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Wines of South Africa releases its 2022 export report
The Wines of South Africa 2022 export report has revealed that export value has only seen a 2.4% decline following the pandemic with Rand Per Litre (RPL) income showing marginal growth as producers navigate rising costs, shipping challenges and shortages in the supply of packaging goods.
South Africa removes all restrictions on alcohol sales
Ahead of New Years Eve celebrations, South Africa ended restrictions on the sale of alcohol that have been in place since 27 March 2020.
How the world aided South Africa's wine trade
South Africa has suffered greater than most countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has reported three times as many cases as any other African country, and many of the government’s attempts to curb the virus – closing borders, prohibiting or restricting the domestic sale of alcohol, and banning the transport of goods to the country’s ports – have had a damaging impact on the wine industry.
Cape Wine to return in October 2022
Popular trade show Cape Wine will return to Cape Town from October 5-7, 2022.
Distell building ransacked amid widespread rioting in South Africa
Distell halted all operations in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal after looters attacked its distribution centre in New Germany this week.
Jägermeister Scholarship 2021 to go virtual for second year running
Jagermeister Scholarship, a programme that traditionally gives young bartenders the chance of a three-month internship in Berlin’s bars, will be hosted digitally for the second year running.
Darren Gough unveils Care for Wild wine range
England cricket legend Darren Gough has officially launched his eagerly anticipated Care for Wild wine range in partnership with Freixenet Copestick.
South Africa urged to end "devastating" alcohol prohibition
The South African government has been urged to scrap its alcohol prohibition in order to avoid “devastating consequences” at home and abroad.
PIWOSA founder: South Africa wine 'coming back'
After a few tough years due to drought, South Africa is coming back, according to the founder and chairman of the Premium Independent Wines of South Africa.
Nederburg becomes Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction
The historic Nederburg Auction is to become the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction and with it comes changes in location, selection and format.
That was the somber message from Wines of South Africa’s chairwoman at the opening of Cape 2018 in Cape Town today (September 12).
Accolade gives kolour to Kumala
Accolade Wines has announced it will be investing more than £1m in South African wine brand Kumala with a new brand creative entitled ‘Keep it Kolourful’.
Uitkyk sale to create more focus for Distell’s wine business
Distell, Africa’s leading producer and marketer of leading fine wines, ciders, spirits and RTDs, has sold its Uitkyk wine farm in Stellenbosch to Warwick Wine Estate
AdVini, the major southern French wine producer, has bought a majority shareholding in Ken Forrester’s Forrester Vineyards in South Africa.
Lifting the bar in South Africa
Only about 8% of wine farms in South Africa make money, according to a leading winemaker from the Rainbow Nation
South Africa wine: tipping point
The South African wine industry has reached a crucial moment, according to the chairman of Wines of South Africa. Christian Davis got a tip off and was there
South Africa's Cape Town is a work in progress on the cocktail scene, freelance bartender Nick Koumbarakis tells us why
Social media campaign for Cape Wine 2015
Wines of South Africa has launched a new social media campaign in the run up to its Cape Wine 2015 show.
Wosa UK launches new sector-specific tasting
Wines of South Africa UK is launching a new event with a trade tasting targeting independent merchants and on-trade buyers.
Brandy Report (8/12): South African Brandy
Hamish Smith gets under the skin of South Africa’s little-known gems.
Wines of South Africa (Wosa) has opened a third international office, in Hong Kong.
South Africa wine boss optimistic
Despite a challenging year Siobhan Thompson, CEO Wines of South Africa (Wosa) is optimistic that South African wines are on the up.
South African wine harvest report
The South African wine industry expects an average sized, good quality wine grape harvest, with exceptional harvests especially in the coastal regions.
South Africa expecting record vintage
The 2013 South African wine grape harvest season exceeded the expectations, according to Vinpro a service organisation for 3,600 South African wine producers.
South Africa: Riots may not involve wine
Wines of South Africa has said that riots in the Western Cape don't appear to be connected to the wine industry.
Wine tourism is the way forward for the Western Cape
Tourism, not agriculture, is the future for the Western Cape, according to Charles Back, whose Fairview farm is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa.
Cape Winemakers’ Guild auction records sales
The 28th Nedbank Cape Winemakers’ Guild Auction recorded the highest turnover ever of R5,739,000*, excluding VAT, with a sellout of all the wines.
Guala buys MCG Industries’ Metal Closures for €20 Million
Guala Closures, a leading maker of aluminium closures for spirits and wines, has bought the Metal Closures division of South African company, MCG Industries.
Christensen maps the way ahead for Accolade
Troy Christensen, Accolade Wines' American CEO, is not a man encumbered with traditional values. Wine may traditionally come in 75cl bottles with a cork closure but what interests him is the move to pouches, bag-in-box and ready-to-serves (RTS).
South Africa could be "number one" wine producer
A leading South African businessman has called for the Rainbow nation’s wine industry to work towards becoming the world’s number one producer.
Ethical seals to debut at Cape 2012
Wines of South Africa has announced that the first wines to carry South Africa’s new, fully traceable, ethical seal will be showcased at Cape Wine 2012, later this month.
South Africa launches new seal to guarantee ethical practice
The South African wine industry has launched a new seal, which will guarantee that the wine has been produced in line with fair labour practices, outlined and audited by the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association (WIETA), which was established over a decade ago.
Su Birch of Wines of South Africa wins business award
Su Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is the winner of Wine Intelligence’s inaugural ‘10 for 10 Business Award’.
South Africa: Olmeca tequila launches chocolate liqueur
Pernod Ricard is rolling out its Olmeca tequila liqueurs in South Africa.
Patron ramps up marketing in South Africa
South Africa: Patron has launched its first billboard campaign outside of the US.
South Africa: The KWV board has announced that CEO Thys Loubser (pictured) has resigned as company CEO with immediate effect.
Jameson celebrates St Patrick with trio of promotions
Jameson has devised a trio of St Patrick’s day promotions, including a global music event, radio broadcast and a special edition bottle.
First Cape to sponsor Lions rugby tour
First Cape Wines has announced it will sponsor the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia in 2013.
South Africa/Ireland: Jameson launches new expression
Irish whiskey Jameson has launched a new expression in South Africa. Jameson Select Reserve is made from a blend of small batch grain whiskey, not found in any other Jameson expression, and single Irish pot still whiskey.
American wins sommelier world cup in South Africa
Wines Of South Africa’s (WOSA) first Sommelier World Cup has been won by an American.
South Africa: Confusion reigns over wineland mining
Confusion reigns in South Africa as new reports suggest mining applications in the winelands have not been withdrawn.
