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Wednesday, 2 February, 2022

The next normal - DtC shipping reverts to pre-pandemic predictions

The 2022 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report has been released, and the industry is likely breathing a collective sigh of relief. The report, an annual collaboration between Sovos ShipCompliant and Wines Vines Analytics, shows the industry slowly returning to its pre-pandemic state.
Wine Industry Advisor, Alexandra Russell

Monday, 24 January, 2022

SA wine industry remains resilient amidst adversity

The South African wine industry was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and will still take a few years to fully recover. However, through a necessity to revive, recover and rebuild, wine businesses are undergoing a mind shift in the way they do business and the industry has fast-tracked tools aimed at becoming more robust, adaptable, competitive and sustainable.
Vinpro

Friday, 21 January, 2022

SA's wine export volumes rise 22% in 2021 despite booze bans, supply chain issues

Despite a series of alcohol sales bans and supply chain challenges, South Africa's wine industry still managed to grow its export volumes.
Fin24, Lameez Omarjee

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

What are consumers looking for when buying direct from wineries?

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales are crucial to most wine businesses and have become even more important in the past two years with disruptions to other sales channels.
Wine Australia

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Wednesday, 22 December, 2021

Our highlights of 2021

In a year that took a lot from so many and left the wine industry high and dry. With much to look forward to, we had the opportunity to celebrate quite a few silver linings in 2021.
wine.co.za

Friday, 17 December, 2021

Wine Intelligence industry predictions for 2022

The festive season comes with many traditions, one of which is the Wine Intelligence annual predictions for the wine industry in the coming year. Our predictions in December 2020 could be judged as reasonably insightful without being fully clairvoyant, and this year’s crop will bear some similar themes to those of 12 months ago.
Wine Intelligence

Friday, 17 December, 2021

SA wine industry welcomes balanced approach

The South African wine industry shares the National Coronavirus Command Council’s (NCCC) concern about an increase in Covid-19 infections but welcomes a risk-based approach to introducing measures aimed at reducing the number of active cases during the festive season.
Vinpro

Thursday, 16 December, 2021

The Market for Single-Serve Wines Has Grown in the Pandemic, But So Have the Challenges

As wineries look to reduce their carbon footprints and shipping costs, several embrace individually packaged or single-serve wines. With just 187-ounces per bottle, many of these sustainably packaged vessels now contain premium cellared or aged wine.
Wine Enthusiast, Jaime Brown

Wednesday, 15 December, 2021

Alcohol industry calls on government to use science and logic to handle Omicron

SALBA has called on the National Coronavirus Command Council to apply a science-based approach to handle the latest Covid-19 wave.
SALBA

Tuesday, 14 December, 2021

Trade between the Western Cape and UK remains on good terms

The Western Cape’s Department of Agriculture confirmed that the trade between the Western Cape and the United Kingdom(UK) remains positive after South Africa was placed back on the UK’s red list due to the new COVID-19 variant.
Cape Town etc, Byron Lukas

Monday, 13 December, 2021

Liquor and lockdown: The great booze heist

With booze ban fears driving up prices of alcohol, armed syndicates target liquor depots and delivery trucks.
Daily Maverick, Caryn Dolley

Saturday, 11 December, 2021

Vine and dandy: SA wine exporters upbeat on recovery prospects

The SA wine industry is recovering after three tough years that saw it battered by drought and the Covid-19 pandemic, the year's exports to date suggest.
fin24, Carin Smith

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Friday, 10 December, 2021

Celebrate your 2021 Christmas in the Winelands: Our top ten round up

This Christmas, treat yourself and your family by spending the day in the Winelands.
wine.co.za, Dominique Solomon

Thursday, 9 December, 2021

Alcohol industry urges government to provide vaccine policy certainty

SALBA notes the announcement by government to set up a task team to make recommendations on vaccination mandates.
SALBA

