Connecting Cultures, Creating Bonds
Bridging Canada and South Africa through trade.
Our Story
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Chanel Stynder Founder & President
Highly Recommend!
At NoEsperto, our mission is to celebrate South Africa’s rich wine heritage by building bridges to international markets, with a special focus on Canada. Founded by Chanel Stynder, a South African native with over 20 years of experience in the service industry and restaurant world, we are deeply rooted in wine culture and driven by a passion to share the unique stories behind every bottle.
Outstanding Experience
We are proud to collaborate with our sister company in Canada, ToBraai, to bring boutique South African wines to discerning Canadian consumers. ToBraai specializes in showcasing the vibrant flavors and craftsmanship of South African winemakers, creating a seamless partnership that elevates the presence of these exceptional wines in the Canadian market.
Exceptional Service and Quality
Our focus lies in working with small, independent producers from South Africa’s renowned wine regions who often face challenges in breaking into international markets. By leveraging Chanel’s extensive network and profound understanding of both South Africa’s wine industry and Canada’s growing wine appreciation, we curate a portfolio that reflects authenticity, quality, and passion.
A Game Changer for Trade
At NoEsperto, we believe in championing the underrepresented. Through our collaboration with ToBraai, we are committed to telling the stories of South Africa’s vineyards and sharing them with wine lovers across the globe.
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We are a female founded, South African Company, working to uplift while providing bespoke services!
Globally, women are underrepresented in trade-related industries, including import-export. According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), women-owned businesses account for only about 15% of exporting firms worldwide. Challenges include limited access to financing, networks, and market information. Systemic barriers often limit People of Color, particularly Black South Africans their participation in international markets both as company owners and as traders.
Connecting Canada and South Africa.
We specialize in import-export services that bridge cultures, bringing together new friends and old trading partners!
2 Billion (usd)
Wine Imports
In the fiscal year 2022/2023, imported wine accounted for the majority of wine sales in Canada, with approximately 74.3% of red wine and over 60% of white wine sold being imported
900 M+
Wine in South Africa
South Africa produces approximately 933.8 million liters of wine annually, as of 2023. This includes a variety of wine types, with 83.9% of the harvest dedicated to wine production, while the rest is used for brandy, distilling wine, and grape juice
South Africa ranks seventh globally in wine production, contributing 3.9% of the world’s total wine output.
6 M+ Litres
Global Reach
In 2023, Ontario imported approximately 1.95 billion CAD worth of wine from global markets.
Of this, South African wine accounted for around 6.5 million liters, which represents a small but notable share of the total imports.