From three generations of winemaking stock, Adi was destined to be one of the best in SA. Time in the Rhône, New Zealand and as winemaker at Rustenberg polished his talent before he (along with his cousin) bought his humble vineyard in the Paardeberg complete with gnarled vines and a run-down winery.

There are few young winemakers in South Africa that haven’t benefited from his mentorship. This furry-faced whirlwind can be such a big personality – one of those ‘force of nature’ types – that people forget just how brilliant a winemaker he actually is. Adi makes wines to drink, not just for show. But he also cautions that you should not open it too young otherwise you’ll only enjoy half the pleasure locked up in each bottle.