Viticulturist honoured with prestigious 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership: Prof Piet Goussard. The annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event was hosted at Groot Constantia Estate on Thursday February 7, in three parts – the blessing on the harvest; the commemoration of the wine industry’s 360th year of existence; and the honouring of a wine icon or institution with the special 1659 medal of honour for his, her or its contribution to the industry.
The annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event is hosted annually at Groot Constantia Wine Estate in Cape Town, during the wine industry’s birthday month. This is when the wine industry officially recognises individuals and organisations for their exceptional contribution to the industry.
During February every year, South Africa celebrate the most significant event on its wine calendar: celebrating the wine industry’s birthday by commemorating the South African grape wine harvest.