“It has always been my goal and my whole principle of the wines we put forth in the Cape Winemakers Guild in the past to have a very strong presence of the Banhoek, showcasing the Banhoek, showcasing what we really do well in this young, up-and-coming ward of Stellenbosch.”
As a respected and accomplished South African winemaker, Morné is relentless in his pursuit of quality. His expert hand and knowledge of viniculture is responsible for the creation of fine vintages with skills that translate across his wine portfolio. Morné has a bold, but honest winemaking vision: to keep the integrity of the superlative grapes without over manipulation. Using authentic winemaking methods, he captures the essence of the terroir in every bottle.
He began his career as an assistant winemaker in Stellenbosch before venturing on five years of travel to France, Germany and England to develop his international palate, skills and style. He widened his experience with New World wines in New Zealand and continues to harness his expertise to create elegant South African wines from the unique Delaire Graff terroir and from fruit meticulously sourced from selected vineyards.