Stellenbosch · Since 1692
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Our People · Rooted in the land
The people who
hold us up.
Many hands. Many stories. Generations of belonging.
Belonging
A family estate built by more than one family.
The story of Stellenrust has never belonged to one family alone. For generations, the people who work this land have shaped its character, cared for its vines and helped build what Stellenrust is today.
Their knowledge, dedication and traditions are woven into every harvest. We believe that true heritage is not simply what we inherit, but what we share: a shared sense of pride, opportunity and belonging that grows stronger with each generation.
2006 · A vision shared
Seventy-two families. A stake in the land. A share in the future.
George van der Westhuizen believed that the people who helped build Stellenrust should also share in its future. In 2006 that belief became reality when 72 farm-worker families gained a shareholding in 100 hectares of land. It was a pioneering step towards shared ownership, opportunity and a more secure future for generations to come.
Two decades later, this legacy remains at the heart of Stellenrust. Alongside our commitment to Fairtrade, it reflects a simple belief: the true measure of a family estate lies not only in what it preserves, but in what it shares.
Our people
Different families. Shared roots. One story.
Stellenrust has been shaped by generations of people whose lives are intertwined with this land. People who have grown alongside us, nurtured our vineyards and helped turn a family farm into a shared legacy. Their stories are inseparable from our own, and their future is part of ours.
Beyond the vineyard
A place to learn, play and grow.
Our commitment to our people extends well beyond the vineyards. From a crèche for the youngest members of our community to soccer facilities and support for our netball team, Stellenrust believes in creating opportunities both on and off the farm.
Through Fairtrade Premium funds, we also support education, helping families with school fees and opening doors to secondary and tertiary studies. Sometimes the most meaningful things we grow have nothing to do with grapes.
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