Kobus is the 6th generation Burger on the Estate and current CEO and winemaker. He and his wife Elizabeth have four beautiful children and she is actively involved in the business, managing the Manor house and venue facilities. After some practical experience in the art of winemaking at the Bergkelder in Stellenbosch and harvesting with Henri Bourgeouis in Sancerre (France), Kobus had his first harvest on Rietvallei in 2003. At this time his father, Johnny, was still at the steer and taught him the finer skills of wine making. The following year, Johnny stepped back and started to focus more on the farming side of business. In 2004 Kobus had his first harvest at Rietvallei as the winemaker and from then onwards he slowly developed Rietvallei’s portfolio to the wide variety of ranges and wines it has today.

“Coming from a line of many generations, I have the privilege of following the footsteps of great men… An honour, but also a great responsibility to always treasure our precious heritage and hard work of my predecessors, while keeping up with the change of times and cultivating new and exciting approaches to wine-making.”~ Kobus Burger, 6th Generation CEO & Wine-maker of Rietvallei.