SAWID 2023 – A new era
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Since its first publication in 1998, the South African Wine Industry Directory (SAWID) has become a staple in the industry as the definitive source of information for suppliers and producers. The Directory is distributed annually to viticulturists, winemakers and industry role players for quick reference and easy access to winery and business contacts.
SAWID brings together all the relevant information from a wide variety of sources for a comprehensive snapshot of the South African wine industry. The guide includes profiles of all active wine producers, cellars and wineries, also taken up in the newly launched SAWID.Online portal.

Table of contents:
- Structure of the industry
- An overview of last season
- Latest statistics
- Industry organisations and guidelines
- Local writers
- Wine routes and regions
- Approved grafted vine nurseries
- Producers and wineries
- Industry suppliers and contacts
The SA Wine Industry Directory 2023 is published by WineLand Media under the auspices of Vinpro. Copies are available to order from Wineland.co.za or at our offices in Cecilia Street, Paarl.
Bibliographic details
Publisher: WineLand Media ISBN 978-0-6397-5258-7 Length: 210 mm Width: 148 mm Edition: 25 Pages: 208
Tel: 021 276 0485 Email: [email protected]www.wineland.co.za
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