Sad passing of Esmé Truter

Friday, 31 January, 2014
Judy Brower
The wine industry is saddened to hear of the death of Beyers Truter's wife, Esmé.
'She was the wind in his sails..'   is how she has been described.

According to an article in Die Burger, Esme was in her garden on Tuesday afternoon when she collapsed and was rushed to Stellenbosch Mediclinic, but sadly it was too late.

Beyers has lauded her as his inspiration to buy the farm, Beyerskloof, and in a statement released by RianTruter, Beyers' brother, Beye he has also said the her favourite pasttime was to spend time with her grandchildren.

Esmé is survived by her husband Beyers, their son Anri and daughter Corné. A service will be held on Sunday, 1 Feb in the NG Church - Stellenbosch north at 11am.

Our sincere condolences from wine.co.za to Beyers and his family.