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Founded in 1918, KWV is one of the leading wine and brandy producers in South Africa. Its head office is located in Paarl, in the Western Cape region - one of the country's top wine producing regions.

Founded in 1918, KWV is one of the leading wine and brandy producers in South Africa. Its head office is located in Paarl, in the Western Cape region - one of the country's top wine producing regions.

The company sources wines and grapes from the best and most sought after viticultural regions in South Africa. KWV is known internationally for brands such as Roodeberg, KWV Lifestyle, Laborie, Golden Kaan, Cathedral Cellar, Café Culture and the KWV 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 Year Old brandies.

The company has developed an international network of partners and service providers, distributing its products in more than 35 markets.

Since the 1930's, KWV has produced potstill brandy of excellent quality and is particularly noted for its KWV 10 Year Old Brandy. It owns the largest potstill distillery in the Southern Hemisphere located in Worcester. KWV's wine production facilities include the largest cellar complex in the Southern Hemisphere in Paarl.

KWV is an empowered company with 25.1% of its shares owned by Phetogo Investments (Pty) Ltd. Other major shareholders include Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited and Withmore Investments.

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