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About Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards

Situated at the Southern-most tip of the Swartland, South Africa, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards is a 7th generation family-owned farm, owned by the Dreyer family. Leeuwenkuil has over 1200 hectares under vine. Through intense focus on premium vineyard production, and the finest vinification technology, Leeuwenkuil crafts intriguingly honest, terroir-driven Chenin Blanc and Syrah, in a restrained style that is true to the character of the region.

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Leeuwenkuil family vineyards a Carbon Hero

We have been measuring many things for years, but by using the Confronting Climate Change carbon calculator we now get results that are accurate and efficient that we are able to use to set objectives and monitor trends – Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards

Leeuwenkuil's Sustainability Initiatives

Solar Energy

Leeuwenkuil has solar panels installed, which currently contributes to about 20 % of their energy. The cellar equipment: 90% of wine pumps,the air compressors, presses and cooling towers, start up with VSD Technology, and the presses make use of AI technology.

Fuel Wise

Leeuwenkuil makes use of an app to manage their drivers and thereby limit unnecessary driving.

Water Wise

All cellar staff are issued with a water saver. Awareness training on water use, energy use and recycling is undergone as part of induction training.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Leeuwenkuil has a waste management procedure in place. The farm recycles glass, paper and plastic, and has contracts with service providers to take stems and skins of grapes to a compost producer.

Reports, Certificates and/or Case Studies

Carbon footprint certificate

Sustainability - Carbon Heroes - Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards - Carbon Footprint - Blue North
Sustainability - Carbon Heroes - Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards - Carbon Footprint - Blue North
Sustainability - Carbon Heroes - Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards - Carbon Footprint - Blue North

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Through this digital recognition platform, we celebrate the Carbon Heroes taking part in the Confronting Climate Change (CCC) Initiative for their considerable effort in calculating and understanding their carbon emissions.

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