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FOREWORD 05OUR JOURNEY 06SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING 09PROMOTING ETHICAL TRADE 19BUYING FOR A BETTER WORLD 23EDUCATION IS KEY 29A VIBRANT DEMOCRACY 37BLACK-OWNED BRANDS & FARMS 41WINE INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS 44www.wosa.co.za www.westerncape.gov.zacontents3PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 3Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 32022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

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Having looked back at the previous publications of this booklet, which was formerly known as ‘Beyond Our Vineyards’*, I was heartened to see how far we have come as an industry to fully embrace and truly capture all aspects of sustainability.As I write this, harvest has just begun in some of our regions, and we look forward to a year that will hopefully bring along further positive moves in terms of sustainable practices on all levels and also take us further away from the coronavirus pandemic that has plagued our world. Without sustainability there cannot be growth and, despite a myriad of challenges, our industry has stood strong. After four years, we look forward to welcoming the world for CapeWine**, our flagship trade show. This year’s theme, ‘Sustainability 360’, talks to the three pillars that we believe are necessary to ensure the longevity of our industry: People, Place and Prosperity. For many years the South African wine industry have been leaders in sustainable practices, proudly forging our way through the challenges but succeeding in our efforts to ensure a better future for the next generation, whether through environmental schemes, projects that uplift our people or via the research and development of vineyard practices and plant materials that negate the harsh realities of climate change. All of these are highlighted within this booklet and it is my hope that by the time the next issue is reviewed, there will be even more to add.– SIOBHAN THOMPSON, CEO, Wines of South Africa*Beyond Our Vineyards was published in 2015 and 2017.**CapeWine takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 5-7 October 2022.foreword5PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 5Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 52022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

It was here that Nelson Mandela, in 1990, took his historic walk to freedom. Today South Africa, a country of enormous diversity, is a vibrant democracy, home to the ‘rainbow nation’. In the years since the advent of democracy, a fresh new energy has revitalised the South African wine industry, which has its roots in the 17th century and celebrated 350 years of winemaking in 2009.The wine industry changed dramatically as our winemakers and viticulturists tapped into global practices and caught up with advances in the rest of the wine world. South African wines have achieved international recognition and been deemed among the most exciting in the world.South Africa’s wine tourism offering is exceptional with some 22 wine routes and experiences ranging from farm stays and family-friendly winery visits to outdoor activities such as mountain biking and hiking. It is estimated that wine tourism contributes more than R16 billion to the country’s GDP annually. The Visit Winelands digital platforms were created by Vinpro, the representative body for the South African wine industry, to provide visitors with a comprehensive guide for exploring South Africa’s scenic winelands. Another initiative is the Wine Tourism Toolkit, a free online resource available to South African wine businesses to establish or expand their wine tourism footprint. South Africa is a world leader in production integrity, embracing strict guidelines for sustainable farming, and the responsibility of protecting our environment and conserving our unique biodiversity.The industry has also been transformed as it has risen to the challenge of redressing the imbalances of the past and ensuring that production is ethical, a culture of respect is nurtured, and an environment of dignity, equality and upliftment for all is promoted.our journeyFor more than three-and-a-half centuries, the cultures of Africa, Europe and the East have mingled in Cape Town, the gateway to the South African winelands and a culturally vibrant city with a rich, colourful history.6PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 6Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 62022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

Needless to say, social accountability extends beyond fair labour practices to a transfer of skills and, ultimately, ownership in an industry that has historically been white owned.The structure of the wine industry has changed, too – black business consortia are investing in vineyards and wineries, people of colour are becoming winemakers and role players in the various sectors of the industry, and workers’ trusts are seeing previously disadvantaged South Africans owning shares in the wine farms that they’ve toiled on for generations.Remarkable achievements and encouraging results have set the pace. While there is still a lot of work to be done, journey through our winelands and you’ll see real change taking place at a grass roots level and some shining stars leading the way in empowerment and transformation.Our Sustainable Wine Journey celebrates some of what has been achieved in the years leading up to our democracy coming of age and since.Remarkable achievementsand encouraging results have set the pace.7PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 7Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 72022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

They saw land as a source of life – a gift to mankindthat nourishes, supports and teaches.8PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 8Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 82022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

sustainable winegrowing About 95% of our wine is produced in the area known as the Cape Floral Kingdom (CFK). One of six such plant kingdoms in the world, it is the smallest, yet richest, home to over 9 600 plant species, more than in the entire northern hemisphere. The CFK is one of 36 recognised biodiversity hotspots, with 70% of the plants found here not found anywhere else on earth. Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA) is the alliance between the Wine and Spirit Board (WSB), the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) scheme and Wines of South Africa (WoSA). Together these organisations are driving the South African wine industry’s commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly production. LEADING THE WORLD IN PRODUCTION INTEGRITYFor over two decades there has been a strong focus on sustainabilityin the South African wine industry. The WSB, which administers the Wine of Origin (WO) scheme, also administers a scheme known as IPW, which was introduced in 1998. Producers farm according to independently audited IPW guidelines to prevent further loss of habitat. These guidelines cover minimising the use of sprays, monitoring water usage and recycling the maximum water possible, as well as protecting theThe indigenous /Xam San people of southern Africa were the world’s first environmentalists. They regulated their behaviour in harmony with plant and animal cycles, the movements of the stars and climatic phenomena. They saw land as a source of life – a gift to mankind that nourishes, supports and teaches. In this tradition, South African producers have recognised that they now also have a responsibility to farm sustainably and act as custodians of the land, in order to preserve it for the use of our future generations.9PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 9Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 92022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

