GET TO KNOW KWV’S WINEMAKERS

Justin Corrans, chief winemaker ​at KWV​

1. When you’re not making wine, where are you most likely to be found?​​

In the sea or on top of a mountain​​.

2. If you could choose one person in history to have dinner with, who would it be and why?​​

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, from the great era of adventure and exploration. To get an in-person account of the story of the Endurance, where he and his men experienced incredible hardship and how they pulled together to survive.​

3. What are your top 3 songs to listen to at the moment?​​

  • Human – The Killers
  • Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash​
  • Godzilla Main Title – Bear McCreary (which my 5-year-old forces me to listen to​)

4. What is your favourite KWV Classic Collection wine and where do you like to enjoy it?​

KWV Classic Collection Grenache Blanc – perfect for summer afternoons and braaiing with mates​.

James Ochse, senior winemaker at KWV​

1. When you’re not making wine, where are you most likely to be found?​

On the golf course or in front of the braai​.

2. If you could choose one person in history to have dinner with, who would it be and why?​

Roy Orbison. I loved his classic rock music.

3. What are your top 3 songs to listen to at the moment?​

  • Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer – Elton John​
  • Castles – Freya Ridings​
  • As die Hippies Begin Dans – Wouter van de Venter​

4. What is your favourite KWV Classic Collection wine and where do you like to enjoy it?​

KWV Classic Petit Verdot with family and friends at home.
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