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Generations in the same vineyard
www.wosawineworkshops.com www.wosa.co.za
Established: 1710
Location: Tulbagh (Western Cape)
Production of Cap Classique: 500,000 bottles
Varietals used: Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
Region of Grapes: Tulbagh (Western Cape)
Styles Produced: Vintage Brut, Vintage Reserve, Vintage Rosé & Prestige Cuvee
Twee Jonge Gezellen has been in the Krone family since 1710. Each generation passes on the knowledge and winemaking skills learnt
over their lifetimes to create 300 years of winemaking history.
The House of KRONE Method Cap Classique Range
our stars come out at night…
Faith, Hope & Love
HeritageHandcrafted wines made with the experience, knowledge
and passion of eight generations
Lelienfontein was issued as a free hold to French Huguenot Philip De RoyanHermanus Bosman arrive as the first Bosman in South Africa to render medical, religious and law services as “skieketrooster” to Drakenstein community
First vines grafted at LelienfonteinLast vintage in the old Lelienfontein cellarFirst vintage in new Lelienfontein cellar
1707 1888 1956 20071699
LelienfonteinOupa Jan and Ouma Anna Bosman
Lelienfontein“Lang Kootjie” (Long bed) Malan
LelienfonteinEmployee in 1950s
LelienfonteinReady for the day’s work
LelienfonteinGrafting vines at Lellienfontein in the 1960s
From vine to wineLELIENFONTEIN VINE NURSERY | The most successful vine nurseries in family ownership
in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Generations’ worth of knowledge & experience• Excellent site selection
• Access to wide range of plant material and cultivars
Wellington
SOILGranite from Green Mountain
QUALITY STANDARDSWellington pro-active in setting standards
WATERClear mountain water
CLIMATE Long growing seasonWarm soil in spring
“The cradle of the South African Wine Industry”
De Bos, Hemel-en-AardeVineyard Garden at De Bos, Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus
De Bos, Hemel-en-AardeSustainable high-density plantings
De Bos, Hemel-en-AardeStrong focus on bio-diversity and sustainability of the environment
RespectSUSTAINABILITY | We strive to preserve
our picturesque wine growing region for generations to come through the following efforts:
Fair Trade
Biodiversity Wine Initiative
Plant Improvement Board (South Africa)
Spekboom Plantation
Hope
ADAMA | Many vineyard workers, as descendants of Adam Appollis (“Adama”),
now celebrate a well earned share in the cellar and vineyards.
BEE
ADAMA WORKERS TRUST | In one of the biggest (430ha of prime vineyard land) land reform transaction
of its kind to date, 260 farm workers received a share in the vineyards in 2008.
Potential
SOCIAL RESPONCIBILITY | Investing in the lives of families working on the farm
through youth programs, community initiatives, scholarships, bursaries, training courses and retirement care
Steel band Adama RetirementHome
Training Courses
Thank you
FOUR GENERATIONS OF VAN VELDENSAT
1905 - today
Abraham van Velden 1905 - 1945
David van Velden 1945 - 1973
Port has been made at Overgaauw since the 1950’s
Braam van Velden 1973 – 2003 …
since 1979
David van Velden2003 -
2007 Merlot harvest - 25 years later Klaas Krediet & Lodewyk Lodewyk.
FOUR GENERATIONS OF VAN VELDENSAT
1905 - today