SA: wine exports increase

Over the past three months, exports of South African wine to China jumped 50%, according to the Wines of South Africa trade body, and hopes are high for even more sales once Australian stocks are polished off during China’s Lunar New Year holiday.

Over the past three months, exports of South African wine to China jumped 50%, according to the Wines of South Africa trade body, and hopes are high for even more sales once Australian stocks are polished off during China’s Lunar New Year holiday.

— Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) February 10, 2021

For South African winemaker Vergenoegd Löw, the COVID-19 pandemic could have been a blow but a bitter trade war between China and Australia has thrown the 325-year-old estate a lifeline.

Our historic homestead offers an elegant yet relaxed farm kitchen dining experience. We celebrate South African cuisine and have curated an experience that includes interactive open-fire cooking. For bookings and more information please email reservations@vergenoegd.co.za pic.twitter.com/GxHymNgl6G

— Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate (@Vergenoegd) February 8, 2021

“South African wine now has great advantages over Australian wine because of the new tariff situation. South African wines are more innovative and beautiful.”- Lin Lulu, wine store owner in Beijing.

Vergenoegd Löw is the meeting point where many, seemingly contrasting ideas converge, to create something new and exceptional.

We’ve planted new Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay vines, an exciting addition to our wine production and library of delectable wines. pic.twitter.com/s8HRbVwpDv

— Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate (@Vergenoegd) January 8, 2021

“Wine Estate, we asked if there was a way to control pests without harming the farm’s delicate ecosystem. Our enthusiastic flock of 1600 Indian Runner Ducks forage in our vineyards, dining on snails and keeping our farm pest free, naturally. #sustainable” – the tweet of Vergenoegd Löw reads.

At Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate, we asked if there was a way to control pests without harming the farm’s delicate ecosystem. Our enthusiastic flock of 1600 Indian Runner Ducks forage in our vineyards, dining on snails and keeping our farm pest free, naturally. #sustainable pic.twitter.com/y2Pey9bifd

— Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate (@Vergenoegd) August 20, 2020