Danie De Kock

Danie has worked in the wine and leisure industry since his student days, so after a six-year stretch at another winery, joining Spier in 2011 was as natural as breathing. He has crystal clear recollection of his first day at Spier, the taste of lunch at Eight still resonant on his palate, and a sense of 'everything being so organised' that stood out as something quite remarkable. Danie doesn't sell wine, he lives it with a passion. Besides being partial to a good Tom Clancy read, seeing the Manhattan skyline and connecting as often as possible with his fishing tackle, he's also known for being a fan of Creative Block 2 - with a fillet of self-caught fish on the side.