In September 2020 sixteen people attended the launch, or rather relaunch, of the South African Chamber in the USA (SACCUSA). The timing was perfect. Covid-19 had an impact on global economies and businesses across the world, and South African businesses in the USA were looking for a platform where they could interact and offer support.
Everyone will be waiting for the man with the red bag, so don’t disappoint! It is the season to be jolly and fill your Christmas stocking with delicious wines available right here in the USA. You don’t have to wait to get to the vineyards of the Western Cape, as the vineyards have come to you. Either of these two wines from Fumana International Wines are spot on choices.
Port2Port – It seems strange that only two weeks ago I was sitting with wine legend, Jan ‘Boland’ Coetzee at his home at Vriesenhof, unworried about potentially having to work from home for the foreseeable future, unaware of my future self/ our collective future selves’ predicament. I had just asked him what his biggest failure / struggle had been in his 54-vintage career. He responded: “I’m really scared of the Eastern Wind.”
Each Louis57 Wine is outstanding in terms of balance and quality, enabling it to delight even the most selective of wine connoisseurs.
In 2000 Samantha Skyring hiked through the Namib Desert for seven days and experienced many face-to-face encounters with majestic Gemsbok, part of the genus consisting of four large antelope species called Oryxes.
South African products available in the USA.
Visits to the USA led to a story book wedding and an exciting new venture of Wine and Horses across two continents.
Your list of SA products for sale in the USA
Thirty years ago, the brand which has become synonymous with Pinotage was ‘born’ when the first vineyard was planted at the small home farm off the Koelenhof road, bought in 1988.
Where to get your South African products in the USA.
In an effort to foster economic growth and promote international trade, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) has joined forces with other South African Chambers around the world to establish a robust network of South African businesses and professionals. This collaborative initiative aims to create a supportive ecosystem that facilitates connections, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities for South Africans operating in diverse international markets.
The decision to emigrate comes with disruption and massive challenges, but leaving behind elderly parents is possibly the hardest part of the process.
Soon after South African film maker Desmond Denton completed his studies at film school, he made the film, Anderkant die Stilte. Denton, who now lives in the USA, recently announced that the movie is now available on a few USA platforms such as ROKU.