Monday, 29 November, 2021

SA wine industry calls for responsible action enforcement and a vigorous vaccination campaign

The South African wine industry calls upon South Africa to implement Covid-19 safety measures in response to President Ramaphosa’s address last night.
Vinpro

FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 9 November, 2021

SA wine industry calls on government to support recovery and growth

The South African wine industry calls on government to join hands in rebuilding the sector towards a sustainable future.
Wineland Media

Friday, 1 October, 2021

Alcohol industry expresses relief at lifting of trading restrictions

South African Liquor Brandowners Association supported President Ramaphosa’s announcement to lift alcohol trade restrictions.
SALBA

Thursday, 26 August, 2021

SALBA statement on vaccine requirement for purchasing alcohol

SALBA notes the media comments suggesting that COVID-19 vaccination should be a requirement for purchasing alcoholic beverages.
SALBA

Tuesday, 24 August, 2021

Vinpro fights to fully reopen and rebuild the SA wine industry

Despite all of the setbacks the South African wine industry has had to endure over the past 17 months, Vinpro has not backed down from the fight to fully reopen and rebuild the industry.
Vinpro

Monday, 26 July, 2021

SALBA welcomes partial lifting of alcohol ban

The South African Liquor Brandowners Association has noted the government’s partial relaxation of the alcohol ban.
SALBA

Friday, 23 July, 2021

Alcohol industry calls on government to get South Africa back to business

As SA counts the cost of last week’s looting, alcohol industry calls on government to lift alcohol ban and work alongside business to define a clear and detailed path to economic recovery.
Alcohol Industry & Consumer Goods Council of SA

Thursday, 22 July, 2021

Western Cape High Court reserves judgment on Vinpro interdict application

The Western Cape High Court reserved judgment on Vinpro’s urgent interim interdict application that would enable the sale of liquor.
Vinpro

Wednesday, 21 July, 2021

Vinpro in court on Wednesday to save wine industry from destruction

In the wake of the disorder the country has seen during the past week due to looting, violence and destruction of property in certain provinces, the country once again faces unprecedented challenges. So too does the South African wine industry.
Vinpro

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

Liquor industry urges government to declare a State of Emergency as more than 200 liquor shops looted in KZN and Gauteng

SALBA) and NLT has written to President Ramaphosa urgently calling on government to declare a State of Emergency.
SALBA

Monday, 12 July, 2021

Alcohol sector again pays the price for shortcomings in government COVID-19 response

SALBA and National Liquor Traders are disappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to extend the current alcohol ban.
SALBA

Friday, 9 July, 2021

Latest study underplays the role of the curfew and movement restrictions in the decline of unnatural deaths during Lockdown

The alcohol industry notes a recent study (“the Moultrie paper”) by the Centre for Actuarial Research and Medical Research Council (MRC), published in the South African Medical Journal, that concluded that alcohol bans, and not the curfew, caused an observed decline in unnatural deaths – such as motor accidents and violent murders ‒ during the lockdown.
South African Liquor Brandowners Association

Friday, 2 July, 2021

Vinpro interdict application to be heard next week

Government’s legal counsel requested a short postponement of Vinpro's interdict application this week.
Vinpro

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021

Vinpro launches urgent interim interdict application to lift the ban on wine sales in the Western Cape

Vinpro has launched an urgent interim interdict application today to lift the ban on the sale of wine in the Western Cape in a bid to seek interim relief for wine businesses.
Vinpro

Tuesday, 29 June, 2021

Alcohol industry implores Government to implement more effective measures to fight COVID-19 pandemic than use blanket ban on alcohol

The alcohol industry is calling on the government to reassess its response to the coronavirus pandemic by implementing more effective measures, including addressing its handling of the vaccine rollout, that will have greater success in curbing the sharp rise in infection rates during the third wave.
South African Liquor Brandowners Association

