Tertiary education at Elsenberg Agricultural College, in Stellenbosch and then a year in Breisach and Weinsberg in Germany. His first full-time employment, was as winemaker in 1982 at Boschendal Wine Estate where he proceeded to work himself up to Cellar Master, left after 13 years. After this came a spell at Zevenwacht Wine Estate where after 5 years and significant improvements he started Hegew
isch Food and Wine Consultants together with his wife Andrea Marent-Hegewisch. In 2003 he signed a consulting winemaker contract with Solms-Delta, which ended in August 2012. He is a winemaker at heart , but branched out into commodity trading, specialized wine and beverage projects. Amongst his activities are
trading in bulk wines. selling corks, cartons, dividers, new and recycled bottles. project manage new cellar developments,
new wine projects
mentoring young winemakers
connect solar energy to the wine industry. Unique alternative beverages produced;
litchi wine,
perry ( pear cider )
ciders ( apple cider )
rose hip beverage
mead ( honey fermented alcoholic beverage )
Some of his achievements
Created the first true amaroni style alternative in South Africa, from desiccated white and red grapes. Introduced the first blend between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made in a rose style. Produced the highly successful Boschendal Blanc De Noir. Perfected the manufacture of a South African Lambrusco alternative, in a petillant style with low alcohol levels. Producing a port style wine, utilizing desiccated grapes and fortifying with grappa produced from desiccated skins. Producing award winning and unique wines, from Rhone style grape varieties. Traveling
Extensive traveling in Africa, such as Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Namibia and Mauritius. Regularly attending wine events in Europe. His mission is to be a One-stop Shop for the wine industry,
Consulting, Connecting, Brain Storming and Supplying.
