Baumgarten, Sutherland join Anthonij Rupert Wines

The expanding operations of Anthonij Rupert Wines have reached the stage where a managing director is required to run the operation on behalf of proprietor, Johann Rupert. Gary Baumgarten is the new MD, while John Sutherland has been appointed financial director.

Gary Baumgarten (left) and John Sutherland celebrate.

Gary Baumgarten, who has 32 years experience in the South African wine industry, resigned his position at Graham Beck Wines after 16 years service and takes over this newly created position as of 1 November 2011, Anthonij Rupert Wines has announced.

John Sutherland has also been appointed as financial director at Anthonij Rupert Wines from the beginning of next month. He served as financial manager at Graham Beck Wines for the past six years.

Baumgarten and Sutherland will operate from Anthonij Rupert Wines head office at the L'Ormarins Wine Estate in Franschhoek.

Anthonij Rupert Wines, besides L'Ormarins, has farming operations at Riebeeksrivier, Rooderust and Elandskloof. Earlier this year Johann Rupert also acquired the extensive operations of Graham Beck's Franschhoek estate, which borders on L'Ormarins.