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Founded in 2000, Stellar is a passionate and innovative winery, continually pushing the boundaries of
winemaking whilst keeping ethical, social and environmental principles at the heart of everything
they do. Stellar winery is certified organic and follows these principles in the wine-making. The
vineyards are patrolled as organically as possible assisted by Indian Runner ducks, which act as

natural pest controllers. Stellar is Fair For Life certified and the Stellar Foundation is committed
to improving the life of its vibrant worker community. Owned by the Rossouw family, the winery
has transferred 26% of the shareholding to their workers, forming the 'Stellar Empowerment trust'.

All Stellar wines are vegan and vegetarian friendly.

After studying winemaking at Elsenburg Agricultural
College, Klaas Coetzee joined the Stellar Winery in 2000 Stellar is Organic and Fair For Life Certified.
as a viticulturist. From there, he moved on to experience The Fair For Life mark ensures that
winemaking at Klawer winery and in the Swartland human rights are safeguarded at every
region. stage of production, that workers enjoy fair
working conditions and that smallholder
Klaas re-joined Stellar Winery in 2010 as winemaker and farmers receive a fair share.
production manager. In the time he has been at the  fair working conditions
cellar, he has launched a barrel cellar for Stellar’s first
premium organic wine offerings.  fair trade relationships and prices
 social accountability