Thursday, 17 June, 2021

SA wine is more than a drink; it’s a livelihood

The South African wine industry is concerned about the dire consequences that yet another alcohol ban or restrictions on the sale of wine will hold for wine-related businesses and the livelihoods of those working in the South African wine industry value-chain.
Vinpro

Monday, 31 May, 2021

Alcohol industry welcomes Government’s reaction to COVID-19 third wave

The alcohol industry shares the Government's concern over the pandemic and will support meaningful measures to flatten the curve.
SALBA

Friday, 21 May, 2021

COVID-19 response is NOT an opportunity for grandstanding by the anti-alcohol lobby

SALBA has noted the media release of 16 May 2021 from SAAPA calling for restrictions on alcohol advertising.
SALBA

Friday, 14 May, 2021

Preparation for a third wave should be based on science and past experience

SALBA and Vinpro have urged Government to rely on the scientific advice of its own panel of health experts.
SALBA

Friday, 26 March, 2021

South African alcohol industry proposes balancing lives and livelihood in dealing with the next COVID-19 surge

The South African alcohol industry has made recommendations to the government through Nedlac on alternative measures to deal with short-term pressure on hospitals during the next Covid-19 surge and increased risk of infections around the Easter weekend.
The South African Alcohol Industry

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Monday, 15 March, 2021

Constantia After Covid

The Constantia Wine Valley is slowly returning to normal, supported by loyal locals – and hoping for a bumper tourism season over 2021/2022.
Graham Howe

Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

Covid-19 Leads to Surge in International Demand for Organic Wine and Food

The demand for organic wine and other sustainably farmed products is increasing drastically as a result of the year-long Corona crisis, with consumers becoming increasingly aware of the relationship between nutrition and health.
Org de Rac

Friday, 5 February, 2021

Vinpro Persists With Court Application

Despite the partial lifting of the ban on the local sale of liquor, Vinpro on behalf of its members will continue with its urgent court challenge to avoid any future disruptions in the South African wine industry and its value-chain due to a rise in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations.
Vinpro

Friday, 29 January, 2021

With 50% drop in active COVID-19 cases it’s time to lift ban says SA alcohol industry

According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD)’s Daily Hospital Surveillance Report, the number of active COVID-19 cases across the country has dropped over the last two weeks, in some cases by more than 50%.
The South African Alcohol Industry

Friday, 29 January, 2021

The 2021 Harvest – where to now Mr President?

What was once a time of year the Stellenbosch community came out in great numbers to celebrate the fruits of their valley with characteristic gees, this year the very promising 2021 harvest is accompanied by fear and uncertainty; the crop a bittersweet reminder that another challenging year looms for our historic town, its wine industry and its people.
Mike Ratcliffe

FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 28 January, 2021

Vinpro approaches courts to save the South African wine industry

As one of the oldest agricultural industries in the country, the South African wine industry has become part of our cultural and economic fabric.
Vinpro

Wednesday, 27 January, 2021

Government should justify the continued alcohol ban as COVID-19 cases decline

With the number of new COVID-19 cases continually declining for the past two weeks, South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has urged Government to be transparent about the justification for the continued prohibition of formal alcohol sales in the country.
The South African Alcohol Industry

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

South Africa’s Ban On The Sale Of Wine: Making Sense Of A Non-Sensical Situation

Echoing strict regulations it imposed last year, the government of South Africa has again banned the sale of table wine throughout the country, this time until at least February 15.
Forbes, Cathy Huyghe

Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

South Africa's glass packagers face $100 million hit from alcohol ban

South Africa’s glass packaging industry could lose a further 1.5 billion rand ($98 million) in sales if the latest ban on alcohol sales continues for long, the CEO of glass bottle maker Consol said on Monday.
Reuters, Nqobile Dludla

Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

Bruce Jack on the devastating human and industry cost of Covid-19

This is the deeply personal, and at times harrowing account, of what it has been like as a South African winemaker, producer and employer of 100s of desperate employees during the Covid-19 pandemic in a country that continues to ban the sale of any alcohol to devastating effect.
The Buyer, Bruce Jack

