Kumkani

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Stellenbosch,  South Africa

KUMKANI - WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Derived from the Xhosa word meaning ‘king’, Kumkani is an award-winning wine that celebrates South Africa’s rich heritage, eclectic mix of people and abundance of natural resources. Thanks to the fertile soil, suitable South African climate and winemaker’s excellence, Kumkani is worshipped by wine lovers. Chris Kelly and Jeremy Borg no longer work at our company. Our Chief Winemaker, Nicky Versfeld, is now responsible for the Kumkani brand. Please find attached an image of Nicky, and see below for a short biography:

Nicky Versfeld – Kumkani winemaker
With a distinguished winemaking career spanning 25 years, and a host of noteworthy accolades, the company of wine people's™ executive director of winemaking Nicky Versfeld has reason to be proud. Yet softly-spoken Nicky is self-effacing; and quick to praise others before himself. Nicky was raised on a sheep farm in the North-Western Cape. He qualified in Cellar Technology at Elsenburg Agricultural College, and was appointed assistant winemaker at Simonsvlei co-op in the Paarl Wine Route. Nicky moved on to Welmoed after four years, then on to Constantia's Steenberg in 1996. It was during his time at Steenberg, and after a working harvest in Sancerre and Bordeaux, that Nicky's renown grew. His Sauvignon Blanc especially was noted for its quality; and in 1999 Nicky was inducted into the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG), a hall of fame for the cream of the winemaking craft. Shortly thereafter, Nicky left Steenberg to join the company of wine people. Nicky works with a team of five to produce the company of wine people's™ five core brands: Arniston Bay, Versus, Welmoed, Thandi Wines and Kumkani. Nicky's customer focus sees him travel around the world, talking to those who "buy and drink the wine".

About the company of wine people™ the company of wine people™ is one of South Africa’s top wine producers and exporters. Its core brands include Kumkani – the king of South African wines; Thandi, the world’s first Fairtrade accredited wine; handcrafted Welmoed; unconventional Versus and export success Arniston Bay. With a winemaking team headed by Nicky Versfeld, the company prides itself on providing wines of excellence for every drinking occasion. Please visit www.thecompanyofwinepeople.co.za for more information.

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