Our Team
Marlize Beyers
Winemaker. Named Ontario Winemaker of the Year in 2013. Marlize has been making wine around the world since 2002. She pioneered natural winemaking. “I believe in authenticity in wine, wines with a sense of place and to guide these wines with little interference to the best they can become. This is achieved by paying attention to the smallest detail from vineyard
to bottle.”
Edward Schulz
Owner, Schulz Vineyard, Coombsville, Napa. Situated in Coombsville within the Napa Valley, Edward Schulz is our partner in making the Epic Journey Napa red blend. He’s the vineyard owner, harvest coordinator, bin loader, truck, tractor and forklift driver, and payroll manager of the vineyards. He is assisted by Marlize were all things winemaking are concerned.
Fiona Jack
Founder of Jack Family Wines. Specialises in sourcing unique, high-quality wines from our family-owned vineyards in South Africa and with partners around the world. We work closely with our partner producers Bruce Jack Wines to ensure that every bottle we import reflects the true essence of its origin and varietal. With a focus on sustainability and responsible farming practices.
Jason Snell
Global sales for Bruce Jack wines. Works in conjunction with marketing team, promoting the Bruce Jack Wine brands. Involved in the planning of sales strategies. Passionate about wine and travel with extensive experience in the wine industry.
Bruce Jack
Winemaker, and CEO of Bruce Jack Wines. He has made wine in Australia, Chile, South Africa, France, Spain, and the USA. He started Flagstone Winery in Cape Town in 1998, selling it to Constellation Brands in 2008, and later Accolade Wines where he was Group Winemaker. He lives on The Drift Estate in the Overberg Highlands of South Africa. Where he make estate wines and runs Bruce Jack Wines.
Ross Blakeway
USA Account Executive. Ross splits his time between Florida and New York. As the wine sales he’s responsible for leading our initiatives and developing strategies to increase sales and expand our customer base. Ross is dedicated to building lasting relationships with our customers. “My goal is to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations, while introducing new and exciting wines to our portfolio."
