About

Marius & Emma Burger

Marius Senior began his career in the wine industry more than three decades ago when he was appointed Financial and Marketing Manager of a prominent Stellenbosch winery. The business was grower-owned, fostering close relationships between management, the estates and their producers. Today, many of those same properties are owned by – or supply grapes to – some of Stellenbosch’s most acclaimed wine labels.

After nearly fifteen years in the corporate world, Marius and Emma founded Signature Brands and registered the Roodekrantz name. Their enduring passion for vineyards remained the driving force behind an ongoing search for distinctive sites that reveal the stories of their origins in both soil and place. While most of the vineyards we work with are certified heritage vines, we also explore younger vineyards, under 30 years of age, to uncover future potential.

Marius Burger Jnr

After completing his studies at Stellenbosch University, Marius Jnr joined the family business and initially managed the company’s office in Guangzhou, China.

When Covid-19 necessitated his return to South Africa, he immediately became involved in cellar operations, working alongside and assisting our Cellarmaster, Danie Morkel.

In 2020, Marius met Monika, who has since become the newest member of the Burger family.

Danie Morkel

Danie Morkel has served as Cellarmaster since the 2020 vintage. His winemaking experience spans Australia, France and the United States, complemented by numerous South African harvests.

This diverse background has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of how to guide exceptional vineyards into equally exceptional wines – relying on skill, sensitivity and restraint rather than elaborate cellar interventions.