Trading Hours
| Monday to Friday: Saturday:Sunday: Public Holidays: |
09h00 – 12h30 | 13h30 – 17h00 Closed. Wine available at Montagu CapeDry Fruit Wine Boutique and at Platform62, Ashton Closed. Wine available at Platform62, Ashton Closed. Wine available at Platform62, Ashton |
General info
| Proprietor: Montagu Cellar members Manager: Jacques Jordaan Winemaker: Hermias Vollgraaff Viticulturist: Johannes Mellet Marketing: Mari-Louise Lamprecht PRO: Mari-Louise Lamprecht |
Area under vines: 700 ha Production: 16 000 ton Brands: Montagu Wines: Selection of white and red wines. Muscadel. Wine Tourism: Wine tasting and sales. |
More about us
The cellar was established in 1941, producing wine of the variety of the day, namely Muscadel. Just grapes of the highest quality with a minimum of 24° B were used. Monis’ marsala and moscato had its origin in this cellar and this special and unique method is still used.
In later years the cellar moved into making dry table wines as well and today, the cellar is proud of the variety of trophies that were received for all their champion wines. The cellar has several times been the Champion Co-op Cellar of the region and their red Muscadel was already four times chosen for the Nederburg Wine Auction where it was described as “the best wine for the price anywhere in the world”.
Meet the manager
Jacques Jordaan
Jacques Jordaan grew up in Wellington and is married to his school sweetheart. He is involved in the wine industry since 1995 and his qualifications include, a Diploma in Cellar Technology: Elsenburg, M.Sc. and MBA. He is currently managing the two medium size cooperatives with potential in the wine industry (Montagu and McGregor Wineries). Loves to work with young, intelligent and innovative people who are not afraid to move forward.
His favourite wine from the cellar
The Chenin blanc: well made, fruity with a classy packaging that you can present and enjoy at any occasion.
More about Jacques
He loves his family and spending time with them, is addicted to reading. Hard work and ethics are very important to him and he tries to bring their children up that way. Explorer by hart and likes to try new and innovative things. Likes to “boskamp” in remote areas and live with the basics and has a weak spot for a SWB Pajero.
Meet the winemaker
Hermias Vollgraaff
Hermias Vollgraaff is the senior winemaker at Montagu Wine Cellar. He is involved with product development – from sourcing the grapes in the vineyard to making the wine and bottling. It is in this way that he can live out his passion for winemaking.
His favourite wine from the cellar
The Chenin Blanc, always a winner, and the Red Muscadel!
More about Hermias
He is crazy about sport and moved his focus from rugby to mountain biking and golf – anything to be outdoors and in nature. Montagu is naturally the ideal place to do all this.
Meet the assistant winemaker
Jean Slabber
Jean Slabber is the assistant winemaker at Montagu Wine Cellar. He is an adventurous person, full of energy and likes challenges.
His favourite wine from the cellar
Cabernet Sauvignon with its wonderful red berry and ripe fruit bouquets. Red Muscadel is an another favourite.
More about Jean
Friends and family are very important to him. He loves sports and is an enthusiastic squash player.
Meet the tasting room personnel
Mari-Louise Lamprecht
Mari-Louise Lamprecht is the front of house manager at Montagu Wine Cellar. She is responsible for admin, marketing and wine orders.
Her favourite wine from the cellar
“I personally prefer a semi-sweet wine I have to give in to my sweet tooth, but the Montagu Chenin Blanc is an absolute winner with its fruity aroma it’s an absolute dream to your pallet. And don’t forget about our famous Montagu Muscadel.”
More about Mari-Louise
Mari-Louise is a very friendly, too curious to control herself, outgoing and spontaneous person.
Meet the financial manager
Wehan de Kock
Wehan de Kock handles the administrative functions and finance at Montagu Cellar.
His favourite wine from the cellar
The 2016 Chenin Blanc it is very easy drinking wine, light and fruity.
More about Wehan
He is an energetic, family orientated outgoing, people’s person and can not say no to a braai or fishing.
