Vinpro Production Plan survey
The Vinpro Production Plan survey is the annual barometer on the viability and sustainability of the South African wine industry. The service is conducted per vintage in each of the 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual context. Trends and observations are extrapolated to provide an…
Yolandi Botha and Petri de Beer
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The 2023 vintage - volatility breeds resilience
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