About us
HISTORY AND VISION:
The Robertson Wine Valley organisation was formed in 1983 by a handful of wineries to promote wine of origin Robertson. Back then most activities were focused on product development and quite a lot of time and resources were spent on technical projects. This investment has born the expected fruit and today our wineries produce quality wines and are continuously among the top achievers at local wine competitions. Chardonnay, Shiraz and Methode Cap Classique wines excel, while Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon are fast catching up.
In 2002 a younger generation of roleplayers stepped forward and took their place in leading the Robertson Wine Valley into a new era. With their guidance the association increased their focus on the development of wine tourism and the hugely successful Wacky Wine Weekend was born, a phenomenally successful wine festival held in the middle of winter.
Our VISION: "To position the RWV amongst the leading wine regions of the world, recognised for its wine, experiences and practices".
MEET OUR STAFF:
Elizma Spangenberg (Manager), originally from Klawer, joined the Robertson Wine Valley in June 2009. She studied B.Sc Agric (Viticulture and Oenology) at the University of Stellenbosch, followed by B.CommHons in Logistics Management and six months at Prophet SA in Somerset West, before moving to Robertson.
Marylize Mouton (Assistant Manager), joined the Robertson Wine Valley team in 2008. Previously she was a Public Relations Officer at the Klipdrift Brandy Distillery. She is married to Cobus Mouton, owner of the butchery in McGregor, and they have a beautiful son.
Michelle Haai (Admin Assistant), joined the Robertson Wine Valley in November 2009. She has a National Diploma in Public Relations Management and has gained experience by previously working for an Events Company and Publishing House.
Together they form a formidable team and are responsible for all the Robertson Wine Valley festivals and projects.
MEET OUR BOARD
CHAIRMAN: Bowen Botha (Robertson Winery)
MARKETING: Rensche Schwartz (Klipdrift Brandy Distillery)
FINANCE: Anton Cilliers (Robertson Winery)
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Lynette Haai (Graham Beck Wines)
TECHNICAL: Briaan Stipp (Robertson Winery)
PROPERTY: Anton Smuts (VinPro Director)
OTHER: John Barnardt (Bonnievale Wine Cellar)
CO-OPTED MEMBERS:
Peter de Wet (Excelsior)
Neil Colyn (Koningsrivier)
Niel Retief (Van Loveren)
Cobus Marais (Cloverfield)
Kobus Burger (Rietvallei)
