ABOUT THE WINE MAKER

THEUNIS VAN ZYL

Co-founder and Managing Director of Imbuko have been part of the wine industry for 20 years.Studied agriculture management at Elsenburg

RHEBOKSKLOOF ESTATE  : Assistant Winemaker 1994

SIMONSIG ESTATE  :           Farm Manager 1997 – 2001

                                           (Manages a 135ha of wine grapes)

DEETLEFS ESTATE  :           Production Manager 2001-2003     

                                           (Involved in production of estate wine, bottling and export of wines, block     

                                           selections of wine grapes)

IMBUKO WINES  :               CEO

Awards Won:

Du Plevaux Sauvignon Blanc:

Silver at the Micheal Angelo Wine Awards

Pinotage:

Bronze at Veritas Wine Awards

Pinotage Rosé:

Wine Enthusiast: Best Buy

World Wine Championships Award: Silver Medal