INTRO
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HISTORY
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ROGER GABB Chairman & Founder
Roger Gabb was the founder and Chairman of Western Wines established in 1980. Western Wines evolved from being an importer and supplier of private label wine for the UK's multiple grocery market, to become the UK's largest branded supplier of South African wine with over 40% market share. Roger was the original brains behind the global brand Kumala. The energy and vision that made the Kumala Brand so successful is employed today through Journey's End albeit at a premium level.

ROLLO GABB Sales & Marketing Director | Rollo has been working with Journey's End since its conception. He joined the wine industry in 1997, and having gained experience working vintages at Wirra Wirra in Australia and Highfield in New Zealand, joined Western Wines in 1998. He has eight years' extensive experience selling wine to major multiples and retailers. He has additional experience of the On-trade as a partner in London's successful FINO, Barrafina and Quo Vadis restaurants.



LEON ESTERHUIZEN General Manager and Winemaker
Leon Esterhuizen graduated from Elsenburg College (Stellenbosch) in 2003 with a Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology. He joined Journey's End in 2004 and assisted in the winemaking in the winery and was employed as winemaker in 2005. His winemaking experience includes harvests at Chappelle Estate in Napa Valley and Bodegas Castano in the Murcia Valley (Spain).

LODEWYK RETIEF Vineyard & Farm Manager
Lodewyk graduated from Elsenburg College in 2000 with a Higher Certificate in Viticulture, Large Stock and Vegetables. He has a great passion for Vituculture and working in Nature. He has joined Journeys End from Michel Laroche's L'Avenir Estate in Stellenbosch and has extensive experience in viticulture.



SHELLEY RETIEF
House and Events Manager
Shelley manages the Main House, Peacock Cottage and the Conference and Wedding Venue. She comes with a wealth of experience having managed her family Game Lodge, Jabula Lodge, near the Kruger.

LEE-ANNE PECKHAM
Financial Controller
Lee-Anne handles all the accounts and financials on the farm. She comes with a wealth of experience and is an invaluable member of the Journeys End team.