natural habitat. These guidelines are constantly improved and independent auditors audit the farms and cellars. In 2010, South Africa launched the world’s first industry-wide sustainability seal. Issued by the WSB, it guarantees a certified wine’s environmental credentials according to measurable, auditable criteria. It also makes it possible for consumers to verify information simply by entering each seal’s unique number on the SWSA website. Today, some 94.3% of wines certified in accordance with the WO scheme are meeting the requirements to carry the sustainability seal.In another world-first, members of the Old Vine Project (OVP) can carry the Certified Heritage Vineyards seal on bottles of wine made from vineyards aged 35 years or older, together with the planting date. Along with saving these heritage vineyard sites from being uprooted, the OVP believes that this renewed focus on the quality of old vines wines can help to raise the price of grapes in South Africa and create a sustainable model for the farming community.Many South African wine farms are going back to basics by using biological forms of pest control, such as ducks in the vineyards for snail control and predatory wasps to control mealybugs. Some are building perches for birds of prey, which control rodents, and others are even attracting bats to control moths. At the other end of the scale is using cutting-edge technology, such as satellites to capture data, aerial photographic images and moisture-testing probes in the soil to provide a detailed overview of the vineyards. Using this technological information, the viticultural team can then determine the best and most environmentally friendly route to follow.CONSERVATION CHAMPIONSOriginally called the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI), the pioneering partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector was established in 2004. The programme has since been renamed as the Conservation Champion programme, which highlights the importance of nature as the foundation of farming to the wine industry. The Conservation Champions collectivelyown 45 200 ha, of which 24 300 ha are conserved as a pristine part of the CFK. These environmental leaders in South Africa’s wine industry are collaborating with the WWF to tackletheir shared environmental risks, protect conservation-worthy land as well as reduce their water usage and implement energy-efficient solutions. They also need to acquire a distinction in the industry environmental certification scheme – IPW – as part of the criteria to join the programme. To read their remarkable conservation stories, go to www.wwf.org.za/conservation_champions_list and look out for the striking Cape sugarbird and protea logo on the bottles with your next purchase.The Champion Wine Farm Guide is a GPS-enabled digital collection of the WWF Conservation Champion 10PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 10Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 102022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

wine farms offering a glimpse into their conservation journeys as well information on a variety of activities, special offers and promotions. Having this information at their fingertips, tourists and holidaymakers can easily plan their next day trip, weekend escape or holiday to be assured of a spectacular experience in the heart of the CFK. To get the app, visit www.championwineguide.co.za.MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change is currently of key concern with regards to sustainability. The South African wine industry is acknowledged as a world leader in terms of adapting to climate change which has been predicted to directly impact on the country’s mean annual temperatures and rainfall. This will in turn influence production in terms of pest and disease distribution, flowering and fruiting seasons, and ground water resources. Drought-resistant cultivars, irrigation and soil management as well as terrain selection have been the main focus of climate change adaptation in the wine industry. “Our specialists have been invited to share best practices on world stages, international delegations visit our winelands to learn from us and publications from South Africa have received global awards for the work done in this field.” Conrad Schutte Manager, Vinpro’s Consultation Service The South African wine industry is acknowledged as a world leader in terms of adapting to climate change.11PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 11Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 112022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

Reducing our Carbon FootprintMonitoring and managing carbon emissions with the aim to reduce them is not just becoming increasingly important in terms of playing a part to limit climate change, but it also makes good business sense.Many producers have reduced their carbon emissions through the use of a locally developed lightweight (350g) bottle or other recyclable alternatives to glass; by exploring solar and wind power options; by improving irrigation efficiency; and/or by collaborating with domestic and international logistics companies to make greater use of railroads, for example, thus reducing their dependence on road transport. Backsberg in Paarl was the first South African farm to attain carbon neutral status. Measuring Carbon Dioxide EmissionsThe Confronting Climate Change (CCC) initiative was conceptualised by the South African fruit and wine industry in 2008, to enable South African growers and service providers to measure their carbon footprint, identify ‘carbon hotspots’, develop creative solutions to reduce CO2 emissions, and manage the perceptions of buyers and policy makers in order to secure the long-term viability of the industry. 12PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 12Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 122022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

The CCC Initiative includes an online carbon-footprinting platform (updated regularly); a series of regular industry engagement workshops; a range of commodity-specific industry benchmark reports; and up-to-date and relevant energy and emissions-related news and information.A steering committee provides strategic guidance to the project, and includes representatives from the fruit and wine industry, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WC DoA), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-SA), in addition to a number of independent climate and energy experts. The project has been managed by Blue North since 2011 on behalf of the steering committee. Blue North is a specialist consulting practice that supports businesses in the agricultural and food sectors in the proactive clarification, development and implementation of sustainability strategies.In November 2021, the CCC initiative launched a new carbon footprint label recognising the ‘Carbon Heroes’ of the South African wine and fruit industry who meticulously calculate their carbon footprint.Navigating the Increase in Seasonal ChangesFunded by the Wine Industry Network of Expertise and Technology (Winetech), the TerraClim platform uses pioneering integrated data resources to provide access to detailed climate and terrain information that assists in navigating the increase in seasonal changes. TerraClim was built on years of research and scientific work carried out at the University of Stellenbosch to provide pertinent information that aids both short- and long-term agricultural decision-making. “For the industry this will be very valuable going forward – to plant the right varieties in the right regions, to make informed decisions, to take the industry to the next level...” Stephan Joubert Head Winemaker, DGBTECHNOLOGY TRANSFERIn 2016, Vinpro started the Gen-Z Vineyard Project, a new technology transfer project. Gen-Z aims to connect wine producers, viticulturists, suppliers and researchers with the latest practices, technology and tools in the vineyard by establishing small-scale demo sites across South Africa’s wine grape growing areas. Various types of demo plots, for example new cultivars and clones, rootstocks, trellis systems, pruning systems and viticultural practices, are being established in existing commercial vineyard blocks on producers’ farms. Core themes are adaptability to changing climatic conditions, in particular drought and cultivar suitability; efficient water-use in vineyards; and soil health.13PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 13Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 132022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

