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The better half

People, Tourism

Jeanine Craven is the other half of the Craven Wines partnership – the better half, if her husband, Mick, is to be believed.

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Lessons from a kelp forest

Business

Kelpak is a global company specialising in seaweed-based biostimulants. Established in 1978, the company harvests indigenous Ecklonia maxima kelp from the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the organisation exports agricultural solutions worldwide from its Cape Town facility.

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The people behind the wines

Tourism

People rarely remember every wine they ever tasted, but they vividly recall the conversation with the winemaker – the story behind a beloved family brand, the enthusiasm as they describe their soils and vineyards, or the sadness as they recount past losses. The South African Wine Train encourages…

Erin de Vigne

Ireland of the vine

People

On the Karwyderskraal Road near Botrivier, wine is being made with a single purpose: to conserve the critically endangered Renosterveld that surrounds its vineyards.

Happiness

Happiness is . . .

Tourism

St Helena Bay isn’t known for its vineyards. But what makes Don Loubser’s little West Coast vineyard so special is not so much the place as the heart behind it.

Glen

Patron of the arts

Tourism

Over the past 20 years, contemporary art has maintained a strong presence at Glen Carlou.

Wesley

The soil whisperer

People

Wesley Soule developed a love for the soil as a kid while tending a vegetable garden with his dad. His interest sparked a passion for regenerative farming.

Stephanie

Always happy, never satisfied

People

Stephanie Joubert excelled as a student and went on to complete a master’s degree at the prestigious Burgundy School of Business. Now she specialises in marketing South Africa’s top wines.

Dayton

The great entertainer

People

As a veteran SANParks junior ranger and scout, Dayton Charles always knew he wasn’t destined for an office job. Now he loves getting his hands dirty in the cellar.