Friday, 15 January, 2021

Wineries out of business, jobs lost – the reality of the booze ban

With alert Level 3 lockdown regulations extended, including the ban on alcohol sales and on-site consumption at restaurants and tasting rooms, wine businesses are reeling. Not all of them will recover.
Daily Maverick, Bianca Coleman

Thursday, 14 January, 2021

Extended alcohol ban likely to further hurt wine farmers

We estimated 21 000 job losses with the first alcohol ban; this ban could be worse: Maryna Calow – Communications manager, Wines of SA.
MoneyWeb, Nompu Siziba

Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

Alcohol industry seeks deferment of excise tax payment until alcohol ban is lifted

President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to extend the alcohol ban yesterday has left the South African alcohol industry with no choice but to apply for a deferment of the payment of excise duties until the ban is lifted.
The South African Alcohol Industry

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Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

Adjusted Level 3 extended with the alcohol ban still in place

While the wine industry was counting down the days to the 15th of January for an end to the alcohol ban that was re-instated just before the new year, the latest State of the Nation Address dealt another blow to the industry with no end to the ban on alcohol in sight.
wine.co.za

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Tuesday, 29 December, 2020

Regulations: Alert level 3 during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

The adjusted alert level 3 will be in place from 29 December 2020.
South African Government

Tuesday, 29 December, 2020

South African alcohol industry voices concern over alcohol ban during adjusted level 3

Industry deeply concerned for its long-term survival following Government actions to prohibit retail sales and onsite consumption Industry calls for urgent and regular review of ban after initial period as the health situation improves
The South African Alcohol Industry

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Thursday, 12 November, 2020

Easing of Lockdown Level 1: Normal trading hours for alcohol sales and international travel allowed

News was welcomed during President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on Wednesday, 11 November, which allows for alcohol sales to return to pre-lockdown hours.
wine.co.za

Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

Covid-19: Challenges and opportunities in the Chinese wine market

In a recent webinar hosted by Vinexposium, Tommy Keeling, research director of The IWSR Asia-Pacific, gave his analysis of the wine market in China following the impact of Covid-19.
The Drinks Business, Alice Liang

Friday, 16 October, 2020

Wine glut threatens industry’s sustainability

Due to the ban on wine sales during the national lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African wine industry has been left with an unprecedented oversupply of wine.
Farmer's Weekly, Glenneis Kriel

Tuesday, 29 September, 2020

Recreating bonds is essential for innovation in wine tourism

On a jointly OIV-UNWTO webinar about “Innovating in wine tourism in the context of COVID-19", speakers from Argentina, Chile, France, Italy and Spain shared their recent experience on how they have dealt with all the restrictions generated by COVID-19 in their daily wine tourism activity.
The International Wine Tourism Think Tank

Monday, 28 September, 2020

When wine pros lose smell and taste to COVID-19

After being temporarily robbed of career-essential senses, sommeliers and wine journalists reflect on how the experience changed them.
SevenFifty Daily, Hannah Wallace

Thursday, 27 August, 2020

South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit ploughs efforts into assisting those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ever mindful of the economic hardship occasioned by the drawn-out Covid-19 Pandemic, the South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit has provided a raft of support measures to the wine industry, in which it operates.
SAWITU

Wednesday, 26 August, 2020

Aftermath of the alcohol ban

As the world knows, at the start of Covid-19 lockdown, South Africa took a particularly draconian step by banning the sale of alcohol. In effect, there have been limited or no alcohol sales from midnight on 26th March to midnight 17th August 2020.
Wines of South Africa, Angela Lloyd

Monday, 17 August, 2020

Alcohol Ban Lifted, But Still A Long Road To Recovery Ahead For SA Wine

The South African wine industry acknowledges tonight’s announcement by president Ramaphosa to resume local trade and distribution of alcohol under alert level 2 from midnight 17 August 2020, but says the industry still has a long road to recovery.
Vinpro

