MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND
THE BRAND
May de Lencquesaing is a member of one of Bordeaux’s oldest wine families, the Miailhe. She is famous for the wines of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac.
Her success with Pichon led to her being named Decanter Magazine Woman of the Year in 1994 and President of the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 1993.
MAY DE LENCQUESAING
Founder
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Heinrich Louw comes from a farming background, went to Elsenburg Agricultural College and fell in love with the wine industry and the Cape winelands. He started at Glenelly in January 2000, whilst it was still a fruit farm, and managed the development and renovation of this beautiful estate – from turning every brick and stone to planting every single vine.
The excellent quality of Glenelly’s grapes today is testament to the exceptional hard work and commitment of Heinrich and his loyal team of farm workers.
HEINRICH LOUW
Viticulturist & Estate Manager
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T +27 (21) 809 6440
Dirk van Zyl’s love and passion for vineyards and winemaking stems from growing up on wine farm in the picturesque town of Bonnievale, situated in the Roberston Wine Valley. Since obtaining his degree in BSc. Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch, he has worked at well-known and established Stellenbosch Estates – Kleine Zalze, DeMorgenzon and Saxenburg. During this time, his passion for the incredible Stellenbosch terroir was cultivated and he gained invaluable experience in how to best express this unique terroir into wine. In addition to his responsibilities in the cellar and the vineyard, Dirk is also responsible for Glenelly’s sales in the domestic South African and neighbouring markets.
DIRK VAN ZYL
Cellar Master and African Sales Manager
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T +27 (21) 809 6440
With over 18 years of experience spanning winemaking, brand strategy, and international marketing, Nina-Mari Bruwer brings a rare balance of creativity and commercial acumen to her role as Sales & Marketing Manager at Glenelly Estate.A Cape Wine Master and Stellenbosch University B.Sc. Agric (Viticulture & Oenology) cum laude graduate, Nina-Mari’s career reflects both deep technical understanding and a refined sense of brand storytelling. Before joining Glenelly, she served as Global Marketing Manager for Boschendal Wines at DGB, where she played a key role in expanding the brand’s presence across more than 70 international markets.At Glenelly, Nina-Mari leads the estate’s global sales and marketing strategy, working closely with Winemaker Dirk van Zyl and Export Manager Lia Poveda to strengthen Glenelly’s international footprint and foster meaningful relationships with distributors, trade partners, and wine enthusiasts around the world.
Nina-Mari Bruwer CWM
Sales & Marketing Manager
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T +27 (21) 809 6476
Although Léhandri grew up around the Cape Winelands, she didn't come with a background of wine. What began as simply just an interest in wine and winemaking very quickly developed into a passion, not just for wine but also the vineyards.
In 2019, she obtained her degree in BAgric Viticulture and Oenology at Elsenburg Agricultural College. Since then, she has worked at various Estates in South Africa (De Toren Private Cellar, Cederberg Wines, Tokara, and Damascene/Moya Meaker) as well as in Europe (Vassaltis Vineyards in Santorini, Greece, and Chateau La Gaffeliere in Saint-Emilion, France).
After all the traveling, she finally settled down with a love for Bordeaux varieties in Stellenbosch.
Léhandri Bothma
Assistant Winemaker
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Lia was born into a family of restaurant, hotel, and wine store owners in France, hence her passion for wine was nurtured from a very young age.
Her professional career started as a sommelier in various international Michelin star restaurants, where over the years she progressed to be a wine buyer for a prestigious group of hotels in the UK.Lia also gained valuable experience on the retail side, when she worked and helped open one of the best wine shops in the world. As her career unfolded, she fell in love with the South African wine scene, its terroir and fascinating history and the mesmerizing beauty of the landscape, she eventually started to be involved with it by overseeing the exports of a well-known winery in the Cape for 7 years before joining the Glenelly team in January 2020.
LIA POVEDA
Export Manager
E lia@glenelly.co.za
T +44 7857 500703
Talita Louw comes from a farming background and thus, it was no surprise when she got married to a farmer, Heinrich Louw.
She originally assisted Madame de Lencquesaing and Heinrich with various development tasks on the estate, with special attention being given to the building and maintenance of the various houses on the farm.
TALITA LOUW
Office Manager
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BRONWEN ADAMS
Cellar door manager
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T +27 (21) 809 6446
Corné Van Heerden
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
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FRANCOIS KOTZÉ
General Maintenance
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SHIRNA LINDOOR
Glass Museum Curator
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JEAN-CLAUDE Sekula
Logistics
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Lomay Julius
Wine Ambassador
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ANJA BREDENKAMP
Creditors Clerk
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VERNECIA JUMAT
Debtors Clerk & RECEPTION
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Rosemary was born and bred in Ida’s Valley across the street from Glenelly. As a child, she played on the farm and swam in the water streams.
After years of experience working with children, she joined Glenelly’s Care Centre. She cares deeply about each individual and enjoys helping them to develop their intellectual and social skills.
ROSEMARY FLANDORPH
Care Center
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T +27 (21) 809 6440