Boela completed a B.Sc Agric in Oenology and Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch in 1995 and, after short stints in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, has been plying his trade as winemaker at Groot Constantia since 2001. He also had the opportunity to travel abroad and gain winemaking experience in France, Italy, Spain and the USA.
Boela started his journey with the Cape Wine Academy as student in 1998 and started lecturing for the CWA in 2001. He has also been a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild since 2009.
Gerber, Boela
Year Qualified: 2020
Dissertation Topic
Understanding Brettanomyces for Improved Management in the Cellar