 Since the development of this wine farm, all livestock has been withdrawn from the veld. The conservation area (2888ha) existing of two farms; Bergwater and Baviaanskloof, borders on the Swartberg Nature Reserve in the south and unto rugged, mountainous areas not suitable for livestock, in the north. Most of the natural area is in good condition, with most of the northern part of the farm, consisting of Prince Albert Succulent Karoo and some North Swartberg Sandstone Fynbos, where the farm borders onto the reserve. On the lower foothills some Swartberg Shale Renosterveld can still be found. The unique situation of the vineyards as well as the high quality of the irrigation water help to create excellent wines with a distinct taste. In this arid part of the country, alien vegetation is not much of a problem and the few Poplars growing near the seasonal stream are well controlled. With the vineyards surrounded by vast stretches of natural veld, Kudu and Duiker cause some damage to the vines, but only 'environmentally-friendly' methods will be used to deter these animals. The owners of Bergwater want to keep this beautiful land as natural as possible and want to share this karoo experience with visitors to the cellar. An interpretive trail, to give visitors an experience of the unique vegetation of this area, is planned. | |
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| Bergwater Vineyards (PTY) Ltd Address: p.o. Box 40 Place: Prince Albert |
Zip code: 6930 Country: South Africa |
Office: 27 23 541 1703 Fax: + 27 23 541 1081 |
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