HOLLAND: Dutch wine sales reach €1.43 billion in 2001
Wine sales in Dutch supermarkets totalled a €1.43 billion (US$1.24 billion) for 2001, Productschap Wijn said yesterday. French wine is still the clear market leader with 50% of all sales most popular in the Netherlands with 50 pct of volume sales. But South Africa has gained considerable share now with 11.9% compared to 2.2% in 1995.