We’ll be honest with you.
We run a very tight operation here on the farm. Strong leadership, clear roles, excellent instincts… it all runs exactly as it should.
But, and this is important, there are a few hoomans who make sure everything actually gets done.
Three, in particular.
Sam Speaking
Let’s start with Vlok.
From my side, Vlok is the kind of hooman you don’t have to watch… because he’s already seen everything before you have.
He’s been working vines his whole life. Properly working them. The kind of knowledge that doesn’t come from books or short courses, it comes from years of walking rows, noticing changes, and acting fast.
He arrives an hour early. Every day.
Says he just loves being in the vines.
We believe him.
By the time the rest of the farm is waking up, Vlok is already moving through the rows. Checking, observing, adjusting. The first sign of mildew? He’s on it. Vines need tipping? Done before anyone else has even thought about it.
Steady. Focused. Always on a mission.
A proper vinesman.
Did you know?
Early detection is everything in a vineyard. Spotting issues like mildew early (before they spread) can be the difference between saving a crop and losing it — which is why experienced vinesmen like Vlok are so valuable.
Enzo Speaking
Now, if you want to understand a farm, you need to understand Jan.
Jan has been here for over 30 years.
Thirty.
He knows where every pipe is buried, every valve is hidden, and exactly how the water moves across this land. If something isn’t working, Jan already knows why, and usually how to fix it before anyone else even notices there’s a problem. He can also tell you when a pump is about to fail… just by listening to it.
And then there’s his connection with Sam.
From the time Sam was just a pup, Jan has been teaching her, walking the vineyard together, showing her how to read the vines, how to manage the land, how to pay attention.
You can see it when they move through the rows together. There’s an understanding there. No big instructions. Just quiet, shared knowledge.
Jan doesn’t say much.
He doesn’t need to.
Quiet. Determined. Always helpful.
The kind of person every farm depends on.
Did you know?
Irrigation systems are the lifeline of a farm. Knowing exactly where pipes and valves are, like Jan does, helps manage water efficiently and respond quickly when something goes wrong.
Ziggy Speaking
And then there’s Gilton.
The newest member of the team, but don’t let that fool you.
He came in with his own set of skills, and he’s made himself right at home.
He works in the vines when needed, but where he really shines is in the gardens, especially the vegetable garden. That’s his domain.
Gilton has a thing for growing things.
Shoots, seeds, cuttings… if it can be planted, he’s already got it going. There are always grow bags, dozens of them, with something new sprouting, something taking root, something preparing for its next place on the farm.
You’ll see him moving between them, checking, adjusting, watering.
Quietly building something.
And slowly, those small efforts turn into something bigger, into the gardens that make this place feel alive.
Did you know?
Plants can be grown from more than just seeds. Cuttings and shoots can be propagated to create entirely new plants, which is how Gilton steadily builds and expands the farm’s gardens. After all, Ziggy needs to be surrounded by beauty.
So yes, we run a tight operation.
But behind the harvest, behind the vines, behind the rhythm of the farm…
It’s these three who keep things moving.
Vlok, who sees everything.
Jan, who knows everything.
Gilton, who grows everything.
We just make sure they stay on track.
– Sam, Ziggy & Enzo
