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Head over heels for Arniston Bay sparkling wine

Head over heels for Arniston Bay sparkling wine

Haul out your beloved heels, and huddle your girlfriends closer! Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are stepping out in style again on the big screen for the Sex and the City movie sequel. And now, Arniston Bay is giving you even more reason to celebrate: simply show us why you’re head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly and you could win a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes! read more...
The company of wine people enters Russian market

The company of wine people enters Russian market

With a population of 145 million people, and stable economic growth, Russia is considered one of the faster-growing wine markets. The company of wine peopleTM has always been determined to enter this strategically important market, despite its complicated export procedures which can make market entry difficult. It has however overcome these obstacles to successfully enter this priority market, with the arrival of its first consignment of Arniston Bay and Kumkani wines in Russia. read more...
Arniston Bay enters the Chinese market

Arniston Bay enters the Chinese market

the company of wine people has recently sent its first shipment of Arniston Bay wine to the People's Republic of China. Its market partner here is Chinese-owned South Africa wine (Fuzhou) (Pty) Ltd. Even though it is still considered an emerging market for wine, it's rapidly expanding economy is creating an environment in which increased disposable income is made available for imported wine brands. read more...
Arniston Bay launches pouch-bottle duo

Arniston Bay launches pouch-bottle duo

Easy-drinking lifestyle wine, Arniston Bay, has recently launched a value-for-money pouch and bottle combo pack. read more...
Arniston Bay launches Reserve range

Arniston Bay launches Reserve range

Arniston Bay, revered for its easy-drinking Original Range, has now launched a more premium Reserve range. read more...
A toast to Arniston Bay's new bubbly

A toast to Arniston Bay's new bubbly

Whether you want to bestow sexy sophistication on a meal, break up the monotony of a day or simply have an uncompromising enjoyment of the finer things in life, Arniston Bay’s maiden sparkling wine will outstrip all expectations. read more...
Escape to Arniston Bay

Escape to Arniston Bay

From the peaceful, tranquil surroundings of Arniston comes a range of fresh, uncomplicated and easy drinking wines. Capture a moment of stillness in the midst of the madness, sit back and unwind with a glass of Arniston Bay. read more...
Pouch redefines sustainability in wine industry

Pouch redefines sustainability in wine industry

From the peaceful, tranquil surroundings of Arniston Bay comes the Arniston Bay pouch – one of the most convenient and environmentally friendly wine products on the market. read more...
Stellar performance at AWC Vienna

Stellar performance at AWC Vienna

The results of the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge have just been released. Our wines won the following awards: read more...
Results: India Wine Challenge 2008

Results: India Wine Challenge 2008

The results of the India Wine Challenge 2008 have just been released, and our wines won the following awards: read more...
Silver lining at the India Wine Challenge

Silver lining at the India Wine Challenge

the company of wine people delivered sterling results at the India Wine Challenge: its newly launched Arniston Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc 2007 were both awarded silver medals. read more...
the company of wine people takes to the skies

the company of wine people takes to the skies

Two wines from the company of wine people's stable have been selected to be served on one of the world's largest airlines, namely British Airways. The Thandi Chardonnay 2006 was selected for the British Airways Comair Club Class while the immensely popular Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2008 was selected for the Traveller Class. read more...
Don’t miss Minki Visser at the Cheese Festival

Don’t miss Minki Visser at the Cheese Festival

Visitors to the upcoming SA Cheese Festival will enjoy sampling a diverse selection of fromage favourites, as well as cooking demos, entertainment and shopping at the market. read more...
Harvest Report 2009

Harvest Report 2009

The quality of this year's wine grape harvest is outstanding. read more...
Compliments from our consumers

Compliments from our consumers

Arniston Bay recently hosted the winners of the UK Metro competition. Here's feedback from on one of the winners. read more...
Tickled pink with Arniston Bay's sparkling Rose

Tickled pink with Arniston Bay's sparkling Rose

You'll fall in love with Arniston Bay’s new sparkling Rose read more...
Arniston Bay launches new Cape Reflections range

Arniston Bay launches new Cape Reflections range

Lifestyle brand, Arniston Bay, has created a new range of entry levels wines – Cape Reflections – exclusively for the independent and on-trade sector. read more...
Lighten up with Arniston Bay’s new range

Lighten up with Arniston Bay’s new range

To satisfy the consumer demand for lighter alcohol wines, successful South African brand, Arniston Bay*, has launched The Lighthouse Collection, which offers numerous health benefits and value for money. read more...
The world’s an oyster for Arniston Bay

The world’s an oyster for Arniston Bay

Lifestyle brand Arniston Bay—a real pearl of a wine - is the official wine sponsor of the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. read more...
Brits stick to steak and chips

Brits stick to steak and chips

Britain is a nation of food connoisseurs but just what dish is the nation’s favourite? A new poll from Arniston Bay wine asked which people what would be the ultimate desert island dish making up the perfect meal. Brits chose a prawn cocktail starter (15%), a juicy steak (27%) with Cheesecake (10%) for dessert and washed down with a glass of Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc Chardonnay (43%). read more...
Percy Fox & Co announces distribution partnership

Percy Fox & Co announces distribution partnership

the company of wine people and Percy Fox & Co have agreed that Percy Fox & Co will become the exclusive UK distributor for leading South African brand, Arniston Bay. The agreement will take effect from Monday 10th August and will also include the Welmoed, Kumkani and Versus brand portfolios. read more...
New Swedish distributor appointed

New Swedish distributor appointed

the company of wine people has formed a new distribution partnership with Enjoy Wine & Spirits AB in Sweden, who took over the company’s branded portfolio as from 1 July 2009 for the monopoly and will take over all on-trade from 1 October 2009. read more...
Arniston Bay in summer marketing drive

Arniston Bay in summer marketing drive

Leading South African wine producer, the company of wine people™, is embarking on a full-scale marketing drive to support UK summer sales of its most innovative wine product – the Arniston Bay pouch, revolutionary packaging which has 80% less of a carbon footprint than wine bottles. read more...

