Old Road Wine Co.
South Africa
About
At Old Road Wine Co. we produce wines that pay homage to the Franschhoek Valley’s heritage of prized old vines and fascinating, unique stories. Made in a cellar standing proudly in the town’s old main road, our quality wines bring life to the characters and trades, around which an illustrious industry was founded. These wines speak not only to the senses but also something in the soul.
A chance to Savour the Interesting.
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Winemaker
Ryan Puttick
Ryan developed a passion for unconventional grape varieties, blending and site-specific wines. He enjoys the artisanal side of making wine – working with individual batches of premium fruit and moulding them on their journey from vineyard to bottle, with the fullest expression of their origin in mind. Making wines which speak not only to the senses but also to the soul.
Viticulturist
Heinie Nel
Heinie grew up on a farm where he developed a passion for viticulture at a young age. After he completed his studies in viticulture at Elsenburg, he started his career at Bosman Family Vineyards, where he had the privilege to expand his knowledge in viticulture for 9 years. In 2013 he started working at Perdeberg Cellar as viticulturist, allowing him the opportunity to work with a diverse group of growers and terroir.
He now oversees a number of vineyard growers working alongside them to ensure grapes, which reflect the best of their terroir.