Monday, 17 August, 2020

Alcohol industry welcomes Government’s decision to lift the ban on alcohol sales

South Africa’s alcohol industry welcomes today’s announcement by the Government to resume the trading and distribution of alcohol and place the entire country on alert level 2, with effect from midnight on Monday, 17 August 2020.
The South African liquor Industry

Friday, 14 August, 2020

Saving South African wine, one hashtag at a time - Keep the #SaveSAWine conversation going

"Level 3 Day 74 - Feeling good. Feeling positive." Quoting one of the very few remaining positive South Africans, comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout, as we face a dragging second alcohol ban. While staying positive like @schalkiebez is becoming more and more difficult, industry bodies are fighting to get alcohol sales going again. Here's what YOU can do to help the wine industry now.
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb (Editor)

Thursday, 13 August, 2020

Enough Is Enough, Says Wine Industry Body On Alcohol Ban

“The South African wine industry, including wine tourism, is in a state of disaster. Urgent intervention is needed or else one of the oldest agricultural industries in the country will not survive,” says Rico Basson, MD of the wine industry body, Vinpro.
Vinpro

Wednesday, 12 August, 2020

Alcohol ban poses a risk to SA’s largest trade partnership

South African alcohol industry notes the concerns raised by spiritsEUROPE at the weekend regarding imbalances in trade between South Africa and European Union (EU) as a result of the continued prohibition on the sale of alcohol in SA.
Liquor Industry

Monday, 3 August, 2020

Alcohol industry welcomes a call by SA Medical Research Council to review alcohol ban

The alcohol industry welcomed the call by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for Government to start preparing for the lifting of the ban on the formal sale of alcohol. The decision recognises that there was no immediate severe pressure on hospital beds set aside for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Liquor Industry

Monday, 27 July, 2020

Alan Winde | Alcohol ban: South Africa needs to act smarter

The Western Cape is considering some solutions to ensure the alcohol industry survives the Covid-19 pandemic and is not hit by an unemployment pandemic, writes Alan Winde.
News24, Alan Winde - Premier Western Cape

Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

KWV’s newly appointed Chief Winemaker to lead team through COVID-19 crisis

KWV is excited to welcome Justin Corrans as its new Chief Winemaker. Corrans joins the KWV fold having previously served as the CEO of Breedekloof winery, Mountain Ridge. His appointment is backed by nearly twenty years of international and local wine industry experience, a meticulous approach to winemaking, sound technical knowledge and an unwavering passion for South African wine.
KWV

Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

Raise a Glass To: Rico Basson, Vinpro & the South African wine industry

The Covid-19 pandemic has for so many people around the world been the most challenging and damaging time both in their working and their personal lives. But it has also been a uniquely inspiring few months as individuals and businesses have stepped up to the mark and gone way and beyond to help others in their industry get through this extraordinary period.
The Buyer, Richard Siddle

Monday, 20 July, 2020

Newly elected CWA principal all about blended platform as COVID-19 pandemic rages on

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects on the South African wine industry, respected Cape Wine Master and newly appointed principal of the Cape Wine Academy, Heidi Duminy, sheds light on how the education body is reimagining its learning experience in a time of inconceivable changes.
Feed That Bird Communication Consultants

Tuesday, 9 June, 2020

No plans to reinstate alcohol ban in South Africa at this time: government

Government says it does not plan to reintroduce a countrywide ban on the sale of alcohol at this point in time.
businesstech.co.za

Monday, 1 June, 2020

Covid-19 Q&A: Sale, dispensing and transportation of liquor – wine, spirits and other fermented beverages (Level 3)

Government confirms the detail around domestic sales of liquor beverages (including wine), as per the Government Gazette published on 28 May 2020.
SALBA, Vinpro & WoSA

