“Stellar has built a reputation for doing business with integrity, of finding new ways to work and live together, and of building something bigger than all of us. This remains our philosophy”.
- Willem Rossouw, Managing Director
Stellar is situated at Kys Halte, just outside Vredendal, Western Cape, which borders Namaqualand, an area famous for its spring flowers and the only semi-arid biosphere hotspot in the world.
The cellar sources organic grapes from a number of independent farms. Workers on the farms and in the winery, including seasonal workers, own 26% of the enterprise through shares in the Stellar Empowerment Trust.
Innovation is one of our strengths and since our wines first appeared on the market in 2003 we have broken new ground in both winemaking and social development.
Our no-added-sulphur wine range, created in 2004, has been so successful that today Stellar is the world’s leading producer in this category.
We export wine to markets in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
The number of ranges, labelling flexibility and in-house design capacity give customers a wide selection from which to choose products tailored to their markets.
The Fair Trade programme began in 2004 and over the years has delivered to its beneficiaries a portion of the enterprise and developmental initiatives aimed at improving living and working conditions.
Stellar Foundation, a non-profit organization, manages development projects on the farms and in the communities where many of the Stellar workers live.
A detailed picture of the Stellar Foundation’s work can be found here.
Willem Rossouw
Managing Director
The 24/7 nerve centre of
Stellar Winery.
+27 (0)82 804 1900
willem@stellarorganics.co.za
Martin Theys
Executive Director
SET Chairman, builder of the original cellar, head of maintenance and one of the foundation stones of
Stellar Winery.
+27 (0)82 840 9281
martint@stellarorganics.co.za
Monica Lukas
Executive Director
Dynamite in a small package. Her organizational skills and eye for detail keep the administration of the cellar firmly on track.
+27 (0)73 569 6066
monika@stellarorganics.co.za
Theunissen Lukas
Executive Director
Hands-on in the cellar and talented all-rounder. Soccer-mad right-hand to the head of production.
Klaas Coetzee
Production Manager
Head winemaker, viticulturist and general arbiter of quality.
+27 (0)82 801 3737
klaas@stellarorganics.co.za
Celeste Smal
Marketing and Branding
Brand creator extraordinaire and marketing magician with an unerring eye for the next big trend.
+27 (0)82 900 8989
celeste@stellarorganics.co.za
Jacques Skinner
Sales and Export
The heartbeat of Stellar’s export and sales operation with a sense of humour that never quits.
+27 (0)82 317 6494
jacques@stellarorganics.co.za
Gert Loubser
SET Spokesperson and Stellar Liaison Officer
A networker of note with a passion for social justice and the needs of rural workers.
+27 (0)79 866 8831
gert@stellarorganics.com
Karin Swart
Financial Manager
A forensic way with numbers and a strong commitment to impeccable financial management.
+27 (0)83 376 1761
karinswart@stellarorganics.co.za
René de Lange
Human Resources and Certifications Manager
With a big heart and an even bigger capability, René is the go-to person for staff and certification companies.
+27 (0)78 142 1945
rene@stellarorganics.co.za
Mauritius Naudé
Winemaker
His dedication, passion, and eagerness to try new things makes Mauritius a big asset for Stellar Winery.
+27 (0)82 474 8716
mauritius@stellarorganics.co.za