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SA Wineproducers losing R 300 Million per week
South African wine producers are “fearful and frustrated” due to the ban on alcohol sales during lockdown, as well as the initial stop-and-go approach the government had to the export of wine.
This is according to Nicolò Pudel, co-founder of Port2Port.wine, a South African online wine retailer carrying over 2 000 wines from 400 producers and 11 countries.
Pudel says he has observed this state of mind among many local wine producers in recent weeks, with some indicating that they may be forced to close shop indefinitely due to the impact of the lockdown.
Wine producers’ industry body Vinpro said on Friday that the lack of income from domestic revenue streams – over R300 million per week – had undoubtedly already placed several businesses in dire straits, and would lead to thousands of job losses if the matter were not resolved urgently.
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Visit the Winelands launch new website
Digital Media Agency, Visit the Winelands launched a new website showcasing their About the Winelands podcast. All the people and organizations interviewed are featured and the site documents an interesting perspective of the winelands.
A change of leadership at De MorgenZon
After a decade of excellence, outgoing chief executive and cellarmaster Carl van der Merwe is handing over the reins to new chief executive and cellarmaster Adam Mason.
Our three amazing shows this week…
About the Winelands welcomes Loriane Grobbelaar, Sales and Marketing Manager of Foothills Vineyards and Olive Oil.
Klein Welmoed Guesthouse and Home of Foothills Vineyards and Olive groves, is set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, a top destination offering accommodation and home base for many a traveler with facilities for conferences, functions and weddings.
KLEIN WELMOED Stellenbosch, a perfect location for conferences, beautiful weddings and glorious wine
About The Winelands welcomes Lourens Relihan, Marketing Manager of Darling Cellars, located on the West Coast of South Africa.
Darling Cellars is situated on the cool west coast of South Africa on the R315 between Malmesbury and Darling, approximately 1 hour’s drive from Cape Town and 15 kms from the coast line.
DARLING CELLARS, where Bush vines grow up tough, and that’s what gives them character!
About The Winelands welcomes Thornton Pillay, Winemaker and Viticulturist at Highgate Wine Estate in the Midlands, KZN, South Africa
Thornton Pillay joined in 2016 and took the farm to a fully functioning wine estate from producing an initial amount of 1,500 bottles to 17,000 bottles of wine annually.
HIGHGATE WINE ESTATE – Elegance and Sophistication in the Midlands of KZN, South Africa
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Discovered by our Winelands Spy… The Wine Babes Club
According to their bio: – Celebrating women wine influencers and their style and featured this week:–
Elvina is a part-time lifetstyle blogger and full-time financial analyst based in Cape Town, South Africa.🇿🇦Her blog promotes wine tourism in South Africa. In her words,
This includes consumption, visits to wineries, vineyards and restaurants known to offer unique vintages. I love attending wine festivals, wine tours and other special wine related activities. I’m so grateful that I get to share South Africa as a wine destination with all the wine lovers.”
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To next week, enjoy and… Cheers!
