KWV (Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers van Zuid-Afrika)

KWV (Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers van Zuid-Afrika) is a historic South African wine cooperative established in 1918, comprising numerous local wine producers. It functions as a collective entity that oversees wine production, quality control, and marketing for its members. KWV plays a significant role in the South African wine industry by ensuring high standards, innovation, and export growth. Its cooperative structure allows small to large producers to collaborate, share resources, and benefit from collective branding, ultimately contributing to South Africa's reputation as a notable wine-producing country.