Nikey van Zyl – Haut Espoir
Be warned! Nickey’s blue eyes and dark hair will lead you into the cellar and his sexy smile will force you to chain yourself to a barrel and never leave. This young hunk is the winemaker at Haut Espoir in Franschhoek and when his not making wine he enjoys fishing, gardening or ruffing it out in the Kalahari.
Q: Single?
A: Married to Michelle, with a one year old son Micah
Q: If you were a type of wine, what variety would you be?
A: Anything fortified, preferably brandy. Maak nie n saak nie.
Q: What’s your favourite Haut Espoir Wine
A: Cab Sav 2005
Q: There’s a lot of Fynbos at Haut Espoir. If you had to be one of those bossies, which one will you be?
A: Gifbol
Q: What comic character will describe you best?
A: Die man op die perd
Q: How old are you in your dreams?
A: At least 16
Q: Do you think people should eat the fish they catch, or just let them go?
A: Eat them, if they’re the right size
Q: If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island name 3 things would you take along?
A: Wife, Solar fridge, Beer
Q: Do you dance crazy when no one’s looking?
A: Can’t dance
Q: If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be?
A: Keyser and me (my Rifrug/Ridgeback)
Q: Have you ever thrown up in a car?
A: Cant remember….yes. I think so
Q: What’s the most expensive gift you’ve ever received from someone?
A: Fatherhood
Q: Would you rather be good looking or rich?
A: Both
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