Wine producer, Dirk Human, is the owner, winemaker and

viticulturist of the Black Oystercatcher boutique wines. The

Human Family has farmed successfully on the Moddervlei farm, where

the Black Oystercatcher winery and restaurant are housed, for

generations. The farm is situated between the small towns of Elim,

Bredasdorp and Agulhas, in the Overberg region in South Africa.

In 1998, Dirk and his family decided to live their dream - by planting

vineyards on the property. Dirk's knowledge of the land with its sand

plains, wetlands, extensive limestone and calcareous dunes enabled him

to select the perfect location for the Black Oystercatcher's vineyards. In

so doing, Dirk became one of the pioneers to establish vineyards in the

maritime ward of Elim.