The Wine Maker

Karl Lambour

With a B.Sc in Agric. Oenology and Viticulture (1990) and the same in Forestry Science (1993), both from the University of Stellenbosch, Karl Lambour has carved an impressive career and reputation as one of South Africa’s finest winemakers.

Career highlights over his decade as a winemaker include working for The Bergkelder, Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Meerendal Wine Estate, Constantia Glen Winery and Holden Manz Wine Estate, where he held the position of Director of Wine Production, Marketing and Sales.

Embracing every element of the wine industry Karl has honed his business skills during his career in order to encapsulate the many facets of management and hospitality. Karl has become involved in the marketing, branding and sales of fine wines, making him one of only a very few winemakers with these skills and knowledge.