Winemaker, Andries is an acclaimed, seasoned winemaker with more than three decades of vintages under his belt. Notably the Swartland region as he has been a wine maker in the Swartland since 1995. His knowledge of the terroir of the Swartland enables him to source top quality grapes from selected vineyards from the heart of the Swartland. Andries prefers to make blends - “Blends is an art form where a wine maker can showcase flair and skill. Blended wines give you a much more complex wine as one can use the best qualities of different cultivars to create a superb wine" says Andries.

Marinda, with extensive experience in the wine industry is responsible for Exports and Logistics. Son, Van der Bijl Blake is responsible for national marketing & the running of the winery in Yzerfontein.

The small winery in Yzerfontein, called “House of Blake’s” has opened its doors to the public in December 2020. Visitors can enjoy a wine tasting, have a delectable hand-crafted pizza, or simply build their own platter to enjoy.

The Blake’s are passionate about producing quality products bearing their name. They have all the building blocks – the experience, knowing the terroir extremely well, passion and the drive to create gems.

“We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun”.