Elizma Visser of Olifantsberg Family Vineyards has the unique honour as being the first woman to be named, in 2021, as Tim Atkin's Young Winemaker of the Year. With her in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Breedekloof Valley, she has been winemaker at Olifantsberg since 2015. She creates premium wines using sustainable methods such as expert pruning, solar power and underground water measuring probes. Prior to working in the Breedekloof, Elizma gained harvest experience in France, Italy, Stellenbosch and Wolseley with a particular focus on organic and bio-dynamic winemaking practices.