Press Releases
First crop estimate for 2024 suggests good outlook
South African wine grape producers expect a good and somewhat larger 2024 wine grape crop compared to the relatively small harvest of 2023. This is according to the first of four wine crop estimates issued annually by viticulturists and producer cellars. This...
Campaign to celebrate South African wine kicks off
South Africa Wine joined industry stakeholders today at the country’s oldest wine estate, Groot Constantia, to kick off a campaign to celebrate the South African wine industry’s rich heritage. This industry provides opportunities to 269 000 employees and close to a...
Clarity on permit requirements for the EU and UK EPA TQR
In the past two weeks, The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development published two gazettes outlining the procedure for exports from SACU and Mozambique to the EU and the UK, respectively, to take advantage of preferential Tariff Rate Quotas for...
South African Wine needs AGOA
Wine exports are a vital part of the growth and image-building strategy of the South African wine industry. South Africa annually exports R10.5 billion worth of wine to more than 125 countries worldwide with the USA being one of the highest value generating...
South Africa Wine launches professional body for career development
In a first for the wine industry, the South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) was launched in Paarl at the historic KWV Cathedral Cellar today. The SAWIPB will serve and practice as a voluntary self-regulated professional body that fosters an...
Spirit of optimism about the 2024 South African wine harvest season
Following a smaller harvest in 2023, wine grape producers are positive that the season on hand holds great promise. Ideal winter conditions and above-average rainfall across all cultivation regions set the scene for a promising 2024 harvest. This is according to...