South Africa winemakers on quest for quality and prestige

Stellenbosch, South Africa

LOOKING out at his 50-hectare estate in a valley nestled below the Helderberg mountains, winemaker Ken Forrester beams with pride in his achievements over 20 years in the business.

"We never had a bad year, it's been a consistent grow," said Mr Forrester, who is based in Stellenbosch - the wine region just north of Cape Town.

But like many South African vineyard owners, he is nervous about what the future holds for the industry, facing price pressure and for many an unsustainable return o…