Diageo has struck a deal to sell its majority stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to fellow drinks giant Asahi…
Diageo has struck a deal to sell its majority stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to fellow drinks giant Asahi…
Overhex Winery has launched the first sparkling orange wine from South Africa, under its Get Lost brand. The company is showing the wine for the first time at Cape Wine 2022. Head winemaker Ben Snyman from the Worcester-based winery in the Western Cape said the project started two years ago. “There was no classification for sparkling orange wine, so I had to create a thesis…
Trade organisations for the wine industry in South Africa have said the 2022 grape crop is down on the previous year. According to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report, the 2022 vintage will “wow consumers with exceptional quality wines, albeit from a somewhat smaller grape crop than in 2021”. The 2022 wine grape crop is estimated at 1,378,737 tonnes, according to industry body…
A new online drinks shop is reporting surprise consumer trends for perry and cap classique sparkling wines from South Africa. Home Tipple says sales of perry have increased by 80% since June. The site lists bottle-fermented perry from Burrow Hill in Somerset. Home Tipple director Mikey Studer said: “Shoppers are seeking more boutique producers and are intrigued by perry because it…
Wines of South Africa has launched a new digital marketplace, entitled Wines of South Africa Gateway. The gateway will provide international trade with a single online space in which to research, interact, and develop new and existing business with South African wine producers. As a result of Covid restrictions global wine industries have had to respond rapidly to the shift into virtual trading, and the…
Beefsteak Club has been confirmed as one of the sponsors involved in Sky Sport’s coverage of the England versus South Africa one-day international cricket match series. The Ehrmanns-owned wine brand is sponsoring the LED perimeter boards for the matches, which are due to take place in South Africa on December 6, 7 and 9, with an estimated reach of two million UK viewers. The perimeter…
Majestic Wine is introducing a raft of wines this Autumn, as part of its 2020 range review. To find out more DRN caught up with wine buyer Nadia Williamson, who has worked on enhancing the retailer’s South Africa, Italy and Beaujolais ranges. Williamson explained that of all the range reviews Majestic’s work on South Africa has arguably been the most important, predominantly because the country…
The Waitrose offer of a specially-curated case of South African wines at 25% off sold out within 24 hours. The retailer launched the deal exclusively on Waitrose Cellar from July 29, in a bid to support the industry. The wines were a collection of customer favourites, representing a cross section of regions and styles from around South Africa. Waitrose said it has now packed some…
