Meet the Winemaker - Lizelle Gerber from Nederburg on Radio Helderberg

Friday, 31 July, 2020
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We introduce you to Lizelle Gerber from Nederburg, as she chats with Johann Myburgh from Radio Helderberg. This is the 7th in wine.co.za's monthly ''Meet the Winemaker'' interview series.

The women of Nederburg are a force to be reckoned with. Led by cellarmaster, Lizelle Gerber, with a military background, they have a good example.

Lizelle has now been at the steer of things at the historic Paarl producer for a full year. "Nederburg is a winery with a great legacy as a quality producer in South Africa", Lizelle remarks. Her winemaking philosophy is simple - respect the grapes. "It all starts in the vineyard" might have become a cliché but Lizelle sticks to her guns when it comes to this approach.

The former city girl found her way to the winelands after a year in the military, trying to find her calling. After a visit to Elsenburg winemaking college, she loved the farming experience and enrolled for her winemaking studies.

She predicts 2020 to be a great vintage for reds with high hopes also for Chardonnay and Chenin.

Listen to the interview HERE or click on the link below