L'Ré Hughes was born and bred in Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
A love of biology, chemistry and the outdoors led her to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Viticulture and Oenology) at the University of Stellenbosch.
After working various harvests in California, Australia and France, she returned to her home terroir to take up several posts at leading vineyards. L’Ré also went on to attain an MSc in Wine Business at the Groupe École Supérieure de Commerce de Dijon in Burgundy, France, cum laude, before joining the team at Stellenzicht Vineyards.
L'Ré, has an abiding respect for nature. Combined with her intimate knowledge of terroir, this respect ensures the fine balance in every bottle of Stellenzicht wine.