Delibo Wine Agencies has expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Footprint range from South Africa’s Western Cape.    The range comprises six single varietal wines and two blends, Chenin/Semillon and Merlot/Pinotage. All are line priced and have an rrp between £7.49 and £7.99. The wines are produced by African Pride and crafted by winemaker Mike Graham, who is said to have uncompromising…

Wines of South Africa has sold 95% of exhibitor space for trade fair Cape Wine, six months before it begins in Cape Town. WOSA chief executive Siobhan Thompson said it has never sold space this quickly before and that producers were champing at the bit to welcome retailers. “We are thrilled by such affirmation from exhibitors so early on in the game,” said Thompson. “Cape…

After a bumper 2013, South African wine exports are expected to dip this year – but that is just getting the industry back into the right balance, says Wines of South Africa chief executive Siobhan Thompson. “After our really great 2013 of exports, this year has been a little bit more stressful in terms of seeing those exports drop,” she tells OLN. “But that…

South Africa’s leading producers have launched the Cape Vintner Classification in an attempt to establish a system of accreditation for distinctive, site-specific wines. The new classification system aims to ensure quality Cape wines are recognised alongside the best in the world. The organisers hope it will “provide assurance to customers of the integrity of its members”. Founding member Johann Rupert, a wine entrepreneur and luxury…

Brand Phoenix co-founder Steve Barton is leaving the UK business and relocating to the USA to push the company’s First Cape brand into that market. Greg Wilkins, recently appointed managing director of Brand Phoenix, will be responsible for the continued development of the business in its core UK market. Wilkins will be assisted in the UK by co-founder Steve Rosser, while Barton will remain a…