South Africa has a wide range of wine varietals, which has constantly been changing since the first varieties were introduced more than 400 years ago. Below we’ve listed the most popular varietals currently being grown across South Africa. White Varietals Bukettraube Cape Riesling (Crouchen Blanc) Chardonnay Chenel Chenin Blanc (Steen) Clairette…
South African Wine Organizations
South Africa has several private and governmental organizations which manage and regulate the local wine market as well as the export market. WOSA http://www.wosa.co.za WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA (WOSA) is a not-for-profit industry organisation which promotes the export of all South African wine in key international markets. Here you will…
South African Aperitif & Liqueurs Export and Industry Guide
The difference between an aperitif and a liqueur is that the first is normally served before a meal and the latter thereafter. The word aperitif is French and is derived from Latin “aperire” and the meaning is “to open.” The aperitif is a drink served to stimulate the diner’s appetite,…
South African Bottled Wine Export and Industry Guide
The wine industry in South Africa first started around 1659 just after the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in Cape Town. The Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Constantia areas are still the first names that come to mind when the wine industry is discussed. Now-a-days wines are produced also in the…
South African Bulk Wine Export and Industry Guide
Bulk wines are shipped in volumes as requested and that can be anything from approximately 5000L to around 500000L, all in all a lot of wine. The reason for shipping in bulk is of course the cost factor and it is also a means of transporting large volumes without having…
South African Wine Product Development and Branding Industry Guide
The South African wine industry had its small beginnings after Jan van Riebeeck arrived at the tip of Africa. First Constantia and later the Western Cape regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek started planting and later harvesting the wine that would become the famous wines of today. It was however…
South African Wine Logistics & Industry Guide
Wine is big business in South Africa and excellent logistics is therefore not an option. Tourists visit wine shops, wine farms and cellars and taste the wine; if they like it and they want to buy in bulk or if they cannot take it on a plane with them, then…