Cederberg Wines announces transition of winemaking team

Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
Cederberg Wines
Cederberg Wines would like to share that our Head Winemaker, Jean Nel, and Assistant Winemaker, Gwen Marais, have been presented with an exciting new opportunity in the Elgin region.

Cederberg Wines would like to share that our Head Winemaker, Jean Nel, and Assistant Winemaker, Gwen Marais, have been presented with an exciting new opportunity in the Elgin region.

Jean and Gwen have both played an integral role in the quality, character, and continued success of Cederberg Wines. Alongside David Nieuwoudt, their passion, dedication, and expertise have left a lasting imprint on our wines and our team.

While we are pleased to have already secured a new addition to our winemaking team, we will formally introduce them following the completion of the current harvest season to ensure a smooth and focused transition.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Jean and Gwen for their valuable contributions over the years and wish them every success and fulfilment in this new chapter. Cederberg Wines remains committed to excellence and looks forward to building on the strong foundation they have helped create.