Just over two years since entering the international market with our lively consumer-driven brands, our wines are found in over 13 international markets. Our quality products, unique branding and exceptional service levels has also seen us signing distribution deals with some of the most respected agencies in the global wine business including Langguth in Germany and Kingsland Wines and Spirits in Britain.

With three production facilities in South Africa's famous Breede River wine-producing area, Overhex Wines International's annual production is in the region of 25 million litres of wine. Substantial volumes build and drive high-profile and consumer-driven brands, with service being a key element. At Overhex, the customer and the end-consumer come first, while quality is non-negotiable.

Vineyards

Our cellars are uniquely situated between the Cape's winter and summer rainfall regions. Here, semi-arid Karoo conditions combined with a moderate climate, the prevailing winds, cool night temperatures and rich soils create an ideal, natural environment for the cultivation of low yields of high quality, flavourful wine grapes. The dry and windy conditions in our region reduce the need to apply chemicals in the vineyards, thus facilitating biological cultivation.

We also source and crush grapes from South Africa's most famous wine-making regions, including Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury, Franschhoek, Vredendal, Worcester, Robertson and Wellington.

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Winemaking

In our state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, our winemaking teams use the most modern technology to capture the essence of each varietal. Yes, we want to express the uniqueness of South African nature in the vineyards. But this does not help if the grapes are not vinified in accordance with the most effective cellar practices.

Apart from our established brands, flexibility and a willingness to listen to the market and our customers is part of our business strategy, not just a sidebar. We will continue to provide wines that reflect the quality obtainable from South Africa, but tailored for the markets - internationally and also in our own country where we have just signed a number of major deals with retailers.

People

Overhex Wines International is under the enterprising management of Gerhard van der Wath(BCom LLB, RAU). Before joining the wine industry, Gerhard practised law for 10 years.

Prof Stephanus Loubser (B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc. M B L, P.hD, Associate Director Business School of Graduates, University of Stellenbosch) has joined the board of directors. Stephanus is a business consultant for many big companies and has published various books in his field of expertise. Stephanus was also the Managing Director for Nissan South Africa from 1988 - 1996).

Production Manager Johan Rossouw (BSC, Stellenbosch) has 31 years experience in the wine industry and is assisted by winemakers/managers and assistant winemakers at the individual production units.

Our viticulturist, Pierre Snyman (MSC Agric, Stellenbosch) works closely with the producers and ensures that the correct viticultural practises are in place.

Anneli Karsten (BLC, UP) is our Marketing Director. Anneli, previously Marketing Manager of Simonsvlei Wines International, has 9 years experience in the wine industry and 6 years' experience in the import, wholesale and retail trade.

JC Martin, Production Manager: Wine Styles & Blends, is a renowned Swiss winemaker who joined our team at the beginning of 2006. JC also owns an estate winery in the Heaven and Earth valley in the Hermanus area.

Jacques de Witt (M.Sc. MBA, US), Marketing and Sales manager : Africa, has 9 years’ experience in the retail market in the South African wine industry and has succesfully launched and established brands such as Du Toitskloof on the domestic market.

Our credo

We love our business and we are passionate about wine. Wine is about fun and this we have by doing the little things, a little differently.