Monday, 25 May, 2020

The implications of the alcohol ban

Much has been said about government’s ban on alcohol during the #COVID19 #lockdown. However, the alcoholic drinks industry not only supports nearly 1 million jobs directly and indirectly but also contributes 3% to GDP. Thus far, the ban has been devastating to both South Africa’s alcoholic drinks sector as well as the economy. Watch this video for the full story.
WineLand Media

Thursday, 14 May, 2020

South Africa’s Bulk Wine Producers Fear the Long-term Knock of the Lockdown

In level four, South Africa has entered a critical time to regain its momentum as one of the world’s top wine export regions. The pressure is on bulk wine producers to fulfill current contracts and seal next year’s trade agreements while they play catch-up with fluctuating exchange rates and a backlog in exports.
Francois Bezuidenhout

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Lockdown | SA wine exports get green light again

The South African wine industry must be giving a huge sigh of relief as the transportation of wine for export is once again allowed.
Fin24, Carin Smith

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020

As If COVID-19 Weren’t Bad Enough: Government Regulations Cripple The South African Wine Industry

If you thought it was inconvenient to queue up (at the appropriate physical distance of course) and wait your turn to purchase wine, consider yourself very lucky. At least, that’s what I imagine a wine producer in South Africa would say, as they struggle to survive under crippling and, some would say, unreasonable regulations passed down by the government.
Forbes, Cathy Huyghe

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020

Here's how South Africans are dodging virus alcohol ban

A lockdown ban on alcohol sales is forcing thirsty South Africans to get creative, from experimenting with home brews to sneaking over the border in search of a drink.
Fin24, Janice Kew

FEATURED ARTICLE
Sunday, 26 April, 2020

Level 4 Lockdown restrictions - industry comment needed urgently

The DTI has asked for comments on the Level 4 restrictions and we urge wineries and related business to submit their comments by midday Monday 27th April. wine.co.za will make an application for online sales to be permitted.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Friday, 24 April, 2020

SA wine industry relieved by excise dispensation

The South African wine industry is relieved and extremely thankful for the deferral of the payment of excise taxes on alcoholic beverages as announced yesterday in a media statement by the National Treasury relating to further tax measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
WineLand Media

Friday, 24 April, 2020

Pull up a chair and top up your wine know-how during COVID-19 lockdown

Wine lovers from around the country topped up their wine knowledge during the first online wine course innovatively packaged by TOPS at SPAR Wine Show and presented by South Africa’s top wine educator, Cathy Marston.
TOPS at SPAR Wine Show

FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 22 April, 2020

Let's go wine tasting - the best virtual wine tastings

We miss visiting wine farms, driving through historic entrances to taste great wines. But we can't deny that there are some advantages to all the virtual tastings taking place during the lockdown period. So while we can't get to our favourite tasting rooms, enjoy these upcoming virtual tastings
wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

Wine post Covid-19; Earning the Right

There has been much speculation lately about what will happen to wine sales and consumption once national, and international lockdowns end. Most agree that ‘things will never be the same’ and that the wine industry, as well as consumer habits and practises will be different, at least in the short term.
Dave March CWM

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

Flagstone Wines Press Juice - Flagstone’s Harvest Race Against Lockdown

As the situation around the world with regards to COVID-19 continues to evolve, we have a positive outlook here at Flagstone Wines.
Flagstone Winery

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

A South African wine farm allowed stranded guests to stay free of charge during Covid-19

Anna Punke-Dresen and her family were staying at the Spier Hotel and Wine Farm in South Africa when the country went on lockdown in March in response to Covid-19.
Spier Wine Farm

Monday, 20 April, 2020

SA's battle of the booze explained

As South Africans deal with life under lockdown in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, government's ban on alcohol sales as part of the regulations has been one of the major talking points. Many a South African might have found him or herself relating to American singer Tom Waits when he crooned: "I don’t have a drinking problem, except when I can't find a drink."
News24, Jan Gerber

