In keeping with his enlightened employment policies, Stephan du Toit, some four years ago, started up Blouvlei Wyne. Through this enterprise the employees of Mont du Toit have a direct proprietary interest in the production and sale of wines. Blouvlei produces a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, a Sauvignon Blanc and a dry Rosé. Its wines are aimed at everyday drinking. The wines are sold locally and are also exported.

Stephan says: "It's about sharing. I wanted to involve the workers on the farm and in the cellar, improve their life prospects and give them and interest in the business. All of the workers are shareholders in the company.

I wanted to include all of the workers, regardless of their colour."

The red grapes come mostly from the Mont du Toit farm, and the red wines are made in Mont du Toit's cellar. Although the wines are made by the same "hand-crafted" method as Mont du Toit's top quality red blends, Blouvlei's wines are made to be drunk earlier.

As Mont du Toit has only red varietals planted across its 28 hectares, the Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes sourced in the Paarl wine of origin area.

Blouvlei is supported technically, financially and managerially by Mont du Toit.