Below are the new tenders published for South Africa

Red Syrah/Grenache blend from WO Swartland
Tender No. 202301005


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing or One time buy
Deadline written offer: July 5, 2022
Deadline Samples: July 19, 2022
Launch Date: January 1, 2023

Characteristics: Red Syrah/Grenache blend from WO Swartland 2021 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Concentration, Aromatic quality

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Red wine
Region (Classification): WO Swartland
Grapes: Blend minimum 2 different grape varieties of which minimum 40 % and maximum 75 % Syrah or Grenache
Vintage: 2021 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 3 – 5,5 € per 750 ml Glass bottle
Minimum Volume: 1,800 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 12,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Type of Container: Glass bottle
Container Size: 750 ml
Ageing: Discreet or no influence of wood
Sugar level (g/l): maximum 3 g/l

Other Requirements:
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Spontaneously fermented (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)


Syrah from WO Swartland
Tender No. 202301006


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing or One time buy
Deadline written offer: July 5, 2022
Deadline Samples: July 19, 2022
Launch Date: January 1, 2023

Characteristics: Syrah from WO Swartland 2020 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Complexity, Concentration

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Red wine
Region (Classification): WO Swartland
Grapes: Blend minimum 90 % Syrah
Vintage: 2020 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 6,5 -12 € per 750 ml Glass bottle
Minimum Volume: 1,200 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 4,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Type of Container: Glass bottle
Container Size: 750 ml

Other Requirements:
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Minimum 20 % whole cluster fermented (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
-Unfiltered (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
-No use of cultivated yeast (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)


Red wine blend with Grenache or Merlot WO from South Africa IPW/WSB launch in Can and Bottle container
Tender No. 202305002


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing
Deadline written offer: October 11, 2022
Deadline Samples: October 25, 2022
Launch Date: May 1, 2023

Characteristics: Red wine blend with Grenache or Merlot WO from South Africa IPW/WSB launch in Can and Bottle container 2021 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Mouthfeel, Aromatic quality

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Red wine
Region (Classification): WO from South Africa
Grapes: Blend minimum 50 % Grenache or Merlot
Vintage: 2021 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 0,8 – 1,5 for 250 ml and 2,5 – 4,5 for 75 ml € per 250 ml and 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g
Minimum Volume: 8,000 (Volume Unit 250 ml and 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 40,000 (Volume Unit 250 ml and 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g)
Type of Container: Light weight glass bottle max 420 g
Container Size: 250 ml and 750 ml
Ageing: No influence of wood
Sugar level (g/l): Max 5 g/l

Other Requirements:
– Simultaneous launch of 25 cl aluminium can
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer only the lowest priced offer will be assessed for purchase, regardless of wholesaler

Rose from South Africa based on Grenache, Merlot or Shiraz IPW/WSB certified
Tender No. 202303014


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing or One time buy
Deadline written offer: August 16, 2022
Deadline Samples: August 30, 2022
Launch Date: March 1, 2023

Characteristics: Rose from South Africa based on Grenache, Merlot or Shiraz IPW/WSB certified 2022
Style/Buyer Comments: Aromatic quality, Mouthfeel

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Rose wine
Region (Classification): South Africa
Grapes: Blend min 50 % Grenache, Merlot or Shiraz
Vintage: 2022
Ex. Cellar Price: 1,6 – 2,3 € per 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g
Minimum Volume: 10,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 50,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g)
Type of Container: Light weight glass bottle max 420 g
Container Size: 750 ml
Alcohol vol.: maximum 10 % alc. vol.

