Experience & Passion
PRODUCTION
Experience and passion
Our wines are as much a product of our people as our fine terroir. Our wine making team consists of experienced, knowledgeable individuals whose dedication and passion for quality winemaking is second to none.
Our team:
Ferdinand Laubscher (winemaker),
George Kruger (manager).
OUR WINEMAKERS
Ferdinand Laubscher
Winemaker
Born and raised on the outskirts of Stellenbosch's wine growing region, in Somerset West, winemaking was inevitable. In 2005 I obtained my BSc. Agric degree in Viticulture and Oenology from Stellenbosch University and set off to learn from wine masters such as André van Rensburg at Vergelegen Wine Estate and then Neil Ellis. I was fortunate to do harvests in the Loire region of France and this is where my love for Chenin Blanc ignited.
From 2006 I honed my skills as a winemaker between Orange River Wine Cellar in Upington and Bonnievale Wine Cellar and for these opportunities I am forever grateful, but my heart beats in the Western Cape. Especially in Chenin Blanc country, the Boland. So it's always been a dream to settle here with my family.
Winemaking is a delicate dance between art, nature, science, and hands-on labour. A dance which I so dearly love. The perfect blend of art, nature, and science. I am happy to callI Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar my new home and as a team we look forward to dancing this dance and producing superb wines.
George Kruger
Manager / Winemaker
George has more than 25 years’ experience in wine making and cellar management. He believes that communication, teamwork and having a close relationship with his staff is key to success. He loves spending time outdoors, especially hunting and farming.