Your Local Insider
Meet Marinus
Stellenbosch local, certified sommelier, and passionate guide — showing guests his favourite place on earth, one glass at a time.
The Story
From coffee to Cabernet
Marinus Wijnbeek
Guide, host, and Stellenbosch local — with a genuine passion for South African wine and the people who make it.A natural transition
After 15 years in the coffee industry, Marinus made a move that surprised no one who knew him — trading one world of terroir, craft, and passionate producers for another. When he relocated to Stellenbosch in 2014, wine wasn't just a new career. It was a calling.
Stellenbosch is home
Marinus didn't just move to Stellenbosch — he fell in love with it. The mountains, the estates, the people, the history. Every tour is an opportunity to share that love with guests who are experiencing it for the first time.
Terroir is everything
What drives Marinus is the connection between land and wine — how geology, climate, and cultivation shape what ends up in your glass. He brings that curiosity and depth to every tour, whether you're a seasoned collector or picking up a wine glass for the first time.
What makes MyWineTour different
There are many wine tour operators in the Cape Winelands. Here's why guests keep coming back.
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Certified Expertise
Marinus holds WSET Level 3 and Cape Wine Academy qualifications — internationally recognised certifications that mean you get genuine wine education, not just a tasting.
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Smaller Producers — No Crowds
No large commercial operations or tourist traps. Every estate is chosen for its character, story, and quality — and because Marinus has a real relationship there.
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Truly Private
Your group, your pace, your interests. Every tour is tailored. You will never be bundled with strangers or rushed through a fixed schedule.
Certified & trusted
Credentials & Affiliations
Wine & Spirit Education Trust — one of the most respected wine qualifications in the world.
Registered with South Africa's premier wine education institution.
Official partner of Stellenbosch Tourism & Events.