About Us
Our Story
Stellenbosch Vineyards – The Ultimate Pedigree
Situated on the historic Welmoed farm, one of the first proclaimed farms in the Stellenbosch district that dates back to 1690, Stellenbosch Vineyards is a leading wine producer and exporter that’s passionate about wine, committed to our partnerships and proud of our rich heritage.
Internationally celebrated for our exceptional brands and pioneering performance, we work in partnership with our customers to produce innovative, branded and private label products.
Exporting 85% of our products, we service a selection of customers within the FMCG and wine sales sector.
Celebrating our deep heritage, Stellenbosch Vineyards is now entering a new and exciting period in our journey. Our strategic intent and brand promise is reflected in our updated corporate identity and reestablished Stellenbosch Vineyards Collection of Fine Wines.
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Our History
The story of Stellenbosch Vineyards has been driven by the pride, passion and pioneering spirit of our people. From the beginning in 1690 to today, the merging of science, intuition and innovation have steered Stellenbosch Vineyards to the success that we celebrate today.
Our Philosophy
The Stellenbosch Vineyards philosophy is modest and uncomplicated.
The cornerstones of our winemaking philosophy are:
01
Wines of great excellence
We work hand-in-hand with our dedicated viticulturist and elite group of grape growers as we source fruit from the best vineyards to produce wines that are of great excellence..
02
Devotion, passion & craft
Our minimalist approach alongside our devotion, passion and gentle manner in crafting our wines enables the wine and the vineyard to express their true potential.
03
Focussed on quality
A big focus on quality forms part of our winemaking process and so do not release a wine if we do not believe that it meets our stringent quality standards.
We are proud to say that we form part of the top wine valley in South Africa. As such, we take personal pride in every step of the winemaking process to ensure that our wines bear testament to the quality of the area, whilst providing a rewarding experience in every bottle.
Our People
The Executive Team
JG de Villiers
Director
General Manager and CFO
B. Acc, B. Acc (Hons) CA (SA)
E: jgd@stellvine.co.za
JG joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2013 and has 9 years’ work experience. JG has 5 years’ experience in the FMCG industry which was spent in Global Wine and Spirits, and 4 years providing professional services over multiple industries.
Delana Green
Deputy General Manager
Operations Manager
B. Sc Hons Microbiology
E: delanag@stellvine.co.za
Delana joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 1994 and has 23 years’ work experience in the Operational side of the business.
Liande Keet
HR Practitioner
BA Value and Policy Studies, SMDP (USB)
E: liandek@stellvine.co.za
Liande joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2013 and has 9 years’ work experience from which the majority years were spent in the Wine Industry.
Bernard Claassen
Senior Winemaker
BSc Agric, SMDP (USB)
E: bernardc@stellvine.co.za
Bernard joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2005 and has 13 years’ work experience in the wine industry, with main focus on the primary production in the Welmoed cellar.
Abraham de Villiers
Senior Winemaker
BScHons Agric, SMDP (USB)
E: abrahamdv@stellvine.co.za
Abraham joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2005 and has 13 years’ work experience in the wine industry.
The Sales & Marketing team
Guy Kedian
Sales Manager: USA & ROW
E: guyk@stellvine.co.za
Guy joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2011 and has 24 years’ work experience in the general management and sales of fine wines.
Ruan Willers
Direct Sales Manager
E: ruanw@stellvine.co.za
Ruan joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2017 and has 9 years’ work experience in the hospitality industry with a strong focus on food and beverage operations.
Marcelle Laubscher
Marketing Coordinator
BCom (Hons) in Marketing Management
E: marcellel@stellvine.co.za
Marcelle joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2019 and has 2 years working experience. Marcelle is currently busy with her Master’s degree in Marketing Management at Stellenbosch University.
The Operations & Business Development Team
Quinton van Rooyen
Warehouse Manager
N6 Supply Chain Management , N6 Purchasing Management & N5 Logistics Management.
E: quintonv@stellvine.co.za
Quinton joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2009 and has 23 years’ work experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical & Wine Industry.
Danie Dempers
Dry Goods Purchaser
IAAC, National Diploma NQF6: Management: Financial Accounting
E: danie@stellvine.co.za
Danie joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2014 and has 14 years’ work experience in the pharmaceutical and FMCG industry.
Janine Hitchenson
National Diploma: Management Assistant, USB: LMDP, IPSA: Packaging Technology
E: janineh@stellvine.co.za
Janine joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 1997 and has 15 years’ work experience in packaging technology in the retail and wine industry.
Tanya Louw
PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
NQF6 TOURISM & NQF5 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
E: tanyal@stellvine.co.za
Tanya joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2016 and has 8 years experience in hospitality and production in the wine industry.
Alta Vermeulen
Sales Order & Credit Risk Manager
E: altav@stelvine.co.za
Alta joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2003 and has 19 years in-depth work experience in Wine Logistics & Customer Service (Exports & Local).
Mathilda Viljoen
Compliance Coordinator
B Agric Cellar Management, Diploma Cellar Technology, The Business of Wine (NQF9) & ISO
E: mathildav@stellvine.co.za
Mathilda joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2019 and has been making wine since 2010. Mathilda has gained extensive experience in food safety and quality systems while working in the wine industry.
Our Business responsibility
Stellenbosch Vineyards holds membership to the SA Liquor Bottlers Association (SALBA), Agricultural Ethical Trade Initiative (WIETA) and Wines of South Africa (WOSA). We are also members of the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) and we subscribe to their Code of Commercial Communication.
The cellar follows the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) criteria and is Fairtrade certified.
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