Our Heroes

Established in 1981, Suiderland Plase is a family-owned producer, packer and exporter of quality fresh produce. Environmental sustainability is at the heart of our operations. We work with our growers to protect soil, conserve water, preserve biodiversity and reduce our carbon footprint through renewable energy and responsible farming practices.

Nestled on the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, L’Avenir Wine Estate is a renowned South African wine producer with a history dating back to the late 1600s. The estate, whose name translates to “The Future” in French, has built an international reputation for producing exceptional Pinotage and Chenin Blanc wines that express the unique character of Stellenbosch. L’Avenir forms part of the AdVini Group, one of France’s leading wine companies.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the historic L’Ormarins farm in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, the farm was taken over by his brother, Johann Rupert, in 2003, who established a state-of-the-art winemaking facility with a focus on terroir-specific wines. Today, the portfolio includes renowned ranges such as Anthonij Rupert, Cape of Good Hope, Protea and L’Ormarins. The winery is also committed to sustainability and preserving the natural beauty of the Franschhoek Valley through renewable energy, water conservation and responsible waste management practices.

Situated on Welmoed, one of the first proclaimed farms in the Stellenbosch district, dating back to 1690, Stellenbosch Vineyards is a leading wine producer and exporter, passionate about wine and proud of our rich heritage. Sustainability is central to our long-term business strategy. We believe producing exceptional wines goes hand in hand with protecting the environment, supporting our employees, and ensuring responsible governance. Our environmental initiatives focus on reducing our carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, conserving water, and minimising waste.

GlenWood is located in the Robertsvlei Valley, near the village of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. The farm is surrounded by indigenous fynbos as part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and is frequented by a diverse range of fauna, including duiker, baboons, birdlife and, occasionally, leopards. In addition to its wine production, GlenWood also produces small quantities of proteas, including the Blushing Bride, which is endemic to the Robertsvlei Valley. GlenWood has always been passionate about preserving this natural environment through sustainable farming and cellar practices and has been awarded the coveted WWF Conservation Champion status.

Wellington Wines’ history dates back to 1906, 1907 and 1941 when Wellington Co-operative Winery, Bovlei Co-operative and Wamakersvalley Wines were founded respectively. These three wine giants, with years of knowledge and passion, joined forces in recent years to form Wellington Wines. Their 56 member farmers across Wellington and neighbouring areas ensure only the best grapes are grown and hand-selected for their exceptional quality. Wellington Wines is a wine producer of outstanding characteristics, implementing innovative methods to ensure the region is experienced with every sip.