Click here for full size video View the WOSA Video Archive Click here for full size video View the WOSA Video Archive   Andre Morgenthal Su Birch	INDUSTRY NEWS SA Wine Industry's planned ethical seal, arguably a world-first Labour and producers in South Africa's wine industry are united in their backing of a programme to fast-track the implementation of fair labour practices on wine farms and in cellars. South Africa, France toast to wine exchange The art of making and enjoying wine has always brought people closer together. Conservation acreage surpasses vineyards in South African Winelands For every one acre planted to vineyards in South Africa, the growers now have 1,27 acres on the farms and estates in conservation status. Klein Constantia finds new owners The Jooste family, who have owned Klein Constantia since 1980, have entered into an agreement to sell Klein Constantia to US citizen Zdenek Bakala and Charles Harman from the UK. 2011 Harvest Report Encouraged by our sleeping barrels and hibernating vines we winemakers slow down in winter. Like a fireside trance it’s easy to feel cocooned by rain beating on roofs, or falling in great sheets across the Flats and out to a granite grey sea. Sustainability seal video launched at ProWein WOSA recently launched the sustainability seal video at Prowein, Dusseldorf Germany. R150 000 to Pebbles Project from CJP Chemicals CJP Chemicals, distributors of Ever/Intec, Innerstave and EP Minerals sponsored R150 000 to the Pebbles Projects at the beginning of March. South Africa retains eco-sustainability leadership South Africa looks set to maintain its eco-focused global leadership in wine, after last year’s launch of the world’s first industry-wide sustainability seal to guarantee the production integrity of its bottled wines. Down to Earth@Prowein planning to surprise delegates Would you brush your teeth just before embarking on a tasting of sparkling wine? Durbanville Hills wins international Drinks Business Green Award In recognition of their pro-active involvement in projects helping to alleviate the incredible need within their community for education, improved school facilities and empowering farm workers, the Durbanville Hills Winery has been named winner of the Ethical Award category in the 2011 The Drinks Business Green Awards.	Wines of South Africa Newsflash no.1 dated 2 March... read more Wines of South Africa Newsflash no.13 dated 29 November... read more WOSA News Archive read more SA Wine Industry's planned ethical seal, arguably a world-first... read more South Africa, France toast to wine exchange... read more Industry News Archive read more Winegrowing areas. Topographical maps of the wine regions of South Africa.