WineX brings technology and wine discovery together in Sandton

Wine enthusiasts explored hundreds of wines and discovered new varieties with the help of a digital guide at the annual Sandton wine show.

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Ryan Harrop and Eugene du Plessis enjoy their tasty test wine. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Wine lovers explored new flavours and discovered more about the wines in their glasses at this year’s Standard Bank Private WineX, where technology helped them navigate the tasting experience.

The annual wine show was held from October 28 to 30 at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together wine producers and enthusiasts to sample different wines, learn about varieties and engage with the people behind the labels.

Inno Etsabe and Sindi Mondi arrive at the WineX event on October 29, 2026. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo — Inno Etsabe and Sindi Mondi arrive at the WineX event. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Neke Ndlovu and Buhle Shongwe explore different wine stands on October 29, 2026. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo — Inno Etsabe and Sindi Mondi arrive at the WineX event. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Raksha Reddy and Callorin Reddy enjoy their time at the event on October 29, 2026. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo — Raksha Reddy and Callorin Reddy enjoy their time at the event. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Raksha Reddy and Callorin Reddy enjoy their time at the event. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

The event featured 120 exhibitors and 700 wines, with this year’s edition introducing the Smart Event Guide, an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to help visitors find wines that suit their tastes and interests.

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Duduzile Khumalo

Duduzile Ipiphany Khumalo is a dedicated bubbly journalist at the Sandton Chronicle, specialising in community-based news. She is passionate about capturing and sharing each community's unique stories and lifestyle events. Her commitment is to heartfelt reporting and ensuring every voice is heard and every story is told.