The Evening
Doolhof Wine Estate presents Rudger van Wyk — the visionary winemaker behind its award-winning portfolio.
Go behind the bottle and hear the story of one of South Africa's most dynamic winemakers. Rudger shares an honest "state of the vine" on where the industry is heading — the soil, the science, the shifting climate.
The evening ends with an exclusive tasting of Doolhof's finest wines. The kind of practical, story-driven conversation Workshop Wednesday's is built for.
Event Details
Your Speaker
Head Winemaker · Doolhof Wine Estate
Rudger van Wyk is one of South Africa's most compelling voices in wine — a winemaker who blends deep technical craft with a straight-talking perspective on where the industry is heading.
"Go behind the bottle and hear the story of one of South Africa's most dynamic winemakers."
At Doolhof Wine Estate in the Limietberg — one of the Western Cape's most dramatic wine valleys — Rudger produces award-winning wines that reflect both the terroir and a restless creative drive. His talk traces the arc of his journey, shares an unfiltered "state of the vine" on the industry, and ends with something you'll actually taste.
The Format
From 16:45. Grab a drink, catch up with the room, settle in before the session begins.
Rudger presents a 45–60 min talk on the craft, the industry, and what the future holds for South African wine. Q&A included.
Guided tasting of Doolhof's finest. Open networking with entrepreneurs, professionals, and peers — exactly what W17 is built for.
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15 April 2026 · 17:00–19:00 · Workshop17, Newlands
Book on QuicketWine tasting included · Free with your ticket