Wine Report: South Africa 2023

The 2023 South African Wine Report provides an overview of the South African wine industry. The report commences with a summary of the industry in terms of surface area, production, consumption and exports. It outlines the major South African wine regions and grape varieties and provides a taste profile of South African wines as well as how South African wines are positioned in the global marketplace. The report covers the main trends in the South African wine industry including (1) the premiumization of South African wines, (2) Sustainability and the growth of organic production, and (3) the resurgence of wine tourism post COVID-19. The report also provides insights into the regulations and procedures to export South African wine and concludes with an outlook of the South African wine industry for the remainder of 2023.