WATER-WISE SOLUTIONSSouth Africa is considered to be a water-scarce country and prone to drought. This water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges that the wine industry faces. Water resources need to be managed efficiently, while at the same time producing quality and good yields in the vineyard. Some vineyards have been converted to a drip-irrigation system, others use mulch and cover crops to enrich the vines and retain soil moisture. Various aids are available to measure the water status in the soil and plant, including evapotranspiration measurements and the use of soil samples, soil moisture meters, tensiometers, pressure bombs, stem shrinkage measurements and remote sensing by means of infrared thermography. Water-wise systems, from specially constructed wetlands to floating islands in dams, form a key part of the solution to the management of cellar effluent by many wineries. South African winery Journey’s End proudly received the international award for Water Management at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2021.“To measure is to know. In addition to the various devices available to measure soil and plant water status, growers should also look at physical signs of water stress in the vineyard, and consider weather forecasts before scheduling their irrigation.”Francois Viljoen Manager, Vinpro’s Gen-Z Vineyard ProjectBIODYNAMIC & ORGANICAlong with South African producers’ commitment to farming sustainably, a growing number of wine farms have been converting to organic and/or biodynamic winegrowing practices Biodynamic wine is made and grown on the principles first established by Rudolf Steiner. Biodynamic farming looks at vines as part of an organic living whole. This includes the influence of the moon and planets, and the entire interdependent ecosystem of wildlife, natural habitat, vineyards and people. Organic wine has been made from organically grown grapes and has met the standard for certification by one of many recognised organic certification agencies, and these can differ from country to country. In some countries organic wine must be produced without the added use of sulphites. It is possible for organic farmers to not meet the requirements as set down by IPW if, for instance, they are not handling their wastewater correctly or ploughing virgin land without permits.Currently, South Africa’s ‘green’ wineries include Elgin Ridge (now Radford Dale Organic) in Elgin; Solara Organic Wines in Mc Gregor; Avondale and Joostenberg Wines in Paarl; Waterkloof in Somerset West; Laibach (now owned by Kanonkop), Longridge, Reyneke Wines and Spier (home farm only) in Stellenbosch; Dragonridge Organic Wines, Hughes Family Wines, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards and Org de Rac in the Swartland; Waverley Hills Organic Wines in Tulbagh; Teubes Family Vineyards near Vredendal; and Lazanou Organic Vineyards and Upland Organic Estate in Wellington.(Source: www.biodynamicorganicwine.co.za)14PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 14Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 142022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

“Driven by the desire to produce natural, topflight wines with a true sense of place, we believe that this is only done with true organic and biodynamic practices as these heighten what is uniquely yours. Promoting a living, thriving farm enables us to produce wines full of elegance, flavour and, most importantly, unique wines with unadulterated grape characters that truly express our amazing region in the world of wine.”– Johnathan Grieve Proprietor, AvondaleRENEWABLE ENERGY Increasingly, wine farms in South Africa are reaping the benefits of switching to renewable energy sources. This not only reduces their carbon footprint and creates a sustainable energy source that is not reliant on the national energy grid but can also improve their profit margins significantly. Solar energy makes sense in a country that is blessed with abundant sunshine. Villiera’s pioneering solar installation in 2010 made a positive impact to their sustainable energy footprint. The initial installation covered 950 m and during 2the latter part of 2017 the solar panel installation was increased to a total of 1 155 m . 2All organic wine is produced without chemical pesticides or fertilisers.15PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 15Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 152022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

Villiera currently produces a large portion of its own energy requirements from this completely sustainable source and the increased capacity provides sufficient energy to power pumps for the dams. In addition, the cellar receives its lighting requirements through solar domes which were installed to further reduce Villiera’s reliance on carbon-based energy production. Other wineries that have harnessed solar power include Blaauwklippen Vineyards, Boland Cellars, Cederberg Wines, Douglas Green Bellingham’s Wellington winery (which boasts the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic power plant on any wine-producing facility in the country), Journey’s End, Kleinood, Môreson, Oldenburg Vineyards, Simonsig and Vrede en Lust, among others. Other important renewable energy sources utilised on wine farms include wind energy driven by turbines, producing energy from agricultural waste by converting it to biogas, and small or micro hydropower systems.Focus on conservation preservation, combating climate change and biodiversity loss.16PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 16Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 162022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

GREENING THE LANDThere are several initiatives in the winelands focused on restoring the land to indigenous trees.Breedekloof ProjectsThere are currently two greening projects being channeled through the Breedekloof Wine & Tourism (BWT) office. • The main stem of the Breede River is now well under control of invasive alien vegetation, but the need arose to replace the large amount removed, thus the Breedekloof Rehabilitation and Greening project started in 2012. BWT and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture‘s LandCare division began growing indigenous trees which are then offered to producers at a minimal fee, in order to generate funds to continue the project annually. The nursery now has the capacity to produce 18 000 trees annually. • BWT, again with the support of the LandCare sub-programme, embarked on a new reforestation project funded by ReforestAction, a French B Corp certified company. The project focuses on planting 100 000 indigenous trees to create forest patches on private land in the Breede and Berg river catchments areas. The reintroduction of indigenous trees such as the Breede River yellowwood (Podocarpus elongatus), wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana) and wild almond (Brabejum stellatifolium) provides a level of competition for returning alien vegetation and improves the functional diversity of the riparian zone. The Cedar Tree Project The once-abundant Clanwilliam cedar (Widdringtonia wallichii), endemic to the Cederberg mountains, has shown a steep decline over the past two centuries. In line with a global decline of conifers, especially in the last 30 years, this is most likely due to a particular vulnerability to a changing climate as well as exploitative harvesting and frequent fires. A programme started in 1987 by CapeNature aimed to restore the status of the tree by planting out nursery-grown seedlings into its natural habitat in the Cederberg mountains. Since then many thousands of seedlings have been planted out in fire-protected, rocky sites. Annual cedar-planting events during May and June are part of the ongoing attempts to secure the cedar’s existence for future generations to enjoy.In an exciting new development Cederberg Wines, in partnership with AirSeed Technologies, an innovative environmental restoration company, have embarked on a project that will focus on conservation preservation, combating climate change and biodiversity loss by combining drone technology and artificial- and data-driven intelligence with AirSeed’s proprietary seed pod biotechnology to restore the area with trees. The seeds for these pods are carefully cultivated in a nursery on Dwarsrivier farm, home to Cederberg Wines. The pods can be purchased by the public who will then be taken on an extraordinary journey of watching the trees grow as each pod will be sited and observed through GPS tracking.17PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 17Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 172022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