Other Requirements:
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler

Rose from South Africa based on 60 % Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon IPW/WSB launched in bottle and pouch/bag-in-box
Tender No. 202303015


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing
Deadline written offer: August 16, 2022
Deadline Samples: August 30, 2022
Launch Date: March 1, 2023

Characteristics: Rose from South Africa based on 60 % Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon IPW/WSB launched in bottle and pouch/bag-in-box 2021 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Aromatic quality, Mouthfeel

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Rose wine
Region (Classification): WO from South Africa
Grapes: Blend minimum 60 % Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 1,6 – 2,8 for 75 cl and maximum 5,4 for 150 cl € per 750 ml and 1500 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g and BiB or pouch
Minimum Volume: 30 000 litres (Volume Unit 750 ml and 1500 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g and BiB or pouch)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 90 000 litres (Volume Unit 750 ml and 1500 ml Light weight glass bottle max 420 g and BiB or pouch)
Type of Container: Light weight glass bottle max 420 g and BiB or pouch
Container Size: 750 ml and 1500 ml
Sugar level (g/l): maximum 4 g/l

Other Requirements:
-Certified Fairtrade or Fair for Life (certification must appear on packaging)
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Simultaneous launch of 75 cl bottle and 150 cl pouch or BIB
-Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer only the lowest priced offer will be assessed for purchase, regardless of wholesaler
-Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://www.grontpunkt.no/packaging-labels/

Semi-sparkling from WO from South Africa
Tender No. 202301002


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: One time buy or possible permanent listing
Deadline written offer: July 5, 2022
Deadline Samples: July 19, 2022
Launch Date: January 1, 2023

Characteristics: Semi-sparkling from WO from South Africa
Style/Buyer Comments: Mouthfeel, Concentration

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: Sparkling wine
Region (Classification): WO from South Africa
Grapes: 100% white grapes (Pinot Gris is allowed)
Ex. Cellar Price: 4,5 – 7 € per 750 ml Glass bottle
Minimum Volume: 1,800 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 6,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Type of Container: Glass bottle
Container Size: 750 ml
Sugar level (g/l): maximum 12 (certificate of analysis must accompany the offer) g/l

Other Requirements:
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-One-lot minimum 780 bottles
-Méthode Ancestrale, Pet Nat, Pétillant Naturel or similar designation clearly indicating method of production must appear on front or back label
-Crown cap

Chardonnay WO Elgin or WO Walker Bay
Tender No. 202301003


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing or One time buy
Deadline written offer: July 5, 2022
Deadline Samples: July 19, 2022
Launch Date: January 1, 2023

Characteristics: Chardonnay WO Elgin or WO Walker Bay 2020 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Concentration, Complexity

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: White wine
Region (Classification): WO Elgin or WO Walker Bay
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 4,5 – 6 € per 750 ml Glass bottle
Minimum Volume: 1,800 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 5,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Type of Container: Glass bottle
Container Size: 750 ml
Ageing: minimum 3 months ageing on lees, Discreet or no influence of wood

Other Requirements:
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)

Old Vines Chenin Blanc WO from South Africa
Tender No. 202301004


Monopoly: Norway (Vinmonopolet)
Assortment: Permanent listing or One time buy
Deadline written offer: July 5, 2022
Deadline Samples: July 19, 2022
Launch Date: January 1, 2023

Characteristics: Old Vines Chenin Blanc WO from South Africa 2020 or more recent
Style/Buyer Comments: Concentration, Complexity

Product Requirements:
Country of Origin: South Africa
Type of Product: White wine
Region (Classification): WO from South Africa
Grapes: Blend minimum 80 % Semillon and/or Semillon Gris
Vintage: 2020 or more recent
Ex. Cellar Price: 6,5 -13 € per 750 ml Glass bottle
Minimum Volume: 1,200 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Estimated Volume (yearly): 4,000 (Volume Unit 750 ml Glass bottle)
Type of Container: Glass bottle
Container Size: 750 ml
Ageing: Discreet or no influence of wood

Other Requirements:
-If filtered, only light filtration
-IPW/WSB certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
-«Statement pertaining to freedom of association» must accompany offer
-Minimum 25 years old vines (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
-Spontaneously fermented (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)

Other current and upcoming tenders for South Africa:
https://www.peoplewine.se/monopoly-tenders-summary/