South Africans Susan and John Colley bought the farm in 2003. Keeping true to the history of Lievland the Colleys' have devoted much of their energy to the vineyards. Pulling up numerous hectares for replanting and preparing the remainder for organic and biodynamic wine farming, they have positioned Lievland to remain a top wine producer in the years to come.
The cellars continue to be upgraded with improved pumps, wine presses, and new French oak barrels. And the tasting room itself—long in desperate need of renovation—has new lighting, furniture, and a revolving collection of contemporary art gracing the walls. A long central table replaces the bar, fostering a family-style atmosphere.
The estate annually produces approximately 3500 12 bottle cases.
Lievland boasts one of the few underground maturation and storage cellars in the Cape. The cellar, with a surface area of 744m2. It was excavated and shaped in a lower slope of the Simonsberg, near the estate's pressing cellar. Besides the advantage of a constant low temperature throughout the year, the cellar was built underground to preserve the historic farmyard. The depth varies from between 3.5 m and 9.6m.
It has room for 700 small barrels, 170 000 bottles and approximately 20 000 cases. The capacity of the Lievland cellar is 300 tonnes. The cellar also houses Lievland's private vinoteque with room for 9 000 bottles.
Wine Tasting Room
Open Tuesday though Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
