GETWINE is a South African Wine Portal which allows you to easily buy
superb South African wine online and have it delivered to your door.
ABOUT US
Getwine is based in Cape Town and our team is friendly and highly knowledgeable about South African wine.
We are a prominent online wine company renowned for its exceptional range of wines and dedication to customer satisfaction. With a commitment to quality and innovation, we consistently delivered unique and diverse selections to wine enthusiasts.
The company originated in 2003 when the Wegner brother embarked on a venture of selling unlabelled wines to a close-knit community of friends and relatives. Despite its modest beginnings, we attributes Getwine’s current stature to the steadfast support of its customers.
We are committed to giving you the best service and endeavour to make your online experience a truly memorable one.
OUR STORY
MEET THE WEGNER BROTHERS
Johan Wegner
Johan is the head of operations at Getwine. With a rich history in the wine and liquor industry dating back to 1990. Johan not only indulges in the art of wine tasting but is also passionate about mountain biking and open-water swimming.
Ad Wegner
Ad graduated with a BA in Law from Stellenbosch University and plays a key role in managing GetWine. He actively contributes to the panel that tastes and selects products for listing. He enjoys MTB cycling and holds a deep appreciation for the scenic beauty of our country.
Karel Wegner
Karel completed his BCom degree at Potchefstroom University and has been involved with our Claremont business since 1989. His industry experience has endowed him with a rich understanding of wine. He enjoys going to the gym, as well as the occasional MTB ride.
MEET THE OPERATIONS TEAM
Louis Coetzee
Louis, who has been a dependable part of our team since 1996, serves as the operational manager at Getwine. His passion for wine is evident in his work. Moreover, he is an avid mountain biker and finds joy in exploring trails.
Alison Turrall
Alison has 35 years of experience in the liquor industry and adeptly oversees the Zonnebloem outlet. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places, watching sports, and altruistically commits her time to uplift the elderly through various charitable endeavors.
Trish Uribe
With over 25 years of experience, Trish has cultivated a deep passion for all things wine and honed her admin skills to create innovative systems that boost efficiency and quality! She enjoys refreshing beach walks and hunting down the next best eating spots.
Mart du Preez
Mart is actively involved in the daily operations at Getwine. She enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities and aspires to own a large, private cellar one day.
Louisa Di Falco
With almost twenty years of experience as a professional chef, Louisa enjoys combining her culinary expertise with fine wines. In her leisure time, she loves reading (preferably with a cat on her lap), visiting food markets, and spending time with friends and family.
Deidré Lombaard
Deidré is our accountant. She enjoys reading and gardening. She loves sports and is an avid Stormers fan. She also enjoys TV documentaries and motor car shows.
Benjamin Kuanda
Benjamin is the warehouse manager at our Salt River warehouse. He likes to play and watch soccer, and his favorite team is Sundowns. He is from Malawi and in his free time, he enjoys Reggae and Gospel music.
Charmaine Arries
Charmaine is the “mother hen” at our Salt River warehouse, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering a harmonious environment. She is also the steady hand that oversees our ever-growing personalised wine label section.
Nazeema Carlse
Nazeema is an assistant at our Zonnebloem outlet. She loves reading books and also enjoys cooking and a good braai.
Winnie Keti
Winnie is in control of all Getwine’s courier orders. He ensures your wines are packed and waybilled correctly. His favorite pastime is to play FIFA World Cup Soccer on his PlayStation, but he is also a keen soccer player and cyclist.
Joe Muller
Joe handles all the designs for Getwine’s personalised wine labels. He completed his Graphic Design studies in Cape Town and has been in the graphic design industry for more than a decade. He is passionate about all forms of art.
MEET OUR WINE ADVISORS
Beverley Adendorff
Contact 082 535 9073
With years of experience in the wine industry, Bev has a wealth of knowledge about wine, and we are fortunate to have had her with us since 2009. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoors adventures and traveling.
Susan de Swardt
Contact 072 784 7128
Working alongside Susan since she joined us in 2010 has been a delight. With her impressive 14+ years of experience, she knows the industry well. She enjoys gardening, running, and especially likes watching tennis.
Martinique Oosthuizen
Contact 082 312 0000
Martinique has held a position in the wine industry for more than 12 years. She derives great satisfaction from tailoring orders to match her clients’ preferences and has a special interest in discovering hidden wine treasures.
Kathi Purcell
Contact 072 292 9988
Kathi joined our team in 2020 and has worked in the wine industry for the past 24+ years. She enjoys exploring and discovering new vineyards and wines, as well as taking mountain walks with her dogs, and she relishes traveling.
Mayleen Hellyer
Contact 082 491 6959
Mayleen has been in the wine industry for over 19 years and joined us in 2020. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of wine in order to bring the best selections to her clients’ tables. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Daisy Gounder
Contact 082 857 8299
Daisy joined our team in 2023. With over 22 years in the wine industry, her expertise is extensive and continuously expanding. When she’s not creating wine magic for her clients, she enjoys spending quality time with her loving family.
MEET OUR DRIVERS
Ricky Abrahams
Ricky has been with Getwine for more than twenty-two years. He delivers to the northern suburbs as well as Paarl, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, and Strand.
Victor Mentor
Victor handles the CBD and Southern Suburbs deliveries. He is a keen crayfish diver and enjoys making food with his family and watching comedy shows.
Tyrone Bloem
Tyrone’s delivery area is mainly the southern suburbs, but it also includes the Cape Peninsula. He enjoys soccer and is a keen Liverpool supporter. He also enjoys a good braai, likes rugby, and is an avid Stormers supporter.
Marlon Rudolph
Marlon is a driver and has been involved in the wine industry since 2004. He enjoys rugby and supports the Stormers. He appreciates the concept of pairing wine with food and is an avid chef at home.
Andrew Tshibangu
Andrew is a driver at our Zonnebloem outlet. He is a fanatical English Premier League follower, and his favorite team is Chelsea. He also likes to stay on top of world news events.
Jeffrey Wogqoyi
Jeffrey is a driver at our Zonnebloem outlet. He is his father’s eldest son and has his own house and livestock in the Eastern Cape. He is at his happiest spending weekends with his family and enjoying traditional Xhosa music.
MEET OUR PACKERS AND GENERAL STAFF
Joseph Peterson
Joseph is a perfectionist who arranges stock at the Salt River Warehouse. He loves listening to music and watching TV. Joseph worked as a chef when he was younger and in his own words “and most of all, cooking is my life”.
Elroy Smith
Elroy is a general worker at our Salt River Warehouse. He enjoys spending time with his friends, playing PS3 and soccer. At night, he goes clubbing and he loves house music.
Henry Manda
He is a general worker at our Salt River Warehouse. He really enjoys watching soccer, with Chelsea being his favorite team. Additionally, he likes to cook pap. Henry is from Malawi and joined Getwine in September 2020.
Keesha Damons
Keesha started as a general worker in our Zonnebloem team in 2019. She is very attentive and eager to assist clients with her soft smile and gracious manner. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading, dancing, and playing netball.
Shane van der Westhuizen
Our Zonnebloem branch is lucky to have Shane on hand since 2023. He clears away empty boxes and straightens any stock that seems astray, ensuring everything is picture-perfect for your arrival.
Tania Donsan
Tania has been in charge of housekeeping at Zonnebloem since 2022 and does a stellar job of keeping the place spotless. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks and ’80s music.
Gift Kimbili
He is the newest member of the team at the Salt River Warehouse. Starting off as a casual, he has yet to earn his stripes.