Distell sales fly high in travel retail. (27 September 2006) The international travel retail channel has become an increasingly important source of revenue growth for Distell, at the same time helping to build brand visibility in key markets, says general manager of Distell’s global duty-free division, Harry Loebenstein.

Distell delivers sparkling results (29 August 2006) Distell has delivered an impressive set of results, capitalising on buoyant spending amongst South African consumers and establishing a stronger global footprint on the back of improved production and operational efficiencies, according to MD Jan Scannell.

Distell Bucks The Trend To Show Strong Export Growth In Packaged Wines (17 May 2006) Contrary to the trend that has seen South Africa’s bulk wine exports grow as producers seek to curtail supply chain costs in an increasingly competitive market, Distell has raised its packaged wine exports by 18% for the 12 months to March 2006, according to the company’s international director, Don Gallow.

Distell Pronounces 2006 Harvest One Of The Best (3 May 2006) Heat waves and power outages notwithstanding, the quality of both white and red wines from the 2006 vintage is extremely good this year, says Distell’s head of grape and wine buying, Ernst le Roux, with Sauvignon blanc in particular, absolutely outstanding. “This is the best year since 2002 for Sauvignon blanc, now South Africa’s single most popular varietal.”

Distell Namibia Invests In New Oshakati Distribution Centre (14 March 2006) Distell Group Limited, South Africa’s leading wine and spirits company and also the largest of its kind on the African continent, hosted the official opening of its newest Namibian distribution centre in Oshakati for key members of trade and industry today (Wednesday, March 8).

Nederburg Auction to Showcase 156 Fine Wines (26 January 2006) The 32nd Auction of Rare Cape Wines at Nederburg in Paarl on April 7 and 8 offers an array of 6 449 cases of 156 fine wines from 86 participants, including six newcomers and a new auctioneer, Stephan Welz in association with Sothebys.

Distell in Ground-Breaking SA Wine Launch (17 January 2006) Distell, South Africa's largest listed wine producer, has launched the first wines under a new brand from its ground-breaking joint venture in the Gansbaai area of the Western Cape, called Lomond Wines.

Vinoteque Celebrates 21 years (30 November 2005) In the 21 years of its existence, the Bergkelder Vinotèque Wine Bank in Stellenbosch has played in major role in revolutionising the cellaring and maturing of quality South African wines, said Jacques Vandewalle, manager of the Bergkelder Vinoteque at the recently held celebration of this milestone in its history.

BEE Consortium Acquires 15% Stake In Distell (21 September 2005) Distell has entered into a transaction with a BEE consortium that will acquire an effective 15% in South African Distilleries and Wines Limited (SADW), the company in which all Distell’s operations are held, Distell Managing Director, Jan Scannell, announced today (September 21).

Distell's Headline Earnings Up 34,5% (17 August 2005) Distell has increased headline earnings by 34,5% to R482,2m for the year to June 30, 2005, by extracting an improved performance from all the company’s assets. This was achieved in a demanding trading environment marked by a global oversupply of wines and increased consolidation of retailers worldwide, said MD Jan Scannell.

Distell Helps Fund Upgrade Of Tygerberg Trauma Unit Ward (30 June 2005) Distell has taken the first step in an envisaged on-going programme of support for the trauma unit of the Tygerberg Hospital, donating R17 000 towards the upgrading of its very busy post-surgery recovery ward.

Further Cautionary Announcement (28 June 2005) Distell shareholders are advised that discussions, as referred to in the announcements released on SENS on 4 April 2005 and 16 May 2005, are still underway which, if successful may have an effect on the market price at which Distell"s shares trade on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa. Shareholders of the company are accordingly advised to continue to exercise caution when dealing in their Distell shares until a detailed announcement is made. For and on behalf of the board Distell Group Limited Stellenbosch 27 June 2005

Distell Delivers Impressive Results In Tough Times (16 February 2005) Distell has reported a 33% increase in headline earnings to R293,6m for the six months to December 2004, thanks mainly to a substantial improvement in cash flow arising from a systematic reduction in working capital, says MD Jan Scannell.

Distell Lends A Helping Hand To Kayamandi Fire Victims (20 December 2004) All it took was one unattended paraffin stove to ignite a devastating fire on 10 December 2004 which destroyed about 700 shacks in Kayamandi near Stellenbosch, affecting about 2 800 residents.

Gerwel And Bester Appointed To Distell Board (29 April 2004) Distell, South Africa's leading wines and spirits group, has appointed Prof Jakes Gerwel and Mr Peter Bester to its board.

New Generation Farm Workers Accommodation Unveiled (26 November 2003) A new generation of worker housing was unveiled today (November 26) near Darling at Papkuilsfontein Vineyards (Pty) Limited, co-owned by Distell, a consortium of Gauteng taverners and the Maluti-Groenekloof Community Trust.

Distell MD Condemns Use Of Flavourants To Enhance Wines (21 November 2003) Jan Scannell - managing director of Distell, South Africa’s leading wine producer - has sharply criticised the practice of using additives to enhance wine flavours and has welcomed the impending implementation of a testing system to identify offenders, scheduled to be in place in time for the 2004 harvest, beginning in January.

Leading Viticulturalist Takes Up Full-Time Position At Lusan (16 October 2003) Dr Eben Archer, associate professor of Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch,has been appointed full-time viticultural adviser to the LUSAN group of prime Stellenbosch wineries owned jointly by Distell and German industrialist Hans Schreiber.

Distell Identifies New Opportunities In Tough Trading Climate (13 October 2003) South Africa's leading wine and spirits group, Distell Ltd, is identifying new growth opportunities in a tough business climate.