South African wine from SACCUSA member Fumana International, as well as Wine and More Reimagined, was recently showcased during the Freedom Day celebration at the South African Embassy in DC.
Moira Henkel and John Sizer made generous contributions in support of the event. Some of the best South African wines were tasted and enjoyed by the international community of Washington DC.
The ambassador expressed her thanks in a letter of appreciation, to SACCUSA and its members, for putting together the event.
In a related event SA Chamber USA President Mr Neil Diamond, talking to wine buyers in Washington DC, said that buying South African wine is an investment in the lives of ordinary South Africans.
Every bottle sold in the USA contributes to the overall health of the agricultural sector. Wine is a core driver of the economy of the Western Cape and underpins the employment of workers in the region.
There are many auxiliary industries and services, that feed off the agricultural sector, that contribute to building the South African economy. Wine tourism has also become very popular, and the chamber actively promotes travel and tourism to South Africa.
