Fairtrade wines from South Africa
There are also a number of companies in South Africa that treat their employees fairly as a matter of course. Fair pay, own projects, more say, reasonable working and living conditions are not just lip service there. The maintenance of kindergartens or retirement homes, as at Bosman or Meerhof, is a matter of course for these family businesses.
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Adama Red Blend
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 90 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Generation 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 85 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Generation 8 Merlot
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Merlot
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2020 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Adama White Blend
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chenin Blanc - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Journey's End Pastor's Blend
- Journey's End Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 83 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Generation 8 Shiraz
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Mooistrooi Straw Wine
- Meerhof Wine Cellar
- White wine - sweet
- South Africa - Swartland
- Muscat de Frontignan
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
Content: 0.5 Liter (€55.90* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Generation 8 Chenin Blanc
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Adama White Blend
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Chenin Blanc - blend
- Jahrgang 2024 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2024 - Tim Atkin 2025: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Generation 8 Merlot
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 86 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Five's Reserve Chenin Blanc
- Van Loveren
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Chenin Blanc
- Jahrgang 2024: John Platter: 3 Sterne / 80 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€10.07* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
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Fairtrade Wine from South Africa – Enjoyment with Responsibility
Wine has been a cultural staple for millennia and is now produced on every continent. Behind every bottle, however, there are not only vines and soils but also people. In countries with large wine industries, not everyone automatically benefits from the global wine boom. This is exactly where Fairtrade comes in.
Fairtrade wine from South Africa combines high-quality wine enjoyment with social responsibility, fair working conditions, and transparent trade - from the vine to the bottle.
Why Fairtrade Matters in Viticulture
The growing demand for wine requires intensive work in vineyards and cellars. Without clear social standards, harvest workers and farm laborers can easily be left behind. The Fairtrade label was created to:
- Ensure fair wages and safe working conditions
- Promote social security
- Provide long-term opportunities for workers and their families
- Enforce minimum ecological standards
By purchasing Fairtrade-certified wine, consumers actively support a more equitable wine trade.
South Africa – A Global Leader in Fairtrade Wine
South Africa holds a unique position internationally:
- No other wine country produces as many Fairtrade-certified wines
- It is home to one of the world’s first Fairtrade wine projects
The South African Fairtrade wine sector is closely tied to the country’s social development. Many initiatives were established after the political transition to give previously disadvantaged communities real participation and economic independence.
Fairtrade as a Tool for Social Justice
The Fairtrade label is the only internationally binding social certification with clear, verifiable standards. These include:
- Fair and reliable wages
- Regulated working hours and paid leave
- Health and safety protections
- A ban on child labor and discrimination
Additionally, Fairtrade farms receive Fairtrade premiums, which are managed collectively and often used for:
- Healthcare
- Educational facilities
- Housing projects
- Access to clean drinking water
Transparency from Vine to Bottle
To achieve Fairtrade certification, all participants along the value chain must meet strict criteria based on international human rights agreements and defined environmental standards. Fairtrade wine ensures:
- Traceable trade relationships
- Transparent flows of goods and money
- Environmentally responsible viticulture
- No use of genetically modified plants
The entire production process is auditable and fully traceable, a key difference from many conventional wines.
Fairtrade and Sustainability in South African Wine
Fairtrade in South Africa often goes hand in hand with other sustainability initiatives. Many estates also engage in:
- Biodiversity preservation
- Integrated wine production
- Protection of native plant species
- Long-term soil fertility
This holistic approach combines social, ecological, and economic considerations.
Fairtrade Wine – Quality That Benefits Everyone
Fairtrade wines from South Africa are not about compromise—they represent honest quality:
- Handcrafted
- Fairly priced
- Often particularly approachable and affordable
At the same time, they contribute measurably to better living conditions in South Africa’s wine regions.
Enjoy Fairtrade Wine Consciously
Choosing Fairtrade wine is a deliberate decision:
- For transparency instead of exploitation
- For long-term development instead of short-term profits
- For wine with integrity and provenance
South African Fairtrade wine demonstrates convincingly that excellent taste and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive.