Hannes Storm fell in love with Pinot Noir when he was a student at Stellenbosch University. It’s a relationship that has developed and strengthened over the last 27 vintages, taking him to California, Burgundy, the Outeniqua Mountains and especially the Hemel-en-Aarde region, where he also makes world-class Chardonnay under his Storm Wines label. A believer in terroir and vintage variation, he’s one South Africa’s finest winemakers.

To read more about Hannes have a look at his website. You can also follow him on Instagram at @stormwinessa.

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