Find South African wine industry contacts

Jamie Williams

White-Winemaker

+27.218623104

Ask Cape Flats-born Jamie Williams about her biggest challenge to date and the white-winemaker at Nederburg is unequivocal: “travelling internationally, on my own and having to rely on people I’ve never met!”

Bruce Jack

Chief Winemaker

The Drift Estate

I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, the son of a visionary architect and a brilliant musician/writer. We first lived on Surfers’ Corner in Muizenberg, where, in big storms, the waves crashed onto the front windows of our small cottage. My father taught me how to surf when I was about 5 and I’ve been surfing at Muizenberg ever since.

Pierre de Klerk

Cellarmaster

House of Graham Beck

+27.236261514

“Bubbly is a calling, not merely a vocation,” is the mantra of this talented and ardent vintner. “I absolutely love every single step involved in crafting world class Cap Classique – it’s a process that demands your utmost in terms of passion, dedication and creativity. There is no room for error but endless scope for refinement and innovation,” explains Pierre.

Pieter Ferreira

Brand Custodian

House of Graham Beck

023 626 1214

Celebrated Cape Classique Winemaker from Graham Beck, Pieter Ferreira, is a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Imellia Prins

Assistant Red-Winemaker

Nederburg Wines

Steinkopf, Northern Cape, originally established as a mission station in the early 19th century, is a truly tiny town. Just over 7 500 people live in this northernmost region of Namaqualand.

Juan Slabbert

Winemaker - Kumala

Flagstone Wines

Juan Slabbert was born in the small town of Robertson in the heart of the Cape Winelands. He studied Viticulture at Elsenburg Agricultural College and only after his first crush at Graham Beck Wines decided to become a winemaker.

Tamzyn Ehlers

Head Chef - The Tangram Restaurant

Durbanville Hills Wine

+27.215581300

Tamzyn Ehlers, Head chef at Durbanville Hills’ The Tangram Restaurant, has been the driving force behind the restaurant's impressive list of local and international awards and accolades.

Schalk Opperman

Winemaker

Quoin Rock

Schalk Opperman, our craftsman and winemaker at Quoin Rock, uses innovative methods and experimental vision to craft wines that are works of art.

Jacques Viljoen

Cellar Master

Boschendal Estate

Based on his love of nature, Jacques Viljoen, cellarmaster of Boschendal, endeavours to stay true to it. He is an expert in honouring terroir and the natural fruit to produce award-winning vintages.

Tammy Claasen

Winemaker - Red Wine

Durbanville Hills Wine

021 558 1300

Tammy Claasen, head red winemaker at Durbanville Hills, owes her passion for wine to growing up at the foothills of the Helderberg.

David Nieuwoudt

Owner and winemaker

Cederberg Cellar

027 482 2827

Dwarsrivier’s Industrious Innovator David Nieuwoudt is the winemaker at Cederberg and a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild.

Josef Dreyer

Winemaker

Raka Wines

+27.283410676

Josef Dreyer, the winemaker at Raka Wines, grew up on the family farm and took over the winemaking responsibilities in 2007 after studying at Elsenburg.