Pietman Retief wins Wine Personality of the Year

Pietman Retief, one of South Africa's foremost tour guides, was honoured by the prestigious Institute of Winemasters recently in Stellenbosch. His award as Wine Personality of the Year acknowledged his contribution to the wine, brandy and tourism industry spanning more than 40 years.

Pietman Retief is retained by several leading UK-based tour companies and is well known for his VIP one day tours in the Cape winelands. He also runs tailor made tours in the region.

Formerly head of the PR division of Distillers Corporation and director of the Brandy Foundation, Pietman has led more than twelve tours worldwide promoting South African wine and brandy. Last year he won the South African Tourism award for best tour guide at Indaba.

He is seen accepting the Wine Personality of the Year award from Duimpie Bayley one of the Cape Wine Masters.

Pietman Retief wins Top Wine Tourism Award 2009

At an awards ceremony held at the Indaba annual convention in Durban, South Africa Pietman Retief won the final of the Welcome Awards 2009 Tourist Guide category for exceptional service provided to the South African tourism market.

The Award was presented by Acting Chief Executive Ms Didi Moyle.