Black Oystercatcher
Who We Are
Black Oystercatcher is a range of sought after boutique wines from the coastal Agulhas district and Elim wine ward in South Africa. This ward, the newest of the maritime vine-yards, is one of the most closely watched wine producing regions in the world, situated on the southern coastal lowlands, adjacent to the small missionary village of Elim on the southernmost tip of Africa. The prevailing, cool summer winds ensure a very cool ripening climate, perfect for crisp and mineral White wine styles with a tropical fruit flavour and red varietals that produce elegant, fruity red wines.
Black Oystercatcher wine, a rare gem of the region, is aptly named after the endangered ocean birds that thrive along the coastline. Birds that, like the Human family who have farmed here for generations, live long lives, have an incredible sense of family, are passionate and protective of their precious habitat, and cherish life. The Humans, unlike their feathered friends, also cherish fine South African wine.
Services / Products We Offer
Restaurant & Function venue
Experience the magic, romance & tranquillity at Black Oystercatcher's wine tasting, restaurant and function venue. Eternalise your dream wedding, special occasion, party or conference at the home of black oystercatcher. Simply enjoy lunch made from only the best ingredients out of our own garden, always complimenting our fine wines and countryside hospitality, alongside the pool with its breathtaking views.
Wines
Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc
Black Oystercatcher White Pearl (Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc slightly wooded)
Black Oystercatcher Rose
Black Oystercatcher Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Black Oystercatcher Triton (Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Shiraz)
| Contact Details |
| Moddervlei Farm |
| Bredasdorp |
| Cape Town |
| +27 (0)28 482 1618 |
Decanter commissioned Mr Christian Eedes to review Elim's distinctive grape varieties, and he rated the Black Oystercatcher 2008 White Pearl as a 4 star highly recommended wine. June 2011 issue.
IPW - The Integrated Production of Wine Scheme
BWI - Biodiversity & Wine Initiative
WIETA - Agricultural ethical trade initiative (SA)
Black Oystercatcher Wines & Conservation
Dirk Human, owner and winemaker of Black Oystercatcher Wines is one of the founding members of the Nuwerjaars Wetland SMA.
The 22 owners of the properties that collectively form the core of the Nuwejaars Wetland ecosystem during 2003 resolved to establish a Special Management Area (SMA) over their collective properties spanning 44 000 ha that would serve as a unique integrated land use management system based upon the principles of holistic and integrated planning and public-private community partnership.
The Nuwejaars Wetland SMA is defined as ‘an area of excellence and good practice', where the ethos of sustainable development is served in practice. It is further described as a cadastral geographical unit, which is formally recognised and managed as an area where environmental sustainability is promoted in practice and in accordance with international standards for environmental sustainability. An application for Environmental Protective Status was submitted to the Minister during April 2010.
Ultimate Vision to....
Create a sustainable ecology, which ensures the protection of the Nuwejaars
Wetland Ecosystem, enhances the heritage and culture of the sub-region, generates benefit for all stakeholders, helps meet social and environmental requirements, and encourages community lifestyles compatible with environmental sustainability.
For further information please link to the official SMA webpage: www.nuwejaars.com
Re-introducing Game to the SMA
To date 120 km of game fence has gone up making it possible for the first of the Bonte Buck to be accommodated, and in June 2010 after an absence of 350 years, 15 disease free Cape Buffalo was re-introduced into the SMA.
The following game has already been re-introduced:
Cape Buffalo
Rooi Hartebees
Eland
Hippopotamus
Kwaga from the Kwaga breading programme
Bonte Buck
Spring Buck
Please link to the official SMA webpage for available game tours: www.nuwejaars.com
Exempted as a Micro Organisation.
Press Room
Elim Wine Farms Lead in Unique Green Venture
17 Nov 2011
A group of landowners and communities in the Overberg in South Africa are behind the first dedicated integrated land management strategy of its kind in the world. Through the venture, known as the Nuwejaars Wetland Special Management Area (NWSMA), 25 landowners are collectively managing their land for conservation, while promoting sustainable agriculture. And the Elim Wine Ward - the newest wine ward in South Africa - is a member of this pioneering venture.
