Meet the Winemaker | Wildeberg Wines | Thursday 2nd October 2025
We are delighted to announce JD Rossouw, winemaker of Wildeberg winery in South Africa, will join us in Dublin to host an exclusive Winemaker Dinner, the sixth in The Winemaker Dinner series so far in 2025.
Having won overall Winery of the Year in South Africa two years in a row, JD is in huge demand right now. and he has really helped elevate the emand for wines from South Africa. Wildeberg wines are receiving huge accolades as some of the best wines being produced in South Africa right now. His Coterie Semillon Sauvignon Bordeaux Blend white wine won Best Overall White Wine in South Africa.
The rest of the range scored highly too, with his Coterie wines all scoring over 94 points, proving them to be some of the best being produced from this part of the world right now.
JD Came to Dublin and hosted a dinner for WineOnline.ie customers two years ago and while much has changed, the wines have gotten better and we are really excited for you to taste the full range of wines, with JD himself on October 2nd.
Wildeberg, which was only founded in 2017. There were over 550 other wineries entered into the awards that they have now won twice. JD will present 7 of his wines over a three course dinner in the heart of Dublin over a three course meal that will delight and excite the senses.
JD grew up in a winery, his mother and father made wine at their winery in Paarl in South Africa and his earliest memories were of the floral aromas in the winery while the fermentations were taking place'. He has been making wine his whole life and at Wildeberg he has really discovered that he belongs making wines with a sense of place. You can expect to taste wines from the ‘Terroirs’ range – 100% Chardonnay, 100% Chenin Blanc and 100% Sauvignon while you will also taste wines from the ‘Coterie’ range that have scored highly. These wines are blends made in a more refined and French style, where JD has blended complimenting grape varieties together.
Where: One Ballsbridge
When: Thursday October 2nd 7.30pm
*Tickets are non-refundable*
