EWGA’s Long Service Heroes!

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Did you know that over a quarter of our employees have been with us for over 10 years? And, we even have a handful of people who worked for us for over 20 years!

Albarino Day – Learn more about this grape!

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Albarino Day is celebrated during the first weekend of August. It is a white grape variety that produces crisp, citrusy and mineral wines – a perfect match for seafood. The grape variety is most planted in Spain, followed by Portugal where they call it Alvarinho.

The 2021 Wine Harvests – The good and the bad

The 2021 Wine Harvests - The good and the bad

The 2021 wine harvest presented mixed results globally. South Africa experienced a remarkable harvest, with a 9% increase over 2020, producing high-quality, complex wines. In contrast, France and New Zealand faced challenges. France’s vineyards suffered significant damage from severe frosts, impacting regions like Burgundy, Languedoc, and Bordeaux. New Zealand also saw a smaller harvest, with a predicted 30% shortfall due to cooler weather and labor shortages, although the quality of their Sauvignon Blanc remains exceptional.

Green Credentials: What we do to support the environment

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Since the company’s inception, EWGA has always tried to be as environmentally responsible as possible. Now, we increase our efforts in a bid to become a carbon-neutral company as soon as possible and utilise all resources that are available for us to be ‘green’.