Burgeoning young wine writer Raphaela van Embden from Cape Town has clinched the coveted Veritas Young Wine Writer title for 2019. Entrants were required to share their insights on the growing importance of virtual labels and wine e-commerce through the latest technology, while looking into the impact of various virtual labels. At the same time, they had to submit a more informal blog entry, dealing with the rise of rosé wine and the trend towards more pale and dry styles.