What Is KWV In South Africa?
KWV South Africa (Proprietary) Limited is one of the leading wine and spirits producers in South Africa.
Who does KWV belong to?
In 2010, KWV formed a subsidiary of Niveus Investments, part of the HCI black empowerment investment group,
and was the only South African producer listed on Drinks International’s Most Admired Wine Brands Global register. In October 2016 KWV was acquired by the Vasari group under the leadership of Mr Vivian Imerman.
What does KWV stand for in South Africa?
The name “Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Suid-Afrika” is Dutch for “Co-operative Winemakers Union’ of South Africa”.
The purpose of KWV was to create unity amongst the wine farmers of South Africa and to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of South African wines and brands.
Where is KWV located in South Africa?
The KWV Headquarters and main production complex are situated in the Cape Winelands in Paarl.
When was KWV established?
KWV was founded in 1918. This is the same year South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was born.
In the space of just over a century, the country, along with its wine industry, has seen many changes.