schalk willem opperman

Winemaker at Quoin Rock Wines

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

Passionate and precise whilst also using good clear common sense in my daily activities. Want to make great wine that competes internationally whilst building a sustainable brand. Love a good challenge, far off places and taking the road less known..... Specialties: Winemaking, Brand development, Marketing and sales.

Experience

  • Winemaker at Quoin Rock Wines
    Aug 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

  • General Manager and Winemaker, Lammershoek Farms and Winery at Lammershoek Farms and Winery
    Jan 2015 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Sustainably farmed vineyards and Winery producing premium wines from the heart of the Swartland. Passionate about nature and our people. Striving for excellence in everything that we do. Unspoilt nature is our source of quality which speaks for itself.

  • Winemaker at Holden Manz Wine Estate
    Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for all winemaking activities. Also involved with marketing and sales efforts. Building a new brand and excited about the future of Holden Manz Wines.

  • Harvest Internship at Chateau Bellefont Belcier
    Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 · 3 mos

  • Hravest Internship at Chateau Trianon
    Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 · 3 mos