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Plus, the design by Van Bijon and Visser Archi-
tects is an ideal showcase, inside and out, for the
Ferrerias’ dynamic, often provocative, collection
of South African art. At the winery entrance,
Marco Cianfanelli’s laser-cut stainless steel grape
vines - their cordons sprouting oenology terms -
sets the stage for art displayed inside. Prints, fiber
art, sculptures, handwoven baskets, paintings and
more catch the eye throughout the building, even
down the hallway to the loo.
General manager Karl Lambour guesstimates
more than 500 artworks are on site, including
dozens around the estate that he pointed out as
we drove to viewpoints above the steep vine-
yards. One unforgettable work sits in a grassy cir-
cle outside the Ferrerias’ tree-sheltered home.
Created on site of granite and stainless steel is
Angus Taylor’s massive sculpture of “Dionysus.”
The Greek god couldn’t be more at home on this
land that pays great homage to his realms of wine
and good times.

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