Simon BackSimon Back - Backsberg Wine Estate

For a while now I've been looking for a passionate wine aficionado to contribute to the WineCountry Blog and finally I have found that person.

Maika GoetzeMeeting Maika, hands on owner of Cascade Manor

Maika and Volker were initially looking to buy a guest house in the popular tourism town nearby, until they discovered the building neatly nestled on the outskirts of Paarl, hidden away from anything resembling society, which they purchased in 2002.

Andy FreemanAndy Freeman

We talk to the Diageo man who built the Archers Aqua brand, and who also has a funny story to tell about Paarl.

Brendon ShawBrendon Shaw - The Cru Master

Meet the man who will be reviewing various wines every week to ensure that you know exactly what you can expect.

Labaki MathieuLabaki Mathieu - Winemaker - African Terroir

French wine maker from African Terroir is serious about Paarl and serious about learning Afrikaans. I will need some help on some of his answers here.

Wade WillingdaleWade Willingdale 

Wade is the Sales Director of Rocketseed, the leader in interactive e-mail marketing and branding with a footprint firmly set in global terroir.

Anthony SmookAnthony Smook - Smook Wines

From Voor Paardeberg, home to 8 local wine producers, I bring you Anthony Smook from Smook Wines. His wines have won numerous awards which is especially impressive considering he sort of "fell into the business" of wine making.

Marc FriederichMarc Friederich 

Owner of Marc's Mediterranean Cuisine and Garden, Marc Friederich, an experienced restaurateur and award-winning sommelier, subscribes to the Mediterranean habit of expressing hospitality through food.