Would you take a four-pack of wine to a braai?
How canning the grape is changing South Africa’s industry
03 April 2025 - 05:00
Not long ago, the big debate over wine packaging was about cork vs screw cap. A screw cap was convenient, ideal for a midrange bottle at a picnic, most would say; but can you gift someone a bottle, or consider wine premium, if it lacks a cork?
Boxed wine — long an entry-level market staple in South Africa — has held an interesting and contentious place in the market, increasingly as reputable brands and some new entrants work to shift perceptions of essentially drinking from a bag with a tap. ..
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