Q: Who played a vital role for you to become a well-rounded winemaker and why?
A: Numerous people in the wine industry played a vital role. Loftie Ellis, Francois Naude and Jan-Boland Coetzee, to name a few. They taught me patience and to believe in the vineyard.
Q: What makes this wine special?
A: The wine is light in colour, refreshing, dry but not bone dry.
Q: What do you think is the most important thing to keep in mind when making Rosé?
A: You need to pick the grapes at the right time and keep the wine light and tight.
Q: What cellar practices do you use that brings out the best in your Rosé?
A: I give the grapes a short skin-contact time, and basically approach the process as I would a white wine.