Pioneers of Regenerative Viticulture
At Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, we see the effects of a changing climate. For us, the response starts underfoot. We farm in a way that restores soil life rather than depleting it, because the long-term future of
our vineyards, wines, and community depends on it.
In 2024, Hartenberg became the first wine farm in South Africa – and only the third worldwide – to achieve regenerative verification under the Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) framework: a global, scientifically rigorous, outcomes-based verification
Spend a day on the farm
Join us for a leisurely wine tasting in our tranquil courtyard garden, or settle in for a light, seasonal lunch at our Eatery. Take a slow drive up past our grazing cattle, blooming fynbos gardens and rewilded wetlands – we can’t wait to welcome you.
News
Hartenberg Wine Estate Achieves SA’s First Regenerative Viticulture Verification
We are ecstatic to share that Hartenberg has become the first wine farm in South Africa – and only the second in the world – to achieve regenerative verification under the Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) framework. This scientifically rigorous process measures and monitors tangible ecological improvements, making this a significant milestone for both our estate and the local wine industry!
Through innovative regenerative practices, scientific verification, and measurable outcomes, we aim not only to manage our environmental impact but to inspire transformation in agriculture. These methods restore ecosystems, produce exceptional wines, and set a new standard for regenerative viticulture.
