Journey’s End recently become B Corp Certified, making them the first South African vineyard and winery to receive this prestigious global accreditation. This award is testament to their long-standing commitment to crafting exceptional wines while being a force for good across all aspects of the business—social, economic, and environmental.
Founded in 1996 by the Gabb family, Journey’s End is situated in Somerset West, the last Stellenbosch vineyard before the sea. Their philosophy is one of minimal intervention, both in the vineyards and the cellar. With a focus on classic French varietals, they are committed to using natural pesticides and cover crops, wildlife is abundant throughout the vineyards and farm earning them the WWF champion status; from beehives that encourage pollination, to Egyptian runner ducks that eat insects, to Eagle owls that catch rodents.
But Journey's End don't stop there – they were the second winery in the whole of South Africa to become entirely solar powered. Alongside this, they have a deep-running focus on community that goes far beyond their Fairtrade certification; their soup kitchen has provided over a million meals for local village Sir Lowry’s Pass, and they’ve rolled out a ‘Beat the Bully’ programme to local schools, some of which were built by the Journey’s End Foundation.