According to the Wine Spectator  May has brought good to news to South Africa's winemakers. The national government has lifted a ban on wine exports, allowing foreign sales again. What's more, vintners are also permitted to resume wine "manufacturing," meaning bottling, labeling and packaging can begin again, under strict health and safety protocols. Only vineyard work had been allowed since the country enacted strict shutdowns of nonessential activities in March. The response was one of elation. "Hallelujah!" exclaimed Hemel-en-Aarde vintner Chris Alheit. But the erratic changes over the past two months have left many vintners skeptical of the government's regard for their industry. "The more things change, the more they stay the same," said Stellenbosch vintner Ken Forrester. What's more, all domestic sales of alcohol remain illegal.

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