The BOWTA recognises excellence in various categories among wineries in each of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network’s member cities and regions. Wesgro, the official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, is the custodian of local membership.
Eben Olderwagen, Environmental Manager at Vergelegen, with Monika Luel, Chief Destination Marketing Officer at Wesgro, and Professor Sanette Ferreira, expert judge in the BOWTA Sustainable Wine Practices category. Picture: Supplied The 323-year-old estate’s environmental initiatives are founded on a 14-year, privately funded alien vegetation clearing project, completed five years ago. This culminated in the promulgation of 1900 hectares as a nature reserve, with the same protection status as the Kruger National Park.
Gladys Jafta, supervisor at Vergelegen’s wine tasting room, with the game drive vehicle used for the estate’s popular guided environmental tours. Picture: Supplied
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