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		Enjoying its 17th year of publication, Wine is no longer just a magazine. It has evolved into a multimedia information source for wine and food lovers. Its key objective is to satisfy the need for detailed and more technical knowledge required by a loyal aficionado subscriber base, while also providing a personable and accessible voice that speaks to the growing younger, enthusiastic market of wine lovers. It captivates a diverse audience, speaking to those with the love of the world around wine, curious to know more, keen to understand all aspects, and eager to experience every facet that this has to offer. The world of wine pervades every aspect of our way of life.

Wine attracts a niche, sought-after audience of high net-worth wine enthusiasts. To quote Yvonne Johnston, CEO of the International Marketing Council: “Wine lovers are usually found at the top end of the social scale. They live an above average lifestyle and are selective about what they buy and read. This market is probably one of the toughest niche markets to reach and influence. They don’t watch TV, nor do they subscribe to the general press. Entry in their world is limited. It is only those titles that match their lifestyle that can break into their world. In this country, Wine Magazine happens to be one of them.” Wine magazine currently has a circulation of 7 413, 155 000 readers, 11 577 unique website users with 71 607 page impressions and 17 505 webletter subscribers. Winemag.mobi has an audience of 2 368, we have 1 090 Facebook fans and 1 354 Twitter followers.

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		Launched in 1993, Wine Magazine appeals to wine lovers, wine collectors and those with a taste for good living - everyone from aficionados to those just starting to develop an interest in the product of the vine and its accompanying lifestyle. Wine's mission: to publish accessible, informative and entertaining content about food and wine, wine assessments and local and international wine news. Its pillars of dining, food, drinks, travel and people provide for wine ratings and reviews, recipes from top chefs, the editor's recommendations, profiles of winemakers and great winelands getaways, among others.


		Our digimags offer readers an easy-access electronic edition of the monthly magazines in the RamsayMedia stable, while giving advertisers another touchpoint for reaching audiences. The complete issue of consumers’ favourite magazines – at half of the cover price of the print editions! To purchase digimag, click here.


		Winemag.co.za carries breaking news, ratings and reviews, recipes from top chefs, restaurant reviews, an events calendar, special offers, a wine ratings database, an online guide to the wines and cellars of South Africa, wine routes and maps, archived features published in Wine over the years, blogs - including the insightful and occasionally provocative Gulp! - videos. in short, anything of interest to wine enthusiasts on the subject of wine and food in South Africa. Visit www.winemag.co.za


		Wine's weekly electronic newsletter goes to 18 000 opt-in subscribers who wait avidly for its arrival in their inboxes each Wednesday for the latest news, opinion, competitions and events.


		The results of our categories tastings are keenly anticipated. We take that one step further, inviting wine lovers to taste of the top-scoring wines in several categories - Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Cap Classique, Bordeaux blends and organic wines - by hosting public tastings led by prominent winemakers. We have also introduced food and wine evenings, where gourmands can relax over a dinner of fine food paired with wine.


		Wine publishes two books a year. ICONS - South Africa's Best Wines Reviewed showcases the results of the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, widely regarded as one of the most important and prestigious wine competitions on the South African wine calendar. Judging takes place in May and ICONS is published a month later. Copies are distributed free with the June issue of Wine Magazine. Best Value Wine Guide - SA wines Under R60 has become a dependable reference for enthusiasts who appreciate wines that deliver the best quality at the best possible price. Released just before the festive season every year, the Guide makes it easier for buyers to pick out the real bargains on the market - without compromising on drinking pleasure. Only quality wines below R60 - ranging from super-quaffers to the more serious wines - are included in the guide. Best Value Wine Guide is also included as added value with the magazine.

Brandon de Kock
Group Content Director

Cathryn Henderson
Publishing Editor

Celia Gilloway
Events Co-ordinator

Ella Hlakula
Group Media Strategist

Emma Odendaal
Sub-Editor

Jackie Browning
Adsales Executive

Jeanri-Tine van Zyl
Journalist

Kate Clohessy
Events & competitions assistant

Kathryn Steenhuisen
Marketing, Promotions & Editorial Co-ordinator

Michèle Pienaar
Adsales Executive

Quin Lawson
Senior Designer

Samm Bain
National Sales Manager

Sasha van Zyl
Adsales Assistant

Simon Turck
Manager: Group Sales

Shirley McDiarmid
Production Manager

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		Social media is a phenomenon we can't ignore and Wine has a presence on Facebook, where there is a growing fan base. Tweets on twitter.com are soon to follow - watch this space!