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Welcome to Lourensford Wine Estate, the jewel of the Winelands

Founded in 1700, a proud history joins with a dynamic new vision to create a leader among South African wine producers. Utilising unique technology and reaping the benefits of global expertise and optimal terroir, the wines of Lourensford are becoming well-recognised icons of true style and sophistication.
 

Lourensford is planting Proteas
26 June 2012  by Lourensford Wine Estate
Lourensford is in the process of planting 10 hectares of proteas.
We have started with Leucospermum Succession (pincushion) of which we will be planting 2.5 ha. Careful soil preparation has been done, as well as ridges, ridging (as proteas need well drained soils) and the ridges have been covered with weedmats in order to minimise the competition of weeds. Irrigation has been installed so every plant can have its own water supply.
 
We have also started on the planting of Protea cynaroides, Madiba. Named after our State President Nelson Mandela.
 
Still to be planted in the next month or two is Sharonette, Sylvia, Susara and Waratha whose plant material has been imported from Portugal.
 
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