Driving a pro-active, world-class ethical trade programme.18PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 18Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 182022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

promoting ethical tradeBy the same token, we are proud of having more Fairtrade wineries than any other country. Fair for Life is active in South Africa too. We also have the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trading Association (WIETA). The benefit is that while today’s consumers may be looking for good value in the current uncertain economic climate, they are also looking for solid values behind the brands they choose.ETHICAL TRADE IN ACTIONThe year 2002 saw the formation of WIETA, a unique multi-stakeholder, non-profit, voluntary organisation, which actively promotes ethical trade in the wine industry value chain through training, technical assessment and audits to assess members’ compliance with its code of good practice. Now well established and securely funded, with the support of all wine industry associations and organisations, WIETA launched the Fair Labour Certification seal in 2012, guaranteeing full traceability of ethical and good labour practices for workers working and living on the farms and cellars producing these wines. WIETA now has some 1 400 producer members and cellars involved in and committed to ensuring fair and equitable labour standards. Over 77% of the industry’s vineyard hectarage and 72% of total tonnage is certified ethical. Those that achieve accreditation are entitled to display this seal.WIETA drives a pro-active, world-class and sustainable ethical trade programme for the South African wine industry and aligned sector. WIETA continues to participate in international benchmarking best practice by engaging global structures such as the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), ensuring global recognition as a social scheme within the South African wine industry. Consumers are increasingly looking for products with accountability. South Africa has a special responsibility because of our past and, as a result, our supply chain has come under closer scrutiny than those of our competitors. 19PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 19Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 192022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

“With global supply chains becoming far more vigilant around issues of human rights and sustainability, it is increasingly important to assure wine buyers and retailers that wine businesses are demonstrating the necessary due diligence around social responsibility and climate change best practices. Ethical traceability of wine products provides much needed assurance to strengthen the industry’s market reach and to ensure that our farm and cellar workers are protected from negative social and economic impacts, often exacerbated by the global Covid-19 pandemic. The wine industry has done tremendous work in demonstrating commitment towards the improvement of working and living conditions for their workers. Wine beneficiation will remain critical to reaching transformation milestones within the industry within the next few years.”Linda Lipparoni CEO, WIETAWIETA’S MISSION STATEMENTWIETA strives to ensure fair treatment, respectful relationships and dignified lives toward achieving a transformed agricultural sector. As an organisation WIETA is committed to ensuring that the following values are embedded in its vision, mission, strategic programmes, and operating and performance standards.The service to their members and clients is focused on the provision of a framework for the creation and improvement of equitable and harmonious relationships in the workplace, ensuring• the improvement of the lives of employees;• increasing market access; and• providing assurances that South African products are ethically produced.THE WIETA ETHICAL CODE OF BEST PRACTICEThe code, which is based on the International Labour Conventions’ ETI base code and South African legislation within the agricultural context, contains the following 13 important principles:20PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 20Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 202022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

Fair treatment, respectful relationshipsand dignified lives. • Social management systems and ethical code implementation • No child labour and the protection of young workers • No forced labour or modern slavery • A safe and healthy work environment• Freedom of association and the right to bargain collectively• No discrimination• Fair treatment and fair disciplinary measures • Working conditions are fair and hours shall not be excessive• Fair wages and sustainable incomes • Regular employment shall be provided• Housing and tenure security• Striving towards social responsibility and community development as best practice• Environmental stewardship The code constitutes 13 principles that apply to all members of WIETA within South Africa that strive to be ethically accredited by the organisation, inter alia producers, cellars, estates, cooperatives and temporary employment services. The code affords the highest protection to workers.21PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 21Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 212022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

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buying for a better worldFor every bottle of Fairtrade wine sold, 70 cents goes back to farm workers to invest in improving the lives of their families and communities, such as education bursaries, alcohol rehabilitation programmes and investments for the youth.South Africa, which boasts the highest number of Fairtrade certified wineries in the world is leading the way in Fairtrade certified wine sales. Each producer and trader is physically audited and accredited annually.South African wines have carried the Fairtrade logo in international markets since 2003, supported by Fairtrade Africa which was established in 2005. Fairtrade Africa is working towards a world in which all producers and their workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. In 2021, Fairtrade Africa also introduced its Commercial Directorate with the task to further build awareness for Fairtrade products and be a catalyst for Fairtrade wine sales worldwideFairtrade is an ethical certification and its main aim is to promote equality and sustainability in the farming sector. A product that carries the FAIRTRADE mark has met the rigorous Fairtrade standards, which focus on improving labour and living conditions for farming communities, and on promoting a more sustainable way of farming. Using the Fairtrade logo on a bottle of wine makes it instantly recognisable as being ethically and sustainably produced. By purchasing Fairtrade wines, consumers are contributing directly towards the social development of rural communities.®23PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 23Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 232022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

More than 80% of global Fairtrade wine sales are from South Africa, making the country the largest producer of Fairtrade wine globally.About 8% of South Africa’s grape production is Fairtrade certified.There are currently 50 certified companies producing and trading wine in South Africa. The 23 growers extend over 7 000 ha and employ some 2 500 farm workers. Counting their families, we estimate that the sale of South African Fairtrade wine is a key contributor in the improvement of living and working conditions for nearly 12 000 people.The top-selling markets are the UK, Sweden and GermanyFairtrade wine sales have increased by 180% since 2015, with more than 46 million litres of South African Fairtrade wine sold to consumers globally in 2020.SOME INTERESTING FACTS & FIGURES:>80%WINE S ALES8 %GRAPE PRODUCTION50 COMPANIES23 GROWERS7 000 HA2 500 WORKERST OP MARKET S46MILLION LITRESSOLD GL OBALL YTHE BENEFITS OF FAIRTRADE WINEFor farm workers• High labour standards & no child or forced labour• Non discrimination• Fairtrade development premium to invest in social and economic projects for the whole communityFor producers• Minimum price on wine grapes guaranteed to ensure producers can cover the costs of sustainable farming• Value added to wine label• Stronger relationship between the wine brand, its customer and the farming communityFor the environment• Sustainable farming methods• Strict regulations on pesticide use• No GMOs; progressive CO2 standard(2020 figures)24PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 24Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 242022/03/08 09:452022/03/08 09:45

FAIRTRADE ON THE MOVEFairtrade Africa accredited since 2009, Bosman Family Vineyards produces Fairtrade wine for many UK retailers. De Bos is the name of the Walker Bay vineyards owned by the Bosman family and the Adama Appollo Workers Trust, empowerment partners in a landmark joint venture. The Bosman family empowered their workers and families through a 26% BEE transaction which includes a shareholding in the land, winery and nursery (ie all facets of the business). A total of 500 hectares of land is part of the transaction, while beneficiaries also share in the profits of the multi-million Rand vine nursery. Since restructuring the business they have increased turnover and profitability.As a result of Fairtrade wine sales, many social projects can be initiated, maintained and expanded on the farms owned by the partner entities. These include the acquisition of two small buses to address transportation needs of school children and the elderly living on the Bosman Estates, and the renovation of a community centre that houses a pre-school for 100 children. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic Bosman Adama was one of the South African farms supported by Fairtrade, using funds to protect jobs, maintain salaries, and purchase food and sanitising hampers for every worker and their households. The Bosman Adama Fairtrade Premium Committee started an awareness campaign focusing on Covid-19 safety, among other issues. The committee also purchased a PA system to enable speakers to educate communities effectively and safely. Many social projects can be initiated, maintained and expanded.25PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 25Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 252022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

