Our Team

Fred and Rosmarie Ruest

Fred and Rosmarie Ruest

Owners of Kyburg Boutique Wines

Fred and Rosmarie Ruest, owners of Kyburg Boutique Wines, named the farm after the medieval castle ‘Kyburg’ near Winterthur in Switzerland. Both Rosmarie and Fred grew up in the vicinity of this castle and paid many visits to it as children.  Every year a Kyburg Wine-tasting is held in this unique castle
Frans Snyman

Frans Snyman

Viticulturist

Frans Snyman Our viticulturist prides himself in the diligent management of the Kyburg vineyards.  Each activity being carefully monitored throughout the year, to ensure the production of high quality grapes.
Wade Metzer

Wade Metzer

Winemaker

Wade Metzer Our newly appointed winemaker is responsible for the production of our wines since 2023, from harvesting to winemaking in the cellar to bottling of the wine.

Tanja Ruest

Tanja Ruest

Marketing Manager

Tanja Ruest heads up the marketing for Kyburg and takes you on road trips throughout South Africa. She introduces you to places where the Kyburg wine is available and enjoyed in this beautiful country.
Red '53 Pickup

Red '53 Pickup

Virtual Delivery Vehicle

Red ’53 Pick Up was bought and renovated to its former beauty by Ken Ruest. Join the Diary of the Red ’53 Pick Up and its virtual deliveries to different destinations in South Africa.
Axel, Coco and Nelly

Axel, Coco and Nelly

Farm Fur Kids

Axel, Coco and Nelly Our dogs are part of the farm with their enthusiasm and bounty, they enjoy the wide open spaces the farm provides for them and enjoy cooling off and swimming in the vineyard dam.

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