New winemaking team at Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Zanie Viljoen

Viljoen, who started her winemaking career as a cellar assistant at Delheim Estate in 2005, has so much to look forward to as the new winemaker for the company, as it has recently installed South Africa's most advanced technology for the production of MCC, placing it at the forefront of local MCC production. The first of its kind in the country, the Italian and French designed and produced machinery now allows for the complete in-house handling of production, where previously part of it was outsourced; and, a substantial increase in the production of MCC and still wines. More importantly however, the machinery makes use of the highest level of engineering.

Van Buuren started his career as assistant winemaker at Hartenberg Estate under the mentorship of winemaker, Carl Schultz. His passion and drive saw him carve out a successful career for himself while working as winemaker at Guardian Peak Wines, Capaia Wines and David Frost Wines. His love for wine and the art of mastering the craft took him to the Hunter Valley in Australia where he worked as a cellar assistant at Cassegrain Wines. More recently, he gained experience at Laffort Australia as a state manager before he decided to come back to South Africa.

"I have full trust in this winemaking team to take the brand into the future making world class wines," says Gary Baumgarten, MD of Anthonij Rupert Wyne.