The Du Toitskloof-Douglas Green Mobile Library, which has been operating successfully since May 2015, is a joint initiative between two leading South African wine producers – Du Toitskloof Wines in Rawsonville, the largest Fairtrade winery in the world; and Douglas Green Wine, South Africa’s largest independent wine and spirit producer, based in Wellington. A brand new Mercedes-Benz Axor truck fitted with a 15-metre trailer houses the educational material.The well-equipped mobile library provides over 1 200 primary school children access to broad-based reading material and internet technology. Some 5 000 new books were specially selected for school children between Grades 1 and 5 and these have recently been added to. There are also 10 new computers with full internet access via an on-board router. High-tech software, developed by internationally renowned hand-eye co-ordination specialists Eye Gym, is included in the computer programmes. The mobile library visits nine primary schools in the area and a full-time librarian is on hand to assist the learners.Du Toitskloof-Douglas Green Mobile LibraryPhoto: Thys Lombard26PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 26Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 262022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

In 2018, the mobile library and media centre was awarded the Fair Ngoma Fairtrade Africa Award in the Special Award Category for Most Innovation in a Premium Project. In 2019, the mobile library was awarded the ATKV Woordveertjie Award, an honour bestowed on a South African company that promotes reading.SETTING STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY & FAIR TRADEThe Fair for Life Social & Fair Trade Certification Programme offers operators of socially responsible projects a solution for brand neutral third party inspection and certification in initial production, manufacturing and trading.It combines strict social and fair trade standards with adaptability to local conditions. The programme, which is designed for both food and non-food commodities (like cosmetics, textiles or tourist services), includes detailed environmental criteria and complements existing fair trade certification systems.The Fair for Life programme builds on widely acknowledged baseline standards, such as the conventions of ILO, FLO standards, SA 8000 and IFOAM’s social criteria.AN ETHICAL JOURNEYThe team at Journey’s End, which lies on the Schapenberg Hills in the Helderberg basin close to False Bay, is wholly committed to being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. As well as being WIETA and IPW accredited, Journey’s End converted to solar power in 2014 and the farm became fully Fairtrade certified from April 2017. In 2020, Journey’s End was named Ethical Company of the Year by The Drinks Business Green Awards, in recognition of the Journey’s End Foundation’s work. The foundation provides over 13 000 meals per week to the surrounding community. Journey’s End, which is a founding member of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, also planted 6 000 spekboom (Portulacaria afra), a succulent plant known to sequester carbon, and recently achieved carbon negative status. Early in 2021, Journey’s End attained WWF Conservation Champion status for their continued commitment to sustainable farming and conservation of native fauna and flora. This was followed by Journey’s End receiving the Ethical Company award for the second year running, as well as the Water Management award, at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2021.27PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 27Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 272022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

An ongoing education drive, spearheaded by various trusts and initiatives.28PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 28Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 282022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

education is keyIncreasing numbers of black winemakers are entering the wine industry, some through the University of Stellenbosch or via Elsenburg Agricultural College. Various bursaries are available to promising young entrants. These include the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme and theEverGrow Foundation, among others. Others are coming up through the ranks of the cellars and increasing their skills level by completing various courses, such as those offered by the Vineyard Academy and Wine Training South Africa. Skills development is a key area for economic growth and poverty alleviation in South Africa. The Thuthukile Skweyiya Western Cape-Burgundy Wine Exchange is a joint initiative that fosters academic and economic ties between the two wine regions, with its focus being on the exchange of learners. For many of the trainees this is their first visit overseas and a highlight of a lifetime.CHARITY AUCTIONSSignificant funds have been raised over the years to support education in the winelands of South Africa via various charity auctions. A fixture on the Cape wine calendar each year is the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction – previously known as the Nederburg Auction and established in 1975, the oldest auction in the New World of wine celebrated its 47th birthday in 2021.The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, which showcases wines produced by some of South Africa’s leading winemakers in small quantities exclusively for this auction, held its 37th auction in 2021.The newest to join the line-up is the annual Cape Wine Auction, which held its eighth auction in 2022. Part of the process of redressing the imbalances of the past is an ongoing education drive, spearheaded by various trusts and initiatives. A number of Cape wine farmers have also established joint ventures with their workers to give them part ownership and to transfer skills in wine farm management as well as winemaking.29PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 29Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 292022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

THE CAPE WINE AUCTION BENEFICIARIES• Aitsa! After Care Centres• Anna Foundation• Calling Education NPC• Community Keepers• Grootbos Foundation• iBhodi Trust• Indaba Foundation• The Click Foundation• The Kusasa Project• The Lunchbox Fund• Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project• Pebbles Project• Pinotage Youth Development AcademyTHE NEDBANK CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD AUCTION BENEFICIARIES• Billy Hofmeyr AgriSETA Bursaries• Circle of Excellence• The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme• Wine Training South AfricaTHE CAPE FINE & RARE WINE AUCTION BENEFICIARY• Pinotage Youth Development AcademyBUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATIONThe Pebbles Project, a non-profit organisation passionate about supporting children and their families in the Western Cape farming communities, was founded in December 2004 by Sophia Warner, a special needs teacher from the UK. In 2004, the project started its work on just five farms and is now active in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Grabouw, Citrusdal and Clanwilliam. Pebbles currently supports 31 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres, 21 after-school clubs and a primary school improving the education of over 1 430 children. Many achievements have been accomplished and milestones reached in the ensuing years. Since the Pebbles Clinic opened its doors in 2014, it has provided over 41 049 appointments to patients accessing healthcare services. The health service expanded in 2021 with a mobile health clinic serving rooibos tea farming communities in Clanwilliam and reaching over 200 patients each month.The Pebbles Academy (Hermanus), which opened in July 2019 after the local government primary school was closed down due to a shortage of funding, is the project’s first registered independent education site for 70 children from Grade R to Grade 7. The school provides a vital, multi-faceted, Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) aligned, educational programme to learners from surrounding farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. 30PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 30Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 302022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

