The Bosman Family have been vine growers in Wellington for eight generations, their proud heritage forming the bedrock from which innovation and sustainability are a natural progression.
The very first Bosman to arrive at the Cape of Good Hope was Hermanus Lambertus Bosman in 1707. He became the “sieketrooster” (caregiver) for the Drakenstein community, starting a tradition of care that has been passed down through the generations. In 2007, 8th generation Petrus Bosman returned to the long-held family dream and released the first wines from their newly renovated 270-year-old cellar.
Bosman Family Vineyards is not only a wine producer. The cellar is part of Bosman Adama, an organization that includes a plant improvement facility. This means that there is sufficient work year-round for everyone on the farm. To keep this momentum, Bosman invests in people and their potential. From extending ownership through a workers’ trust, to spearheading social projects in the farm community.
For every bottle of Bosman Family Fairtrade wine sold, a small additional amount of the selling price, what are called “social premiums” are collected and paid back to the Adama Foundation. This is a communal fund administered by the farm employees, with mentorship by management, to spend as they see fit, to improve the social, economic, and environmental conditions of their own community.
Today, the descendants of Hermanus Bosman are proud custodians of his legacy devoted to responsible, handcrafted winemaking. Bosman Family Vineyards has long been a pioneer in uplifting the local wine industry with its innovative model that weaves environmental and social responsibility into the fabric of the business.