Boland Cellar, De Grendel, Glenwood Vineyards, Hartenberg Family Vineyards, Lomond Wine Estate and PaardenKloof Estate have been acknowledged for their leadership in implementing responsible and sustainable production practices, and for their commitment to regenerative farming practices, such as conserving biodiversity and setting aside land for conservation to protect endangered species.
Other champions have established key wildlife in conservation areas. De Grendel reintroduced eland, bontebok, and red hartebeest, and PaardenKloof Estate brought Nguni cattle home. Hartenberg Family Vineyards is among the new champions integrating grazing animals, sheep and small livestock breeds into their regenerative practices.
Aiming to create fynbos corridors and biodiversity islands on vineyards, Boland Cellar plants indigenous trees and bee-friendly crops such as wild radishes, dandelions and sunflowers between their vines to support bee populations and promote a biodiverse ecosystem. Some of their wines are named after a plant or animal species associated with the vineyard of their origin to convey their passion for biodiversity.