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Kumkani Infiniti applauded

Kumkani Infiniti applauded

Kumkani Infinti MCC 2004 was recently awarded 3 stars by WINE magazine. read more...
Kumkani seeing stars

Kumkani seeing stars

Kumkani has been getting rave reviews in recent editions of WINE magazine read more...
Percy Fox & Co announces distribution partnership

Percy Fox & Co announces distribution partnership

the company of wine people and Percy Fox & Co have agreed that Percy Fox & Co will become the exclusive UK distributor for leading South African brand, Arniston Bay. The agreement will take effect from Monday 10th August and will also include the Welmoed, Kumkani and Versus brand portfolios. read more...
Kumkani stepped out in style at fashion week

Kumkani stepped out in style at fashion week

Award-winning wine brand, Kumkani, put a fashionable foot forward as it embodies African elegance when partnering with the glamorous ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week. read more...
Harvest Report 2009

Harvest Report 2009

The quality of this year's wine grape harvest is outstanding. read more...
Kumkani continues winning at Terroir Wine Awards

Kumkani continues winning at Terroir Wine Awards

Following on the immense success of the previous vintage, the Kumkani Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was recently named the top white wine in the Swartland and Darling district at the SA Terroir Wine Awards. read more...
New Swedish distributor appointed

New Swedish distributor appointed

the company of wine people has formed a new distribution partnership with Enjoy Wine & Spirits AB in Sweden, who took over the company’s branded portfolio as from 1 July 2009 for the monopoly and will take over all on-trade from 1 October 2009. read more...
Results: India Wine Challenge 2008

Results: India Wine Challenge 2008

The results of the India Wine Challenge 2008 have just been released, and our wines won the following awards: read more...
Kumkani reigns supreme at SA Terroir Wine Awards

Kumkani reigns supreme at SA Terroir Wine Awards

Kumkani added to its already impressive awards tally when Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007 clinched the national certificate for the top Sauvignon Blanc at the SA Terroir Wine Awards. read more...
Kumkani conquers at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Kumkani conquers at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Kumkani was the only South African wine to win medals for all three tiers at the recent Concours Mondial de Bruxelles awards. read more...
Silver lining at the India Wine Challenge

Silver lining at the India Wine Challenge

the company of wine people delivered sterling results at the India Wine Challenge: its newly launched Arniston Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc 2007 were both awarded silver medals. read more...
Excelling at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Excelling at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

the company of wine people added to its impressive list of awards with a spate of awards at one of Europe's most prestigious wine competitions. Kumkani Cradle Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Kumkani Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 were awarded gold medals at the renowned international wine and spirit tasting competition, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008, while the Kumkani Shiraz 2005 received a silver medal. read more...
The company of wine people enters Russian market

The company of wine people enters Russian market

With a population of 145 million people, and stable economic growth, Russia is considered one of the faster-growing wine markets. The company of wine peopleTM has always been determined to enter this strategically important market, despite its complicated export procedures which can make market entry difficult. It has however overcome these obstacles to successfully enter this priority market, with the arrival of its first consignment of Arniston Bay and Kumkani wines in Russia. read more...
Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc is TOPS

Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc is TOPS

Kumkani Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007 continues to ride the wave of success as it was selected for WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 list. read more...
2009 Santam Classic Wine Trophy - results

2009 Santam Classic Wine Trophy - results

Kumkani Cradle Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Kumkani Lanner Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008 were both awarded silver medals in their respective categories. read more...
Stellar performance at AWC Vienna

Stellar performance at AWC Vienna

The results of the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge have just been released. Our wines won the following awards: read more...

Press Clippings

SA: Something for the weekend Sir?

A Winter Warmer - Kumkani Lanner Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Taste Test

SA: Singapore gives to Room to Read

US: Testing the Old Spoon in the Champagne Bottle Trick

Kumkani wins gold at prestigious Belgian meet

SA: Kumkani steps out in style for ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week

Silver lining for the company of wine people at the India Wine Challenge

SA: South Africa's top wines of origin

UK: In the company of wine people

US: Wine Merchant Raleigh

Blog: Kumkani Lanner Hill tasting

Blog: Kumkani Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon tasting

Blog: Wine of the Week

The Christmas Wine Guide

UK: A Winter Warmer - Kumkani Lanner Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Taste Test

UK: Serious Saffie Sauvignon and a top Champagne

Sa: Sauvignon Blanc in the Summer

SA: Sauvignon Blanc Top 10

SA: No1 company of wine people Sauvignon Blanc

SA: Kumkani reigns supreme at the SA Terroir Wine Awards

SA: 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 promise longevity

Kumkani winemaker video

SA: The Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa?

India: Big Wine Party at Cape Show

UK: Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc is tops

SA: iTownship Wine Festival

SA: MCC Review

Australia: Springbok Delights

SA: Kumkani steps out in style at fashion week

SA: Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc is TOPS

SA: Nederburg wine auction to showcase 10 newcomers

SA: Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc is TOPS

SA: Wine of the week - Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc

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