Previously known as Laibach, the Simonsberg estate that was purchased by neighbouring Kanonkop in April 2022, is now known as Ladybird Vineyards.
Ladybird Vineyards 36ha of organic vineyards include Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Current vintages will still be offered under the Laibach identity, but from 2023 the range will fall entirely under the labels of Ladybird Vineyards.
The estates philosophy is to use viticulture methods to manage their vineyards that enhances the ecological balance of the vineyards natural cycle, as well as integrating the different parts of viticulture into an ecological whole.
Laibach Vineyards was sold to current owners, Johann & Paul Krige of neighbouring Kanonkop Wine Estate in April 2022.
According to Johann Krige, co-owner of Kanonkop Estate and Ladybird Vineyards, the acquisition of Laibach allowed for the creation of a new brand to herald in the next phase of this venerable Simonsberg property.
This is a name strong enough to carry our new estate’s entire identity in a visible brand with which consumers can relate, especially as it carries the farm’s ethos of organic and sustainable farming.”
