Growing Inclusivity category was announced at the annual #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent - Ilse Ruthford, the Managing Director of Compagniesdrift was the recipient. #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659

In February 2024 the honouree in the Growing Inclusivity category was announced at the annual
#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent -
Ilse Ruthford, the Managing Director of Compagniesdrift was the recipient. 

#HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659
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Rico Basson, CEO of South Africa Wine, reminds us: “South African wine is about more than just grapes; it’s about community and excellence.” Cheers to 366 years of history! NEWS: sawineharvest.co.za/366-years-of-s… #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659

Rico Basson, CEO of South Africa Wine, reminds us: “South African wine is about more than just grapes; it’s about community and excellence.” 
Cheers to 366 years of history! 

NEWS:
sawineharvest.co.za/366-years-of-s…

#HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659
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The #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent is made possible by these partners: Groot Constantia, Standard Bank, Air France-KLM, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa Wine, Wesgro, Die Burger, Cape Town Tourism, MCC Labels and Seabourne Logistics. #HappyBirthdaySAWine

The #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent is made possible by these partners: Groot Constantia, Standard Bank, Air France-KLM, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa Wine, Wesgro, Die Burger, Cape Town Tourism, MCC Labels and Seabourne Logistics. #HappyBirthdaySAWine
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Excitement fills the air as South Africa approaches harvest season! The vineyards, with their lush green vines soaking up the sun, are getting ready for the day when harvest starts. #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659

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Book your #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent Tickets now! Secure your place at this glamorous event hosted at Groot Constantia on Thursday 6 February. Email [email protected] to book your spot to celebrate 366 years of South African wine. Don’t miss out! #HappyBirthdaySAWine

Book your #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent Tickets now!
Secure your place at this glamorous event hosted at Groot Constantia on Thursday 6 February.
Email event@sawineharvest.co.za to book your spot to celebrate 366 years of
South African wine. Don’t miss out! #HappyBirthdaySAWine
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Maryna Calow of WOSA South Africa, encourages everyone to participate: “We invite each and everyone to celebrate this momentous occasion — raise a toast to South African wine.” 🍷 #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #sawinesince1659

Maryna Calow of <a href="/WOSA_ZA/">WOSA South Africa</a>, encourages everyone to participate: “We invite each and everyone to celebrate this momentous occasion — raise a toast to South African wine.” 🍷 
#HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC
#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #sawinesince1659
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#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent celebrates five categories: ✅ Visionary Leadership with the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership, ✅ Growing Inclusivity, ✅ Wine Advancement, ✅ Viti- and Viniculture, and ✅ a new Wine Agri-Worker category. #HappyBirthdaySAWine #DiscoverCTWC

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#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent. A night of music and wine awaits!   Join the South African wine industry on the evening of Thursday 6 February at Groot Constantia. Buy tickets at [email protected]   #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC #SAWineSince1659

#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent. 

A night of music and wine awaits!
 
Join the South African wine industry on the evening of Thursday 6 February at Groot Constantia. Buy tickets at event@sawineharvest.co.za
 
#HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineHarvest2025 #DiscoverCTWC
#SAWineSince1659
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The Wine Harvest Commemorative Event is made possible through the generous support of Groot Constantia, Standard Bank, Air France-KLM, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa Wine, Wesgro, Die Burger, Cape Town Tourism , MCC Labels, and Seabourne Logistics.

The Wine Harvest Commemorative Event is made possible through the generous support of Groot Constantia, Standard Bank, Air France-KLM, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa Wine, Wesgro, Die Burger, Cape Town Tourism , MCC Labels, and Seabourne Logistics.
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Happy Birthday South African wine! A blessed 366 years - and cheers to many more. With roots dating back to 2 February 1659, when wine was first made from Cape grapes, South Africa boasts a unique wine heritage. Raise a glass and share your wishes using #HappyBirthdaySAWine!

Happy Birthday South African wine! A blessed 366 years - and cheers to many more.
With roots dating back to 2 February 1659, when wine was first made from Cape grapes, South Africa boasts a unique wine heritage. 

Raise a glass and share your wishes using #HappyBirthdaySAWine!
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We look forward to a night of elegance and reflection—At Groot Constantia, the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa. Experience the glamour and history at the #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent, hosted at the historic Cloete Cellar. #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659

We look forward to a night of elegance and reflection—At Groot Constantia, the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa.

Experience the glamour and history at the #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent, hosted at the historic Cloete Cellar.
#HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659
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Johann Krige, the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership recipient, shares excitement for SA's 366th wine harvest. He believes it could be the finest vintage yet! 🍇🥂 #WineLovers #SouthAfrica #wineharvestcommemorativeevent

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#Throwback to the Wine Harvest Commemorative Event - a highlight on the SA wine calendar! 🍇 The evening honoured five individuals who have significantly shaped the wine industry’s success. Join MC, Guy McDonald, as we relive this unforgettable night. 🥂✨ #HappyBirthdaySAWine

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The Wine Harvest Commemorative Event celebrates the South African wine community, honouring those who’ve significantly contributed to the industry. Cheers to this unifying tradition! #HappyBirthdaySAWine

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At the recent #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent, Johann Krige was honoured with the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership. Johann shares the captivating tale of Kanonkop's origins. #SAWineharvest2025 #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #DiscoverCTWC

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# 🎉🍇🍷✨ The recent Wine Harvest Commemorative Event celebrated five outstanding individuals: Johann Krige Praisy Dlamini Bennie Howard Jan Booysen Marcus Lewis Here's to the visionarie🥂 #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #DiscoverCTWC

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Get to Know the Faces Honoured at the 2025 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event 🍇 Read all about it here: bizcommunity.com/PressOffice/Pr… Cheers to the journey! 🥂 #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #DiscoverCTWC #SouthAfricanWine #WineTourism

Get to Know the Faces Honoured at the 2025 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event 🍇

Read all about it here:
bizcommunity.com/PressOffice/Pr…

Cheers to the journey! 🥂

#WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent #HappyBirthdaySAWine #SAWineSince1659 #DiscoverCTWC  #SouthAfricanWine #WineTourism
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We’re excited to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 #WineHarvestCommemorativeEvent! Let’s honour the pioneers shaping the South African wine industry’s future. Submit your nominations by 1 July 2025 here: sawineharvest.co.za/call-for-nomin… #HappyBirthdaySAWine