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A weighty matter: the Bottle Weight Accord
For decades wine producers, distributors and marketers have been drawing a straight line between bottle weight and quality. Thanks to a new initiative by the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) this trend’s days may now be counted.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Wine bottles to become nearly 25% lighter as leading retailers and wine merchants commit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In a ground-breaking development, led by the global industry body the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), leading wine retailers from around the world including Lidl GB, Naked Wines UK, Naked Wines USA, Systembolaget AB, The Wine Society, Virgin Wines, Waitrose & Partners, Whole Foods Market have…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Examining wine perceptions
Dr Weightman’s study is the first of its kind to focus on understanding the changed landscape of local wine consumers in a cross-cultural way.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Winemag congratulates the top performers in the inaugural Sweet Wine Report 2018
The inaugural Sweet Wine Report is now out, the focus being on 1) Natural Sweet; 2) Noble Late Harvest; 3) Straw Wine; 4) Hanepoot and 5) Muscadel.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
#Budget2019: Making sense of excise on wine
They say only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And sure enough, during his recent annual budget address, finance minister Tito Mboweni announced
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
New wine packaging for a changing consumer profile
PHOTO 1. The well-known 3 L BIB.
By Charl Theron · 6 min read
Wine packaging: Six inspiring recycling initiatives
At a time when the global environment is under considerable strain, industries worldwide look to reduce their overall carbon footprint. How does the wine indust
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Soda the dog helps winery deliver orders during COVID-19
A winery in Maryland has taken a creative approach to social distancing, enlisting the help of an 11-year-old boxer called Soda to deliver bottles to customers.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
The carbon cost of wine
With the recent ban on wine exports during the COVID-19 lockdown, the industry reflects on its biggest carbon footprint culprit – which has less to do with wine
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
SALBA welcomes SARS seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol
The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) welcomes progress made in its collaboration with the SA Revenue Service (SARS) and SA Police Service (S
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Pretty in pink: The first Sauvignon Gris in South Africa
This year, two local producers have independently harvested the first certified Sauvignon Gris in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Viognier Challenge announces 2022 winners
After tasting 17 wines the winners for the Viognier Challenge have been announced. The competition aims to shine the light on the smaller varieties.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
