The South African Wine & Brandy Co was established in 2002 by representatives of the wine producers, cellars, labour and wholesale merchants. The SAWB, a non-profit company, is directed by a Board consisting of five democratically nominated persons from each of these groupings and an independent chairperson.
The mission of the SAWB is to “enhance the strategic environment for the benefit of the South African wine industry”.
Five business units viz WINETECH, WOSA with SA Brandy Foundation, SAWIS, Social and Economic Development (SED) unit and Human Resources Development and Training (HRDT) unit are mobilised to implement the Wine Industry Strategic Plan (WIP). The SAWB is funded from member contributions and the South African Wine Industry Trust (SAWIT).