We leave you with a piece of advice from Gary , 'Don't go into winemaking as an 8 - 5 job. Go into winemaking if you're absorbed with making the best wines possible. It is a 24-hour vocation that starts in the vineyard and ends in the glass. No other industry can compare to it.'

When he's not in the cellar mastering incredible wines, Sebastian spends his time surfing, fishing, or adventuring to an unusual place. 'Generally, the first two take me there anyway.' capewinemakersguild.com/member/sebasti…

Wishing our Guild Member and Vice Chair of the Cape Winemakers Guild, JD Pretorius, a very happy birthday!

A day in the life of Guild Member, Sebastian Beaumont. 'Manically multi-dimensional – never boring! Hands in soil, nose in a glass, chit-chatting to customers, running a small family business with my wife, and making sure our kids get the most out of life! All in a day!'

Wishing our Guild Member, Sebastian Beaumont a happy birthday!

“My ideal job as a winemaker is to be as hands-on as possible. I want to work alongside my cellar team and create the most delicate and beautifully crafted wines. I want my team to be happy as I believe optimism leads to success and this will reflect in the wine being produced.”

'It really is a journey. Every year is different and has its unique challenges and with time you build some resilience to make better decisions in difficult vintages, but ultimately we will never truly understand all of the different elements that make great wine.' JD Pretorius

'Being part of the Guild has been a personal dream of mine since I started my winemaking career, and having collective knowledge available that is shared through the Guild is an amazing asset in all aspects of the winemaking business.' capewinemakersguild.com/member/jd-pret…

The berry of the vine is unique. This product develops a life of its own, a second life after grapes, and it has this amazing history; it goes back to biblical times. It’s one of the ancient liquids along with olive oil and honey.' Carl Schultz capewinemakersguild.com/supporting-the…

As Carl says, he was invited into the Guild and a year later was elected Chairman. At the ripe age of 28, this is a daunting task for any young winemaker.

Follow along as we learn more about Guild Member, Carl Schultz this week.

Wishing our Guild Member, Pierre Wahl a very happy birthday!

Wishing our Guild Member, Richard Kershaw a happy birthday!

Reenen says, 'I feel the CWG pushes us to make the best wine we possibly can while also making a difference in the industry through the protégé program. It is this combination that made me strive to be a member.' capewinemakersguild.com/supporting-the…

Meet Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Lulo Bulo.

“I am passionate about making things and expressing myself where possible, and winemaking gives one the freedom to do so and share it with others”.

Learn more about our Protégé Programme here, capewinemakersguild.com/supporting-the…