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Five minute mentor: Geoff Harvey
Talking to marketing experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing guru Geoff Harvey.
Balancing price and quality
Bulk wine is important to the South African wine industry, but with lower-than-average prices and an increase in competition there’s a growing need for solidarity and innovation among producers.
Back to basics
Wine producers need to join forces and focus on varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Pinotage to set Brand South Africa apart.
Asking the tough questions
This revelation came from a supplier to the industry, who would probably lose some business if he does not remain anonymous. But the outsider’s view is often most revealing and I certainly think he has a point. The past year or two have seen a significant increase...
The potential impact of free trade agreements
What would happen if export tariffs to Africa, China and the US are dropped? The latest BFAP Baseline report illustrates this scenario.
Growing beyond poverty
Each One Reach One and Teach One. This can be said of the Anna Foundation, born out of one woman’s desire to assist disadvantaged schools, and providing after-school support to children living on farms in the Western Cape.
Organically made – Quality driven
Biodynamic and Organic wine producers have “upped the ante” when it comes to quality wine production. At the recent Which Wine tasting, the panel confirmed the vast improvement over the past couple of years. Differentiation of organic and biodynamic,...
The WISE way forward
The Wine Industry Strategic Exercise (Wise) is changing the wine and brandy landscape to assure a sustainably future for a robust, adaptable and competitive industry.
Increasing vineyards’ lifespan
There are compelling reasons for using inboetstokkies to increase the lifespan of a vineyard and to avoid underutilising soil capacity. Sandile Mkhwanazi investigates.
Honouring the conservationists
A number of Cape producers are actively conserving part of their land and minimising their agricultural while making enjoyable – and often impressive – wines.
Not for the faint-hearted
Never a dull moment! The year got off to a bumpy start, with Agoa negotiations continuing to balance on a knife’s edge. Judging by its first few days, this won’t be a year in which to be chicken. Besides the looming threat of additional duties of...