Comment - Wine - It's Wrong to Boycott South African Wine

Comment – Wine – It’s Wrong to Boycott South African Wine

Last week, British newspaper The Guardian published a news story on striking grape workers in South Africa. In the article, a union leader called for a boycott in the UK of the country's wines. Here, the head of the Wines of South Africa trade body, Su Birch, argues against the call.

February 1, 2013

Last week, British newspaper The Guardian published a news story on striking grape workers in South Africa. In the article, a union leader called for a boycott in the UK of the country’s wines. Here, the head of the Wines of South Africa trade body, Su Birch, argues against the call.

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