About Us | Marianne Wines

Our History

Originally from Bordeaux where our family owns 3 wine estates, we fell in love with South Africa during our many travels to the country.

Our dream was to combine both, the Old & the New World, to make wines close to our vision of perfection. Therefore, we decided to purchase this boutique wine estate of 32 hectares (including 24 on vines) located in Simonsberg valley in 2004.

Manual harvesting, selection of the best grapes, French oak and Acacia barrel ageing, combined with a French "savoir-faire" from our South-African winemaker Jos Van Wyk, will lead you to explore some of the finest wines produced in the region.

Our People

Jos

Winemaker

French, Afrikaans, English, Italian you name it! Jos is the perfect blend of all of these cultures and strong on different experiences in both, the New- and Old "wine world", (including cellar work under guidance of the famous Michel Rolland) he is the perfect incarnation of Marianne's spirit.

Charles

General Manager

After working for himself, owning a successful business, Charles Axel Paul Rodenbach joined Marianne Wine Farm in August 2020. Born and raised in France, Charles moved to South Africa at the age of 23 with his family. He is full of ideas and sees obstacles as opportunities. Charles is ready for any challenge that crosses his path. He has a huge heart and will take on the responsibility of the general manager as if it was his own farm. A key asset that Charles has is that he is very handy and fix anything.

Deorette

Finance & Admin Manager

Deorette is a real “Paarliet”, always full of life and energy. You hear her laugh from miles. After a career in the banking sector, Deorette joined the farm in 2018 and brought with her rigour, professionalism and joie de vivre.

Lou Barthes

French Brand Ambassador

Originally from the countryside of Toulouse, France, Lou grew up in a family that combined a love of travel, rugby, and wine—three things that eventually led her family to visit South Africa. Her journey with Marianne began in 2018 when she undertook an internship in the Tasting Room. Four years later, she rejoined the team, but this time as the French Brand Ambassador, bringing with her a passion for wine, a love for people, and, of course, her French touch!

Catherine

Hospitality Manager

Catherine grew up in sunny South Africa, specifically in Paarl! She has always had a passion for the hospitality field, enjoying working with people and taking the lead. Catherine is known for putting in extra effort regardless of the time, and her assistance and presence provide a warm and welcoming energy. Her main goal is to maintain the standards of Marianne Wine Estate by offering a 5-star experience to all our guests, from the moment they walk in to the moment they step out.

Anton Bothma

Wine Exports and Logistics Manager

After making wine in Stellenbosch for almost ten years, Anton Bothma has joined the team in August 2022 as Export and Logistics Manager. With experience in most aspects of wine production from grape to bottle, and a willingness to get involve wherever he is needed, we welcome him to the team.