Monday, 20 April, 2020

A South African wine farm allowed stranded guests to stay free of charge during Covid-19

Spier Wine Farm was going to be the cherry on top of Anna Punke-Dresen's family trip to South Africa. This luxe wine-farm hotel (one of the oldest in South Africa) was the final stop before she, her husband, and their four-year-old son Oskar ended their dream trip and flew back home to Germany. Like most things during March 2020, that simple trip quickly became chaotic.
Business Insider US, Stephanie Vermillion

Friday, 17 April, 2020

Wine exports are now banned again during lockdown

As of Thursday, South Africa will no longer allow the export of wine while in Covid-19 lockdown, at least in part for fear of wine piracy, it seems.
Business Insider SA, Phillip de Wet

FEATURED ARTICLE
Thursday, 16 April, 2020

This Too Shall Pass - Renewed Hope for This Year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards

As the global situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus develops, planning schedules in almost every sector are affected – and the drinks industry is no exception.
Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 15 April, 2020

TOPS at SPAR Wine Show brings fun online courses with Cathy Marston

South Africa’s largest and most loved travelling wine show, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, in partnership with South Africa’s top wine educator Cathy Marston, is bringing two accessible, fun, interactive online courses to novice wine-lovers to enjoy in the comfort of their own home in response to COVID-19.
Tops Wine Show

Friday, 10 April, 2020

Where will Our 2020 Harvest Go? A Post Covid-19 Perspective

The COVID-19 conversation remains rife, and the pace of its development (the virus and the topic) will likely not slow down soon.
Sonja Bezuidenhout

Friday, 10 April, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A: Wine exports

This Q&A document pertains to the exemption provided by the RSA Government to allow exports of wine as per the Government Gazette that was published on 7 April 2020. I
SA Wine Industry

Tuesday, 7 April, 2020

Marianne supports Gift of the Givers

The COVID-19 lockdown has created huge despair amongst the most vulnerable in our society.
Marianne Wine Estate

FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 7 April, 2020

Who are these thousands of people still visiting the winelands every day?

The lockdown and COVID-19 have changed our world forever. Wineries and restaurants are closed and hotels are empty. But we are delighted to report that wine.co.za still has over 5000 wine lovers visiting our beautiful winelands daily, from the comfort of their homes.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Friday, 3 April, 2020

DGB executives put their pockets on the line in Covid-19 crisis

DGB has reinforced its absolute commitment to ensuring the group and its suppliers get through the current Covid-19 crisis by requesting its senior executives to agree to a three-month pay cut.
DGB

Wednesday, 1 April, 2020

COVID-19 Wine Tourism Update - Groote Post Vineyards

SHUTDOWN! What about employees?
Groote Post Vineyards

Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A: Exporting, trading, serving and transporting liquor

According to the Disaster Management Act and the national lockdown from midnight on 26 March 2020 to midnight on 16 April 2020, the export, sale, dispensing or transportation of alcoholic beverages are prohibited, with no exceptions.
WineLand Media

Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Steenberg Updated COVID-19 Communication

Dear friends and family of Steenberg.
Steenberg Vineyards

FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 27 March, 2020

wine.co.za COVID status as from 27 March 2020

In light of the 21 day lockdown in South Africa, the wine.co.za team are now all working from home. Our online services will continue, but we are unable to ship any wine during this time.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Saturday, 21 March, 2020

Neethlingshof Wine Delivered to Your Door, COVID-19 Policy and more

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and continuing measures announced by government, we have taken the decision to close our Restaurant, our Wine Tasting Centre as well as our Wine Garden.
Neethlingshof Wine Estate

Friday, 20 March, 2020

wine.co.za COVID-19 response

Nobody is immune to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. wine.co.za has taken steps to ensure business can continue as usual, and that our staff are protected against any possible infection. We must all work together to #flattenthecurve to minimise the impact, with a particular view to protect the vulnerable in our society.
Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Friday, 20 March, 2020