In November 2020, the Pebbles Kitchen, which is based at Klein Joostenberg wine farm in Stellenbosch, reached the milestone of one million meals served during the period when the country went into lockdown at the end of March 2020. Before lockdown, the Pebbles Kitchen was already providing 1 300 meals daily to disadvantaged children attending education centres within agricultural communities of the Western Cape but the need escalated exponentially due to the pandemic. By December 2021, the kitchen was providing nearly 20 000 meals per month to Pebbles beneficiaries as well as supplying meals to many other local ECD centres and charities.The Pebbles ProjectPhotos: Anna Lusty www.madeinmycamera.co.zaVISION: A world of opportunities for empowered communitiesMISSION: To provide quality education programmes and health, nutrition and social support services to children in agricultural communitiesVALUES: Compassion, commitment, courage and integrityECD centres:31After-school clubs:21Meals provided per month:20 000Total number of staff employed by the organisation: 87Total staff trained each month:11031PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 31Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 312022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATIONLaunched in 2006, the CWG Protégé Programme gives aspirant winemakers the rare opportunity of working side by side with members of the Guild, all masters of their craft, during a three-year internship. By cultivating, nurturing and empowering promising individuals to become winemakers and viticulturists of excellence, the Protégé Programme plays an active role in the transformation of the industry to ensure its long-term health and sustainability.In 2014, the Guild launched its Viticulture Protégé Programme in conjunction with Vinpro. This two-and-a-half year internship gives promising, newly graduated viticulturists hands-on training with regards to the intricacies of cultivation practices to ensure top quality grapes for the production of diverse wine types and styles.CWG Protégé Programme 202132PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 32Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 322022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

DEVELOPING CAPACITYThe Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA), based in the Cape winelands, develops the capacity of young, disadvantaged South Africans over 12 months to prepare them for employment within the wine industry and related sectors, such as hospitality and tourism. The academy is located in Stellenbosch, and initially catered to students from the Stellenbosch and Paarl areas. The academy offers an integrated programme covering strong vocational skills, as well as the personal growth essential for success. It delivers practical employable skills, together with a mindset and attitude to allow young people to seize or create economic opportunities. This holistic approach is intended to bring positive transformation to the students, as well as to their families, communities, businesses and the country as a whole. A part of the proceeds from the highly successful annual Cape Wine Auction is allocated to the International Wine Education Centre (IWEC) to fund a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine course for students at the PYDA.SKILLS TRAININGThe non-profit Wine Training South Africa (WTSA) organisation was initiated in 1987 by cellar technology students at Elsenburg Agricultural College. Today, WTSA offers accredited (FoodBev SETA) training for wine cellar workers. The courses were presented under the auspices of the Elsenburg Cellar Technology Alumni Association (EKOV) until 2005, when WTSA was founded. Since 2006, WTSA has trained more than 6 000 course participants. The foundation of WTSA is the Senior Cellar Assistant Training Programme (SKOP) courses. There are four progressive levels of SKOP, after which candidates can continue with a ladder of accredited training.WTSA has been recently accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to present a new qualification. The need for lower level qualifications in the wine industry has been identified over the past few years. The qualification Food and Beverage Handling Processes NQF Level 1 will be beneficial to cellar assistants, laboratory assistants, tasting room staff, storekeepers, drivers and general agri workers.The next level is a National Certificate in Winemaking. Since 2016, almost 70 learners have completed this qualification. WTSA, in collaboration with an industry chamber and subject matter experts, hasstarted developing the Assistant to the Winemaker NQF Level 4 qualification learning material. 33PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 33Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 332022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

WTSA was instrumental in the development of the curriculum which has now been signed off by the QCTO. Key partnerships with sponsors and donors include the CWG Trust, Vinpro, AgriSETA, the Western Cape’s Department of Agriculture and FoodBev Seta, which has helped to drive awareness of the programmes.“As Michael Jordan said: ‘Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.’ The years 2020/21 were the most challenging in the learning and development arena. To survive, we had to climb, go through it and work around it! Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, WTSA was out of the classroom for a total of seven months, but we managed to keep the doors open, and we remain positive about the future of cellar assistant training in the South African wine industry.” – Emma Burger Project Manager/Principal, WTSATOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCHImvini Wethu was born when a group of German business owners, importers and wine industry professionals decided to find a creative and sustainable solution to support the South African wine industry.The idea came about when the industry was at its most vulnerable amid stringent Covid-19 lockdown regulations and blanket bans on alcohol sales that threatened the livelihoods of many depending on the wine industry for their income. Cross-continental partnerships led to creating an exceptional Cape blend made in association with the Cape Winemakers Guild’s (CWG) Protégé Programme under the supervision of accomplished winemaker Andrea Mullineux, then CWG Chair, and the Old Vine Project (OVP), under the mandate of André Morgenthal. The wine is a blend of Cinsault and Pinotage from two of South Africa’s old vineyards. Imvini Wethu carries the Certified Heritage Vineyards seal, the world’s first official certification for old vines, making it a premium ambassador for the entire South African wine category. All proceeds from wine sales will be donated to the CWG Protégé Programme and OVP.34PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 34Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 342022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

“Not only does the international wine fraternity recognise the quality produced in South Africa, it takes notice of our industry’s continuous efforts to promote change and implement projects that embrace our diversity and bring about meaningful transformation. We are grateful that our friends in Germany reached out to support us through this initiative.” – Andrea Mullineux Co-owner & winemaker at Mullineux & Family Wines “I am a curious individual and this helps me a lot, as it makes the learning environment easy to be in. One day I would like to be a great winemaker, supporting and teaching younger winemakers who are also passionate about winemaking.” – Mosima Mabelebele Cape Winemakers Guild ProtégéKey partnerships with sponsors and donors drive awareness of the programmes.The Pinotage Youth Development Academy 202135PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 35Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 352022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