Arniston Bay to launch Limited Release

Arniston Bay, the South African wine producer, is to launch a parcel of Limited Release wines into the UK market. The Arniston Bay Limited Release range is a premium addition to the portfolio and comprises two single varietal wines - Limited Release Shiraz 2007 and Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Limited Release will go on sale in August in Co-op stores UK wide. read more...
Here’s a message, but it’s not in a bottle…

Here’s a message, but it’s not in a bottle…

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and head for the tranquillity of Arniston Bay – an unspoilt coastline that's synonymous with a care-free lifestyle – as the brand’s innovative wine pouch arrives in London. Catch it at your local station. read more...
Visit us at the SA Cheese Festival

Visit us at the SA Cheese Festival

You're welcome to enjoy a glass of easy-drinking Arniston Bay wine at the SA Cheese Festival which will be held in Franschhoek from 24 - 27 April 2009. read more...
Arniston Bay kicks off soccer promotion

Arniston Bay kicks off soccer promotion

South African wine brand, Arniston Bay, will embrace football fever this summer with the launch of a brand new promotion, developed specifically for the impulse channel. read more...

Arniston Bay boasts phenomenal brand growth in UK

Proving it’s worthiness of international and local award winning status, Arniston Bay has been named one of the top selling wines in the UK. Arniston Bay is the fourth biggest South African brand in the UK and has a 5.8% value share and 5.6% volume share in the South African category respectively. read more...
Celebrate Choos shoes with Arniston Bay’s bubbly

Celebrate Choos shoes with Arniston Bay’s bubbly

In addition to the perennially popular Cosmopolitan, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are now also toasting to love, Louboutins, designer labels and loyal friends with sparkling wine. To celebrate the much-anticipated Sex and the City sequel, gather your girlfriends and enjoy Arniston Bay sparkling wine cocktails. read more...

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SA: Win Jimmy Choos with Arniston Bay bubbly

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SA: WIN a Sex and the City hamper from Arniston Bay Bubbly

SA: Head over heels

SA: Win a pair of Jimmy Choos!

SA: Head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly

SA: Head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly

SA: Head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly

SA: Arniston Bay boasts phenomenal brand growth in UK market

Blog: Head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly

SA: Arniston Bay's UK Breakthrough

SA: Win with Arniston Bay and the Oyster Festival

SA: New look for Arniston Bay Original Range

SA: Wine 101 for Dummies: How To Survive a Dinner Party with a Wine Snob

SA: Tickled pink with Arniston Bay's sparkling Rosé

SA: Survive Dinner With Wine Snobs

SA: Wine 101 for Dummies - How To Survive a Dinner Party with a Wine Snob

SA: Arniston Bay’s UK Growth: Top Selling Wine Brand in UK

SA: Head over heels for Arniston Bay bubbly

SA: A first for South Africa: Food Bloggers Conference

SA: About Arniston Bay

SA:Arniston Bay boasts phenomenal brand growth in UK market

SA: Arniston Bay sponsors first South African food bloggers conference

SA: Food Bloggers Conference 2010

SA: Arniston Bay Sponsors first SA Food Bloggers Conference

SA: WEN een van 6 Arniston Bay-sjampanje-geskenkpakke

SA: Arniston Bay Sponsors first SA Food Bloggers Conference

Arniston Bay Sponsors first SA Food Bloggers Conference

SA: Win a wine hamper

Silver lining for the company of wine people at the India Wine Challenge

UK: Percy Fox & Co in distribution partnership with the company of wine people

SA: Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc Chardonnay review

UK: In the company of wine people

UK: 'Premium' Arniston Bay wines launch in Co-op stores

UK: Arniston Bay launches premium wine range in UK

UK: The pouch comes of age

The Christmas Wine Guide

SA: Win with Arniston Bay!

UK: South African wine gets UK export boost

UK: Arniston Bay relaunches Original range

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SA: New Look for Arniston Bay Original Range

UK: New look launched for Arniston Bay wine range

UK: New look launched for Arniston Bay wine range

Blog: Losing their bottle

UK: Green Row wins Arniston Bay

UK: Win a trip to Arniston Bay

UK: Arniston Bay to run sampling activity for pouch product

SA: Arniston Bay pushes eco-friendly wine pouch

Blog: Bag a trip to Arniston Bay

UK: Green Row wins Arniston Bay

UK: Arniston Bay to run sampling activity for pouch product

UK: Wine producer launches new carbon-friendly packaging

UK: Wine makes a difference to the environment

Canada: The frugal oenophile's wine of the week

US: Arniston Bay Pinotage Rose

UK: London International Wine Trade Fair

UK: Arniston Bay announces sales jump and portfolio expansion

SA: Win an Eco-friendly Wine Pouch

SA: First SA Food Bloggers Conference

SA: Arniston Bay’s UK Breakthrough

WIN AN ARNISTON RESERVE RANGE MOTHER'S DAY HAMPER

Spoil mum with a well-deserved, delightful gift

Spoil mum with a well-deserved, delightful gift

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