The winemaker and heartbeat of Belle Rebelle. Being inspired by her grandfather she went to study BSc Agriculture Viticulture and Oenology at University of Stellenbosch. Loving to travel the world, she was privileged to worked at various cellars in South Africa, California and France. Her dream of coming back to the family farm and produce boutique wines with her father became a reality in 2012 when Stofberg Family Vineyards were established. She is very passionate about wine, the wine industry and the people that she can share this journey with.

The oldest son of PJD Stofberg (Snr.) and the inspiration to the establishment of Belle Rebelle. He grew up on the the family farm Klipdrift in Rawsonville and today live on Stofberg Family Vineyards. This journey enabled him to work alongside his oldest daughter, Mariëtte to share their passion for the vineyards and wines. He love to show off his breeding talent with his White Dorper Stud and Poultry winning numerous accolades. His true pleasures in life is his four daughters, spending time on his Karoo farm and being the Master Distiller at Belle Rebelle.

Deon is full time employed as Business Development Director at Afrikelp, but forms part of the Stofberg Family Vineyards team as an non-active member of the Closed Corporation. His passion to change the lives of people and create a better life for all, drives him to challenge the status quo in the wine industry.

After leaving school at the age of 15, Israel Delport began working as a general farm worker to support his family. His positive attitude and willingness to learn quickly set him apart, and he soon progressed to tractor driver before being selected as the cellar hand at Stofberg Family Vineyards.

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Because Stofberg Family Vineyards is a boutique winery with limited off-season work, Israel invested his spare time in studying wine. After only two seasons in the cellar, he completed Skop 1–3 and was chosen, out of many applicants to represent South Africa in Burgundy, France, on an international exchange programme.

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The knowledge and experience he gained in Burgundy inspired him to craft this Chardonnay, guided by winemaker Mariëtte Stofberg-Coetzee.

“A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.”