Over 166 000 people from previously disadvantaged groups are employed in the wine industry.36PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 36Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 362022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

a vibrant democracy, a resilient wine industryTalented people, who had limited access to wine business opportunities in the past, are now finding success as grape farmers, winemakers and wine-brand owners in increasing numbers. Furthermore, employees find themselves in improving social circumstances with opportunities for career progression which had been unavailable to them under the now abolished apartheid system. Today, over 166 000 people from previously disadvantaged groups are employed in the wine industry, which employs approximately 269 000 people (2020 figures), both directly and indirectly, including farm labourers, and those involved in packaging, retailing and wine tourism. The Wine Industry Strategic Exercise (WISE) set clear goals for this sector by 2025, including boosting jobs to 375 000 and growing the value of wine tourism from R6bn to R15bn. However, in the past two years, the wine industry has been severely challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing restrictions on alcohol sales causing a loss of jobs, particularly in the wine tourism sector. Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), introduced in the 1990s, is a strategic government initiative, driven by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and is intended to promote economic growth in South Africa. To accelerate the process, all ventures in the industry are required to subscribe to a government-monitored scorecard that assesses progress against agreed goals and datelines in terms of skills transfer, employment equity and preferential procurement requirements. BEE’s purpose is two-fold – to grow business and address the injustices of the past.South Africa is a vibrant, culturally diverse democracy, home to the ‘rainbow nation’. During the country’s 28 years of democracy the wine industry has been revitalised, with the breaking down of political barriers and the redressing of historical wrongs. 37PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 37Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 372022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

Another step towards improved labour relations in the Western Cape’s fruit and wine sectors was taken on 1 June 2015 in Paarl when industry bodies, HORTGRO and Vinpro, and a national trade union in agriculture, Food & Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate towards creating a progressive working environment free of the vestiges of apartheid. South Africa is safeguarded by one of the most progressive constitutions in the world and leads the way when it comes to economic and social redress efforts. BEE, the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) are all meticulously adhered to when new vineyard growers are established under the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP). The industry and government combine resources to actively establish small-scale producers from historically disadvantaged communities. No other wine-producing sector in the globe establishes black-owned vineyard growers in this way. South Africa is the only New World wine-producing country with economic redress, restructuring of colonial land and business ownership patterns at the core of its strategy, government engagements and future plans. A portion of the money generated by export sales of South African wines is set aside and spent on economic redress projects, for example the industry-funded South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (SAWITU) and its programmes. While there is still much to be achieved, the wine industry is involved, motivated and intent on transformation.SUPPORTING BLACK VINEYARD OWNERSLand restitution was a promise made to the valued rural communities in South Africa when the country embarked upon democratic reforms in the Mandela era. The wine industry recently celebrated a decade of collaboration with the Western Cape Provincial Government in financing black-owned vineyard start-ups. Establishing a winery is an expensive exercise. Vinpro coordinated the appraisal of R46 million worth of project proposals in 2021 alone. More resources were needed to ensure that black vineyard owners find their rightful place in a liberated South Africa. SAWITU stepped up to the plate in 2019 to offer more resources to worthwhile initiatives when it approved a parallel programme to match the government’s funding efforts. Black vineyard growers are now supported through a private and public sector team effort which follows a golden thread through sustainable resource management, vineyard site selection, cultivar selection, soil science, capital raising and route to markets. 38PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 38Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 382022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

Helpful feedback was solicited from subscribers to some of these programmes and is available to watch online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iat3mvf50GU. Further to this initiative, members of the community in the West Coast region of Ebenhaeser saw their land restored to them in 2015 after nearly a 100-year journey since they were forced to find new homes elsewhere. Today, Stellar Organic Winery welcomes nearly 2 000 tons of grapes per year from this community of farmers who produce grapes on nearly *700 ha of land. Complimentary technical support is offered by Vinpro, Stellar, SAWITU, the Western Cape and national governments on the challenging journey of assisting these burgeoning vineyard owners. (*The scale of the restitution project numbers more than 23 000 ha restored to nearly 2 000 people but not all of the land and community are involved in vineyard production.) (Source – Phil Bowes, Enterprise Development Manager, Vinpro)Ensuring that black vineyard owners find their rightful place in a liberated South Africa. 39PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 39Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 392022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

A genuine passion for wine, the drive to build their own labels and the courage of their convictions.“This brand home symbolises the end of more than two decades of not having a home in the South African wine industry. It is a retail space that is friendly and accommodating and provides prospects of growth and opportunity for our brands. The Wine Arc represents the past, present and future for black-owned brands in the country.” – Carmen StevensOwner/Cellarmaster, Carmen Stevens WinesPhoto: Abri Kruger40PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 40Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 402022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

black-owned brands & farmsThe people behind these brands have a few attributes in common, though – a genuine passion for wine, the drive to build their own labels and the courage of their convictions. There are only a handful of people brave enough to tackle building a brand in a fiercely competitive industry, where most success stories are built on long-standing relationships and very deep pockets.PROGRESS IN MOTIONThe SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit (SAWITU) is a non-profit company that was incorporated in 2016 by its founding members, the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), Vinpro and SA Liquor Brand Owners Association (SALBA), with a fully dedicated operational division established in early 2019. SAWITU was formed to carry out the following purpose, as set forth in its Memorandum of Incorporation:• To generate and promote equitable access and participation within the wine value chain in and for the wine industry.• To strengthen and accelerate the development of the operational and financial capacity of wine farms and businesses owned by black people throughout the value chain in and for the wine industry.• To increase representation of black people, with a specific focus on black women, at management level in wine cellars, wine businesses and industry organisations through industry programmes for human development in and for the wine industry.There is a growing number of black-owned wine brands in South Africa. Some of these new entrants to the marketplace are landowners; some have been mentored by an existing estate or have built strong working relationships with an established wine company; some are operating as independent negociants, sourcing their wines from various producers and regions; others are winemakers, who have gained experience in the industry and are now crafting their own ranges.41PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 41Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 412022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

