Nederburg Wines (Distell, South Africa)
The Client
Having achieved significant success with its flagship line, Heritage Heroes, the South African wine brand Nederburg aimed to introduce the latest member of the Heritage Heroes collection, The Beautiful Lady. Nederburg is part of the Distell Group Limited, a major South African wines and spirits conglomerate listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with annual revenues surpassing USD 1 billion.
Project Brief
The goal was to position The Beautiful Lady as a new entry in the award-winning Heritage Heroes gourmet collection from Nederburg Wines, while telling the story behind this wine—a tribute to Ilse Graue, the wife of Johann Graue, Nederburg’s Brew Master, who played a crucial role in nurturing the Teutonic family and enhancing Nederburg’s prestige. We targeted various media platforms, including print, digital, and influencers, while also coordinating media invitations for a series of wine events and dinners in Singapore and China, which featured prominent media and influencers. Additionally, we facilitated pitches for The Beautiful Lady and secured interviews with Razvan Macici, Nederburg’s cellarmaster, for media in Singapore and China.
Results
The Beautiful Lady garnered extensive media attention across English-language outlets in Singapore, such as August Man, 93.8 LIVE, epicure, L’Officiel, BITES, and Blissful Brides, as well as in China through publications like WINE, Food & Wine, Zhongshan Daily, Xin Qiao Bao, CHIC Elegance, Reluxe, and World Traveller.