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MONEYWEB app instead? Wine exports increased in 2020 despite alcohol ban – WoSA report Communications manager Maryna Calow reports on 2020’s wine exports and the impact of alcohol bans on lives and livelihoods in South Africa. 22:30  NOMPU SIZIBA: Wines of South Africa released its export report for 2020. The data shows that some 319.2 million litres of wine were exported during the challenges of 2020, where lockdown restrictions hampered business.  WoSA says it still manag...

Wine exports improve on favourable weather despite Covid-19 threat to vineyard production By Dineo Faku Share JOHANNESBURG - SOUTH African wine exports jumped 7.7 percent in value to R9.1 billion in 2020 compared to a year earlier despite the five week ban on exports. Wines of South Africa (WoSA) said in a report yesterday that total export reached 319.2 million litres in 2020, despite the ban and huge challenges at the Cape Town Port terminal due to Covid-19. WoSa said the increase come on the...

South Africa is one of the  world’s most dynamic and exciting producers of wine. Thursday, 21st January 2021, 12:30 pm Covid-19 has bought the world to a bit of a standstill, but countries across the globe are reacting in different fashions. The South African government, for example, has decided to ban the sale of alcohol in an attempt to stop social drinking and reduce alcohol-related hospital admissions. It’s unclear whether this has worked, but it’s had a devastating effect on the Sou...

Despite lockdown challenges, South Africa's wine industry still managed to export 319.2 million litres.


Beyond Champagne: The Best Sparkling Wines Under $50 Saveur 12/30/2020 Dan Q. Dao © Provided by Saveur Around the world in sparkling wine: The best prosecco, cava, and more champagne alternatives While 2020′s New Year’s gatherings will no doubt be smaller and more distanced than years past, they needn’t be any less festive—at least as far as the drinks are concerned. With budgets tighter than usual, it might be worth swapping out your usual champagne for one of the ...

Her recommendations are: Everyday Sparkling (Cava) - Mestres 1312 Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV, which retails for about $19.99. Stellar Sparkling from South Africa - Graham Beck, Rose, Cap Classique, South Africa, NV, which retails for about 18.99. Champagne, a Toast to the Classics - Charles Hiedsieck Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, NV. which retails for about $59.99 retail and Champagne Collet, Art Deco Brut, NV which retails for about $39.99. If you have your heart set on going out for dinne...

Sometimes a bouquet of flowers says it best. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) Whether youre stuck finding the perfect gifts or fancy something new for yourself, here are a few quick picks to buy ahead of Christmas. With some gifting options only available online, Santas sleigh may be slightly delayed this year for the last minute shopper, but it will be worth the wait for your loved ones. Due to the pandemic upon us - and the impending second wave, these gifts are l...

The 12 wines of Christmas (part 2) 21st December, 2020 by Patrick Schmitt Having brought you the first half of my dozen top drops for Christmas last week, here is the second instalment, taking in fizz from the Western Cape and Riesling from Canada. The 12 wines of Christmas: part 2 As previously reported, the following selection features some of my favourite wines from across db’s extensive pr...