• To promote ethical practices within its community of stakeholders (including workers) through the implementation of well-integrated ethical trade programmes throughout the wine industry.• To become proactively involved in the upliftment and empowerment of workers and communities comprising of black people within the wine industry.• To promote socially responsible consumption of the produce of the vine.• To assist in the facilitation of an all-inclusive social compact for the wine industry.• To implement and receive levies as principal and/or agent, payable by different interest groups in the wine industry for purposes of the above-mentioned objects.• To carry out general administrative tasks and functions in the furtherance of its objectives.In partnership with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), the industry has revised its processes behind meeting the statutory requirement of spending 20% of statutory levies collected on transformation related initiatives. The revisions place funds and programmes under the management of SAWITU. Nearly R100 million has been invested in transformation programmes over the past four years, focusing on enterprise development, skills development, and socio-economic development in agreed proportions.SAWITU provides support to approximately 67* black-owned wine enterprises and around 61 wine grape farmers. These enterprises and farms are being supported with mentorship programmes, market access opportunities, show/exhibition support, financial assistance, skills development, and learning and technical assistance. Wine industry black empowerment initiatives are dedicated towards linking businesses, black graduates and profession-als with opportunities in the industry.A key objective of SAWITU’s strategic vision is to develop partnerships and collaboration between various stakeholders. The goal is to identify areas of partnership where different role players in the sector can collaborate to maximise support and leverage limited funding. SAWITU has partnered with well-matched stakeholders that provide the same drive and support to black-owned enterprises, black-owned farms and farm worker programmes.By way of enterprise development, SAWITU has made great strides for black-owned entities including financial grant assistance, opportunities for market access, marketing and promotional activity support and mentorship support programmes. To maximise black participation in the sector, SAWITU has compiled and shared a database of Level 1 and 2 B-BBEE enterprises to ensure preferential procurement. Furthermore, targeted initiatives have contributed to improving support by offering a more focused * As at February 202242PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 42Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 422022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

method that will ensure greater impact for both local and international markets. In 2019, following engagement with its stakeholders, SAWITU committed to working in a more focused manner, ensuring maximum impact for its efforts. SAWITU has identified the key challenges facing these farms and will run a technical support programme and mentorship support programme in parallel with financial support.SAWITU has been involved in various philanthropic activities, since its inception and continues to make great strides in its transformation work.SAWITU took the first step in securing a sustainable future for black-owned enterprises by signing a lease agreement with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) that secured space in the Nietvoorbij Cellar Complex for the development of a first-of-its-kind brand home for black-owned enterprises, called The Wine Arc.“The Wine Arc is a symbol of hope and revival for our wine brands, especially amidst the devastating global pandemic and numerous bans on alcohol sales in South Africa.”– Wendy Petersen Operations Manager, SAWITUAccess comprehensive and current lists of black-owned brands, farms and suppliers at www.witu.co.za/business-directoryFIRST BLACK-OWNED WINEFARM IN FRANSCHHOEKThe Klein Goederust Franschhoek Boutique Winery is owned by Paul Siguqa who grew up in the valley with the dream of owning a farm one day. Klein Goederust has been transformed from a dilapidated state into a boutique wine farm complete with a tasting room and a restaurant. Klein Goederust has created 17 new job opportunities in the area. A premium Cap Classique is named in honour of his mother, Nomaroma Siguqa, who worked as a farm labourer for many years.43PA G EOur Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 43Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 432022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

wine industry organisationsAirSeed Technologies www.airseedtech.comAgriSETAwww.agriseta.co.zaAitsa! After Care Centreswww.aitsa.orgAnna Foundationwww.annafoundation.comBiodynamic and Organic Wines of South Africawww.biodynamicorganicwine.co.zaBLACCwww.facebook.com/BLACCSA/Blue North Sustainabilitywww.bluenorth.co.zaCalling Educationwww.callingeducation.org.zaCape Fine & Rare Wine Auctionwww.capefinerarewine.auctionCape Winemakers Guildwww.capewinemakersguild.comCarbon Heroeswww.carbonheroes.co.zaConfronting Climate Changewww.climatefruitandwine.co.zaCommunity Keeperswww.communitykeepers.orgCultivate Collectivewww.cultivatecollective.co.zaDepartment of Agriculturewww.westerncape.gov.za/dept/agricultureDepartment of Trade, Industry & Competitionwww.thedtic.gov.zaEcocert SAwww.southafrica.ecocert.comElsenburgwww.elsenburg.comEverGrow Foundationwww.evergrowfoundation.org.zaFair for Lifewww.fairforlife.orgFairtrade Africawww.fairtradeafrica.netFASfactswww.fasfacts.org.zaFood and Allied Workers Unionwww.fawu.org.zaFoodBev SETAwww.foodbev.co.zaGrootbos Foundationwww.grootbosfoundation.orgHORTGROwww.hortgro.co.zaiBhodi Trustwww.stonehagefleming.com/insights/detail/ibhodi-t rust-scaling-high-quality-education-through-technology#Imvini Wethuwww.imviniwethu.com Indaba Foundationwww.indaba-foundation.orgIntegrated Production of Winewww.ipw.co.zaInternational Wine Education Centrewww.thewinecentre.co.zaLegal Resources Centrewww.lrc.org.zaOld Vine Projectwww.oldvineproject.comPebbles Projectwww.pebblesproject.co.zaPinotage Youth Development Academywww.pyda.co.zaSouth African Sommeliers Associationwww.sommeliers.org.zaSouth African Wine & Brandy Learner Management Systemwww.sawineandbrandylms.infoSouth African Wine Industry Information Systemswww.sawis.co.zaSouth African Wine Industry Transformation Unitwww.witu.co.zaStronger Togetherwww.stronger2gether.org/za/Sustainable Wine South Africawww.swsa.co.za44Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 44Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 442022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

Photo: VillieraTerraClimwww.terraclim.co.za The Association of Alcohol Responsibility and Educationwww.aware.orgThe Cape Wine Auctionwww.thecapewineauction.comThe Click Foundationwww.clickfoundation.co.zaThe Kusasa Projectwww.thekusasaproject.orgThe Lunchbox Fundwww.thelunchboxfund.orgThe Sustainability Institutewww.sustainabilityinstitute.netThe Wine Arc www.thewinearc.co.zaUniversity of Stellenboschwww.sun.ac.zaVineyard [email protected] Winelandswww.visitwinelands.co.zaWestern Cape Governmentwww.westerncape.gov.zaWine Industry Ethical Trading Associationwww.wieta.org.zaWine Industry Strategic Exercisewww.winesouthafrica.info/wiseWine Tourism Toolkitwww.toolkit.vinpro.co.zaWine Training South Africawww.winetrainingsa.co.zaWinetechwww.winetech.co.zaWines of South Africawww.wosa.co.zaWWF-SA Conservation Championswww.wwf.org.za/our_work/initiatives/conservation_champions 45Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 45Our Sustainable Wine Journey FA - indiv pages.indd 452022/03/08 09:462022/03/08 09:46

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