OUR VISION

It is not only said of wine, but proven over centuries, that it is indeed “the vineyard that makes the wine”. If Schoonberg were to be the home of world class Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc then it would be fundamentally up to the soil and climate to ensure that the grapes deliver their optimal blueprint in terms of excellence in flavour.

Morné Jonker, after years of research, had more than an inkling that his sound judgement of the conditions at Schoonberg would prevail. By 1999 he planted 6 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon followed by 6 hectares of Shiraz in 2000. Following the success of the first two cultivars planted, the year 2002 saw an additional 6 hectares added to the expanding vineyard. This planting was the popular Sauvignon Blanc and in so doing Morné fulfilled the first phase of his long-term vision for Schoonberg.

After the onset of 2004 Morné Jonker was on more than one occasion amply rewarded for his faith and judgment of the soil and climate of the Langkloof valley. For proof, several coveted awards had been bestowed on him for his dedication, his grapes and the wines they had subsequently mastered.

It was eventually through the teaming up of a diverse and talented group of men that this vision and brand excellence would be fulfilled. One was with Dr. Werner Roux, a medical doctor turned businessman and the other with professional South African golfer Retief Goosen.

Five years after joining the family business in 1995, Werner also completed his M.B.A. in Strategic Marketing at the University of Hull (U.K.). Over and above the business talent he brings to The Goose Wines, he remains actively involved in numerous Roux-family business interests ranging from sugar to real estate and property development.

To compliment the talented team, a better ambassador for their Langkloof vineyard than Retief Goosen is unlikely. For many more reasons than golfing alone, Retief has a particular passion for the Garden Route and so much else that makes sense about this unique region. That a world-class wine should be part of it stands for good reason.

In short, The GooseWines aim to become a leading international brand. Not for volume or quantity in bottles produced but for QUALITY, UNIQUENESS, and wines renowned for their superb COMPLEXITY and ELEGANCE.