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LIZELLE GERBER, CELLARMASTER AT ORG DE RAC<br />
JOHAN GERBER, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT ORG DE RAC<br />
ALEC VINCENT, VITICULTURIST AT ORG DE RAC<br />
Leeuwenkuil’s repertoire includes Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and bush vine Pinotage.”<br />
According to Kara, the Leeuwenkuil Reserve Range consistently excels, the white earning<br />
five stars in the Diner’s Club Platter’s Wine Guide 2024.<br />
Reflecting on the Swartland Revolution, Kara notes a shift towards a cohesive Swartland<br />
where innovation and passion to stay true to the character of the Swartland region,<br />
propels the whole region forward.<br />
“Today, there is cross-pollination, and it helps consumers understand the Swartland<br />
better. We are now in the best and strongest position ever,” she remarks.<br />
Tailor-made equipment, including AI technology, ensures precision and consistent<br />
quality throughout winemaking. So, in weaving together tradition and innovation,<br />
Leeuwenkuil continues to push boundaries and tell their story of bravery and excellence.<br />
ORG DE RAC: PIONEERING ORGANIC EXCELLENCE<br />
While Org de Rac may boast a shorter history than some, having been established in<br />
2000, owner Nico Bacon, hailing from the fish industry, was a true pioneer of organic<br />
farming, explains Johan Gerber, one of the directors for Org de Rac.<br />
“He was an absolute visionary to start farming organically, and this was the best site to<br />
do so, surrounded by wheatlands.”<br />
Situated on the northern border of the Swartland, Org de Rac capitalizes on its unique<br />
location, benefiting from cooler south-facing slopes and oceanic influences from the<br />
nearby coast, 45 kilometres away. This favourable environment allows for organic farming<br />
46 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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