The Wine Guy | Fikile Pike
The Go To Guy
What makes the wine? Yes, it is definitely the hard work put in by the wine maker and team but our greatest understanding of wine comes from the team that heads up the tasting room.
They make us fall in love with the idea of particular wines and varieties, about the way the taste and how we remember them. Fikile Pike is this person, the man that will have you returning time and time again to sample Hermanuspietersfontein wines!
See what this local man had to say to us…
Describe yourself in 3 words
- Honest
- Passionate
- Hard working
My three favourite things in the world are…
- My family
- Wine
- Good food
How did you become involved with Hermanuspietersfontein?
I met Bartho at the Marine Hotel, where I was working at the time. We both share a passion for good food and wine, we just clicked. He phoned me when a position became available and as they say: The rest is history!
If you are not at the cellar/offices what are you doing?
Spending time with my family while cooking.
The best part of working at Hermanuspietersfontein?
The wine, meeting great people from all over SA and the world.
Enjoy every moment to keep for the future. – Fikile Pike
Hermanus is…
The place to be…
I love Hermanus in the…
Summer, the holiday vibe is just fantastic. We get to share our town with people from all over the world.
My favorite place in Hermanus is…why?
The 3 dams, a place where you can just be one with nature. It’s secluded, peace and quiet – ahhh!
I wish I knew then what I do now about…
Fynbos, the variety is just amazing!
My best memories are…
Growing up in Hermanus. I’m fortunate to be a born and bred local. Every local knows what it’s like growing up here, there are just to many things to describe!