A Message From Spier CEO Andrew Milne on COVID-19

The South African government has declared a national state of disaster and announced a range of extraordinary measures designed to minimize the spread of the coronavirus/ COVID-19.
Spier Wine Farm

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Backsberg remains open

The Backsberg tasting room and restaurant remain open. The safety of our staff and customers is our number one priority, and as such we are assessing the situation on a daily basis. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates.
Backsberg

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Marianne Wine Farm: We are open

Like anybody else, we are monitoring the situation as it evolves, trying to make the best choices with one and only one objective: protect our guests, protect our staff, protect our communities. We are open, and we welcome you
Marianne Wine Farm

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Life in the times of Coronavirus - Springfield Estate

While we have been monitoring the progress and spread of Covid-19 for some time now, the presidential address on Sunday evening and the sharp increase in South African cases has caused much alarm and even panic among our fellow South Africans.
Springfield Estate

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Stellenbosch Vineyards Coronavius Update

The Stellenbosch Vineyards cellar door will be temporarily closed from 17 March 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on 15 March 2020 and as a leading wine producer and tourist destination in the Winelands, we have made the safety of our visitors, staff and their families our top priority.
Stellenbosch Vineyards

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Hazendal - Business Unusual

Hazendal celebrates family and loves being the destination for all your journeys. This current journey is a bit of a rocky road, but we want you to know we are here for you. After careful thought and consultation, we have as a Hazendal team decided to reduce our offering and limit our guest experiences for the time being, to play our part in #flattenthecurve
Hazendal

Friday, 20 March, 2020

Canto - fighting the Covid-19 together

All of us has weathered plenty of storms, but none quite like this. As a small business, we want to protect our staff, our customers and our producers. Even though from tomorrow we’ve had to make a few changes to our service we will still be here offering you your favourite wines!
Canto Wines

Friday, 20 March, 2020

COVID-19 Protocols at Elgin Vintners

COVID-19 Protocols at Elgin Vintners
Elgin Vintners

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Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Buying and selling wine doesn't get any easier!

In response to the impact of COVID-19, it is ever more necessary to have systems in place to facilitate online sales. We at wine.co.za are pleased to report that our Direct to Consumer solution for wineries has been running successfully for 5 months, and currently launching a new wine shop every day!
Judy Brower | wine.co.za

Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Delheim - We're Still Here

We thank you for your support during this time - The Sperling family and Delheim team.
Delheim Wine Estate

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Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Limitation on the sale, dispensing or transportation of liquor - COVID-19 Regulations

Regulation #2 pertaining to Alcohol prohibits the sale, dispensing or transportation of alcoholic beverages between 6pm - 9am Monday to Saturday and 1pm - 9am on Sundays and public holidays.
Dept Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Bouchard Finlayson closed: COVID-19 update

Bouchard Finlayson is temporarily closing their cellar door and tasting room.
Bouchard Finlayson

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Temporary Closure Of Kleine Zalze Hospitality Facilities

Following the measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as announced by President Ramaphosa Sunday night, we regret to inform you of the temporary closure of all our hospitality facilities at Kleine Zalze wine estate. This includes our restaurant, Terroir as well as our Wine Tastings.
Kleine Zalze Wines

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Stellenrust operational Corona Virus outbreak update

Dear Stellenrust Friends and family, After careful consideration as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation evolves rapidly, we have implemented the following measures with immediate effect. By implementing these measures we are enforcing our corporate social responsibility ensuring the safety of our employees and clients.
Stellenrust Wine Estate

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Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Winery closures in response to Covid-19

Announcements of the temporary closure of the hospitality sectors of certain wine farms have been streaming in since Monday, following the news that several wineries have had exposure to members of a tour group who have since tested positive for Covid-19. As wineries depend on tourism, it is important not to spread panic and keep an eye on the affected farms' social media pages for accurate info.
wine.co.za