Harpers reports that severe flooding has hit vineyards along South Africa’s Breede River, with Robertson Wine Valley producers including Springfield Estate, Bonnievale Wines, Bon Courage Estate and Van Loveren Family Vineyards reporting damage. Springfield said 90 of its 220 hectares were submerged by Monday evening, while Van Loveren reported two metres of water through its winery, damage to homes and equipment, and 1.3 million bottles of stock affected. Producers in the area are encouraging people to buy their wines to support rebuilding efforts.