Back at the family estate, in a stunning valley surrounded by mountains, Mr Jonker sniffed and then sipped a sample of the Methode Cap Classique sparklingwhitewine that is still fermenting.
Although the winery produces fine white Chardonnay table wines, sparklingwine is the specialty here, and during vintage time (February-March) visitors can watch 12 tons of grapes pressed each day in a traditional champagne press.