Sixpence

Sixpence was the nickname given to shepherd Daniel Smiles, who looked after the flock of sheep that roamed the farm in the 1950s and 1960s when Stanley Louw was a boy.

Sixpence’s son, Andries, worked on the farm all his life. He retired in 2008 and passed away in 2012. Today, we have third-generation workers on the farm, and all 30 families permanently reside on the estate.

Over time, the farm increased the amount of land under the vine and stopped farming sheep. Vineyards were planted on what had been grazing land, and they have been referred to as Sixpence’s Vineyards ever since.

The Sixpence wines are made from grapes that are mostly sourced from these vines. This wine range is a tribute to not only Sixpence but all the legends that have worked on Opstal.

With third-generation workers on the farm, we are proud to honour those who have become part of the bigger family and have helped make Opstal a success.