We are excited to share more details about our upcoming 240-page book on the story of South African Sauvignon Blanc.
In collaboration with the award-winning publisher Tip Africa Publishing. we are creating the most comprehensive book on the cultivar yet as a professional marketing tool for the South African wine industry.
WHEN WILL THE BOOK BE PUBLISHED?
On-shelf date: September 2025
HOW MANY BOOKS WILL BE PRINTED?
1 500 books
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BOOK?
- 145 pages of editorial content: Celebrating the legacy of the cultivar, sharing the history of pioneering and visionary winemakers, showcasing our Sauvignon Blanc regions, comments from international critics and journalists, interviews with experts and icons, plus themes such as different styles of Sauvignon, flavour profiles, and how Sauvignon Blanc is made in the cellar.
- 95 pages of paid content for members of Sauvignon Blanc South Africa: Tell your own story (see options below).
WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE BOOK?
Members who have already confirmed their participation:
- Anthonij Rupert Wines
- Bertha Wines
- Black Oystercatcher Wines
- Cape Point Vineyards
- Cederberg Wines
- Constantia Glen
- D’Aria Winery
- Darling Cellars
- De Grendel Wines
- Diemersdal Wine Estate
- DTK Wines
- Durbanville Hills
- Eagles’ Nest
- Escape Wines
- Fairview
- Fryer’s Cove Wines
- Groot Constantia Wine Farm
- Groote Post Vineyards
- HER Collection
- Iona Wines
- Jakkalsvlei
- Kleine Zalze Wines
- La Motte Wine Farm
- Le Grand Domaine
- Meerendal Wine Estate
- Neethlingshof Estate
- Nitida Wine Farm
- Paardenkloof Wines
- Paul Cluver Wines
- Quoin Rock Wine Farm
- Rietvallei Wine Estate
- Spier Wine Farm
- Springfield Estate
- Steenberg Wine Farm
- Terre Paisible
- Vergelegen Wine Estate
- Villiera Wines
- Zevenwacht Wines
- Zorgvliet Wine Estate
To book your spot, contact Eunice at 082 808 1114 or send an e-mail.
HOW WILL THE BOOK BE MARKETED?
The book will be featured in Stellenbosch Visio (print and digital) as well as on all Sauvignon Blanc SA social media platforms as well as in the media.
OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
- Four page spread (4 pages), 15 copies of the book, label on cover foldout. RATE: R30 000 (excl VAT) See example
- Double spread (2 pages), 10 copies of the book, label on cover foldout RATE: R20 000 (excl VAT)
- Full page, 5 copies of the book, label on cover foldout RATE: R12 000 (excl VAT) See example
- Half page, 2 copies of the book, label on cover foldout RATE: R8 000 (excl VAT)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Half page – Send us 100 words (+ your logo, your label, a packshot, 1 photo – please supply up to 3 options)
- Full page – Send us 220 words (+ your logo, your label, a packshot, 2-3 photos – please supply up to 6 options)
- Double page – Send us 320 words (+ your logo, your label, a packshot, 4-5 photos – please supply up to 8 options; at least one to be used as a full page anchor photo)
- Four pages – Send us 600-800 words (+ your logo, your label, 1-2 packshots, 8-10 photos – please supply up to 12 options; at least two to be used as a full page or panoramic anchor photo)
OPPORTUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE: INCLUSION OF PHOTOS IN EDITORIAL:
- All advertisers are invited to submit additional photos for possible use on editorial pages – with the name of the producer included in the caption of the photo (photographer will be credited too). Submitting a photo does not guarantee inclusion, which is solely decided on editorial merit sketching the bigger picture of the South African Sauvignon Blanc story.
- Please send any Sauvignon Blanc-specific material – e.g., grapes, vines, vineyards, leaves, vistas, panoramic photos of vineyards, farm/historic farm manor house and vineyards, any graphics related to the history of South African Sauvignon Blanc – take photos of old certificates/awards/newspaper articles or photos that might be on the wall of your winery/cellar/home – we are looking for stories that have never been told before – do you have a photo or a bottle of a very old vintage that we can photograph – invite us bring a photographer to document this history!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
- All images to be supplied in high resolution (300dpi).
- High resolution logo (ask your designer to supply your logo in vector format).
- High resolution label artwork for inclusion on front/back fold-out book cover (ask your designer to supply your label in 2-dimensional format, not on bottle).
- Send your text in Word format, your logo and ALL images via WeTransfer to Riaan Vermeulen at riaan@tipafrica.co.za with the subject line: Sauvignon Blanc Book and your estate’s name.
- A proof of your page(s) will be supplied for your approval.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to collaborate with other South African Sauvignon Blanc producers. Working together is the perfect way to ensure our beloved cultivar gets the attention it deserves.
Contact Eunice Joubert at 082 808 1114 or send an e-mail to book your spot in the book or if you have any questions.
