The 2023 Cellar Assistants’ Programme hosted over two information days, one each at Cavalli Estate, Stellenbosch and Opstal Estate in the Breedekloof, as well as four workshops for senior cellar assistants in participating districts, which allowed participants to increase their knowledge on different levels. A wide range of topics was discussed for example, Lucinda Heyns discussed regenerative farming: what is it and how does it differ from conventional, sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming? Kachne Ross, People and Skills Development Manager of South Africa Wine gave the participants more information about training opportunities in the wine industry. Dr Karien O’Kennedy, Knowledge Transfer Manager: Oenology South Africa Wine, discussed the influence of bushfires on wine quality. A very important topic was discussed by Elzette Du Preez, an independent consultant, who gave more information about the costs involved in winemaking and what the consequences of errors in the cellars are about. Lida Malandra of Enartis discussed wine faults in the cellar and how to identify, prevent and remedy faults. The programme for both information days was concluded by an independent, registered social worker, Greta Grobler, who spoke to the participants about the management of their finances and budgets.