Vukani Wines is an Empowerment Brand of carefully selected Southern Cape wines. Vukani, isiXhosa for wake up, represents the vision of Peter Thorpe of Bramon Wines for the creation of an empowerment vehicle for the local communities in and around the Plettenberg Bay Wine of Origin region.Established in 2004, Vukani Wines has grown and developed into a recognized brand of quality wines, stocked locally in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and retail outlets. Through the creation of the Vukani Trust, which receives a percentage of the wine sales, various projects have been enabled, especially the training and development of local farmers, in viticulture and wine making in readiness for the establishment of a community winefarm co-operative. Building the strength of the Vukani Brand is central to the empowerment vision of the Trust as this will ensure that as local wine production increases, a suitable distribution infrastructure exists. A joint venture with Bramon Wine Estate to build a cellar will facilitate the growth of the Plettenberg Bay wine industry, creating a sustainable income for the local community and expanding job creation.
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