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Published: 10 February, 2021
South Africa is by no means out of the woods, say allies following this week’s easing of a complete domestic alcohol ban, with ongoing ramifications for the agricultural sector and its workers. Jo Gilbert reports
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Published: 08 February, 2021
Vinpro has said it now awaits confirmation of a new expedited court date in its battle to avoid any future disruptions to the South African wine industry and its value-chain.
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Published: 08 February, 2021
South Africa’s Bosman Family Vineyards has bolstered its sales capacity in the European and African markets with with two senior appointments.
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Published: 02 February, 2021
Vinpro has welcomed last night’s announcement that the third alcohol ban on local liquor sales has been lifted, but said it would push ahead with the court application it launched in the Cape High Court last month to help save the beleaguered industry.
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Published: 01 February, 2021
Vinpro has announced that South African wine producers and viticulturists are optimistic about the quality of this year’s vintage following favourable weather conditions.
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Published: 27 January, 2021
Vinpro has announced it has approached the Cape High Court in a bid to save the beleaguered South African wine industry.
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Published: 26 January, 2021
Canned wine brand Hun Wines, which is backed by Waitrose CEO James Bailey, smashed its £400k crowdfunding target on the day of public launch.
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Published: 25 January, 2021
Richard Bampfield MW has issued a call to the UK trade to support the beleaguered South African wine industry as producers continue to suffer crippling government restriction and oversupply issues.
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Published: 18 January, 2021
South African wine exports to the UK, its leading export market, surged last year with both value and volume sales up.
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Published: 04 January, 2021
Vinpro has warned of the “devastating consequences” of the reinstated alcohol ban in South Africa as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 28 December.
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Published: 03 December, 2020
Stellenbosch winery Journey’s End has expanded its UK team with two new members, plus an addition to the South African team.
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Published: 22 October, 2020
Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is launching a trio of webinars in November aimed at addressing the key issues facing the Cape’s wine industry.
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Published: 22 October, 2020
Hard hit by the pandemic, South Africa’s winemakers are proving their resilience and fighting back with an eye on higher quality and pricing. By Andrew Catchpole
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Published: 19 October, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching effect on wine-producing countries across the globe, not least South Africa.
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Published: 15 October, 2020
South African online wine retailer Port2Port is launching a marketplace allowing UK trade to sell Cape wines direct to consumer.
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Published: 12 October, 2020
South African wine and spirits company DGB has purchased Fryer's Cove for an undisclosed sum.
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Published: 08 October, 2020
Seckford Agencies has expanded its South African portfolio with Stellenbosch producer Waterford Estate.
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Published: 01 October, 2020
The South African Young Wine Show has awarded Vinpro chairman Anton Smuts the Pon van Zyl trophy for his contribution to the Robertson Wine Valley.
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Published: 08 September, 2020
Stellenbosch winery Journey’s End has launched a new range of six wines with augmented reality labels.
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Published: 03 September, 2020
Liberty Wines has strengthened its South African portfolio with the addition of Swartland-based Mullineux and Leeu Passant of Franschhoek.
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