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Winemakers
Schalk Burger
Winemakers
Wellington, South Africa
South Africa
Rugby
- Winemakers
- Wellington, South Africa
- South Africa
- Rugby
Behind
The Wine
Schalk Burger is our original sporting winemaker. He played rugby for South Africa in the 80’s as did his World Cup winning son Schalk many years later. The third rugby player in the family, Tiaan, is instrumental in the winemaking and running of Welbedacht Estate as is the rest of the Burger family.
Discover our
Sporting Connection
Schalk Burger Sr was a formidable South Africa flanker from the 1980’s, whose son Schalk Jnr won the Rugby World Cup with the Springboks in 2007. To complement the family’s formidable rugby pedigree, Schalk hosts many charity cricket matches at his Welbedacht Oval and we are now stocking his Cricket Pitch – made from the vines grown alongside the boundary – at the Kia Oval in London, completing the sporting circle.
Schalk and his sons were among our first suppliers and we are so grateful to him, Schalk Jnr, Tiaan and the whole Burger family for their support in helping us build the idea of the Sporting Wine Club. They embody the spirit of the club and have been incredibly generous and patient friends!
Exlporing the
Vineyard
The spectacular Welbedacht Estate lies 40 minutes north of Cape Town. Some of the oldest soil in Africa, made up of decomposed granite, provides ideal conditions for quality vines. Schalk cultivates 18 different grape varieties. Each of his wines tells a story.
The entry-level Meerkat range is South Africa’s most gregarious wine and unbeatable value. Among his award-winning red blends can be found the Hat Trick, Cricket Pitch, Bohemian Syrah, the Patriot, and his exceptional No 6, named after the shirt both Schalk Snr and Jnr wore for their country.
Exlporing the
Vineyard
The spectacular Welbedacht Estate lies 40 minutes north of Cape Town. Some of the oldest soil in Africa, made up of decomposed granite, provides ideal conditions for quality vines. Schalk cultivates 18 different grape varieties. Each of his wines tells a story.
The entry-level Meerkat range is South Africa’s most gregarious wine and unbeatable value. Among his award-winning red blends can be found the Hat Trick, Cricket Pitch, Bohemian Syrah, the Patriot, and his exceptional No 6, named after the shirt both Schalk Snr and Jnr wore for their country.
Meet
The Winemaker
My family and I are proud to have supported the Sporting Wine Club from its conception. They represent the values which we hold dear, combining a love of wine and sport together with friendship. We look forward to helping the Sporting Wine Club develop over the years on their exciting adventure and making many more new friends.
Schalk Burger
