Major equity in Wellington farm Diemersfontein and its operating companies has been sold. David and Susan Sonnenberg, who established a successful wine business on what was previously a family retreat in 2000, have sold to Esjen (Pty) Ltd, owned by Mssrs De Beer and Botha. Botha, a businessman based in Somerset West, has a background in banking and wine business while De Beer, based in Stellenbosch, has worked in many business areas and is today principally involved in property development. The new investors will retain the existing management team and staff, David Sonnenberg remaining as an active director of the company.
New from Wellington property Diemersfontein is a Chenin Blanc from a certified heritage block planted in 1986 by Richard Sonnenberg, father of current owner David. As for the name, it...
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