The Vineyard Connection
is a leader in the field of wine logistics and the brainchild of husband and wife team, Johan Rademan and Lara Philp. Over the past 14 years we have served the wine industry with pride and commitment and have grown into being one of the leading wine export companies in South Africa, specializing in the secure and efficient freight of South African wine to all corners of the globe.

We are
the logistical partner to over 350 wine estates, farms, cellars, retailers as well as the preferred service provider for The Cape Winemakers Guild for over 6 years.

Our Mission is to safely deliver wine, world wide, in a timely manner, whilst providing the most professional service possible. With regular exports to all corners of the world such as Europe, China, Maldives, USA, Africa and even Bermuda, we are one of the leading exporters of Top South African labels to fine wine collectors the world over.

As the leaders in the field of Wine Logistics, we currently offer various delivery options to destination all around the world.  From local, domestic deliveries in South Africa, to airfreight of smaller consignments or shipping of pallet loads to a number of ports all over the world, we promise to fulfil any wine logistical needs in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Please consult our various delivery options as outlined below for the quickest and safest way of freighting wines to your part of the world or call us on 021 8844 360.

 


 

TIMELY, EFFICIENT and PROFESSIONAL Distribution and Logistics Partners!

 

Freight infoBox

 

 

Delivered to

Approx.
Transit
Time

Duty, tax,
handling in
destination
country

Summary                             Important
Information
Surface Mail

Nearest Post Office

8-16 weeks Excluded  An economical option for small consignments with no time deadline. Every 12 btls sent as separate consignment.  Ensure that address details are complete. Postal Code very important 
Door to Airport

Nearest customs Airport
Choose Airport from
Airport list only


6-18 days
 

Excluded 

Recommended for larger consignments and if recipient lives close to a customs airport.
No more than 24btls to USA without importers permit. See USA problem states

Select an airport from the airport list only 

Budget -  Door to Door

 

Door of the recipient

12-18 days  All charges are included

A perfect gift service option, with all clearance and delivery taken care of.

Available to 10 European & Scandinavian countries

Supply full address details and telephone numbers 
 

Courier -  Door to Door

 

Door of the recipient  Europe:
3-6 days
Asia & USA
10-18 days
Excluded 

Used for time-sensitive shipments & areas where the Budget option is not available.

Without importers permit, max. 24btls to permitted states in USA. Faster delivery options available, please contact us for details.

Specify requested delivery date if required. 
 

Shipping

 

 

The Port or Depot

 

4 to 6 weeks

Excluded  The cargo is palletised and shrink-wrapped in a container. Only becomes viable from 20 cases and more.  Call for exact quotations. 
Local

 

Door of the recipient  Main Centres
4-6 days
Outlying
4-10 days

N/A

Countrywide deliveries to the door. All wines are repacked to prevent breakages and ensure safe delivery  Specify requested delivery date if required